The Beach Club at Gurney's Montauk

Montauk's most storied beach club pairs bare feet and bikinis with a raw bar that actually delivers.

The scene here is half the draw: teak loungers facing open Atlantic, a DJ easing into the afternoon, rosé sweating in silver buckets. But the kitchen holds its own, sending out a seafood tower stacked with local oysters and a branzino charred just right, proof this isn't only about the view.

Best for: Sun-drenched lunches and golden-hour cocktails with sand underfoot