Sure, you could spend your day getting in touch with nature - there’s plenty of that. What appears on its surface to be a 415-acre state park with amazing forest trails and water views is actually something way more mysterious. If you’re looking for: a walk on the weird side But in the winter, it’s a great place to start the day with a hot cup of coffee, a house-baked pastry or an energizing smoothie. It’s hard to pin down an actual food item to recommend from Joni’s Kitchen because the kitchen changes things up based on the month and season - the menu is written on massive chalkboards right where you walk in.

If you’re looking for: a fresh-baked breakfast treat The eclectic menu at Joni’s Kitchen Joni’s Kitchen Grab a Shagwong Sour with agave and Amaretto and save time for the live music on Fridays and Saturdays. The Shagwong is arguably the best example, with a decidedly lived-in space that’s been in operation since the ’30s. When the summer season’s dust settles, what you’re left with in Montauk is a collection of local-friendly bars and restaurants. Be sure to save time for the indoor bocce, too. The Clubhouse has enough fun - bowling, mini golf, more than 40 arcade games, special DJ events - to keep you indoors for the whole day. Sometimes the best way to beat the winter chill is to stay out of it to begin with.

So whether you’re planning on getting a permanent residence there, or you’re just looking to see the East End’s easternmost village without all the crowds, we’ve got you covered with a few of our favorite things to do in Montauk in the winter. But this summer staple actually has a lot to offer year-round, which makes sense, because people live in the village, well, year-round. If you’re picking a spot to travel in the winter, we’d wager that Montauk isn’t the first one that comes to mind.

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