montauk shopping - sporting goods

Shops offering a wide variety of sporting equipment, souvenirs, and clothing to suit every taste can be found in Montauk. Unless noted, they close during the winter months.

Air & Speed Surf Shop

On Main Street, this shop is for surfers and adventuresome athletic types of all kinds. They stock new boards - as well as used ones - and gear such as wetsuits, sunglasses, shoes, sandals, and surfer jewelry. Skateboards and all the necessities are right here. Even those who just look at the waves love the style of the gear here. Ask about kids’ surf camps and private lessons for all ages. Board rentals and repair available. 668-0356

Kai-Kai Sandals

On Main Street, the former Montauk Beach Store, this is the home of the famous Kai-Kai Sandal, made of natural Brazilian rubber and designed by Montauk's own two-time All-American triathlete Kai Costanzo. This is also the place for Surfboard rentals, private swim and surf lessons. 668-4499. kaikaisandal.com

Montauk Bike Shop

Full of new excitement, this shop on Main Street in the Village is the local bike trail authority, and "in the business of providing fun in the sun." A large selection of high-quality bikes for sale, including mountain bikes, hybrid touring models, road bikes, tandems, and youth bikes—even trailers. Rent a bike for an hour, a day, or a week. Customized guided tours or instruction for groups, private tours, group events—with lobster barbeque and beach party being intriguing options— corporate teambuilding are all available, as are maps, parts, accessories, clothing, and repair services. Need advice or trail information? Feel free to ask! 668-8975

Pauli's Tackle of Montauk

Catering to the Surfcaster and Inshore Fisherman. Just south of the Plaza on So. Edgemere Street, Paulie's continues to be a best-bet place for everything dealing with surf fishing. Custom-built rods are a specialty, but you'll also find a full line of the highest quality rods, reels, plugs, lures and accessories. Also stocking live & frozen bait (in season), ice and soda. 668-5520 pauliestackle.com

Star Island Yacht Club and Marina

The classic Ship's Store is on Star Island and carries a super selection of high-quality active wear, shoes-including Cole Haan and Sperry and outdoor gear for men and women. Good sweats and T-shirts come in all sizes. There are serious sunglasses by Costa Del Mar and all sorts of accessories to be had, and a neat assortment of sharks' teeth. The store stocks bait, the finest lines of inshore and offshore tackle, rod and reel combinations for children, marine supplies of every kind, and a vast line of marine fittings and accessories. 668-5052

Sunset Surf Shack

Montauk’s new surf shop, one short block from the ocean beach on the corner of So. Elmwood and So. Edison in the Village, has something for everyone, surfer and non-surfer alike. This attractive store not only carries surfboards like Bing and Hansen, but stand-up paddle boards like C-4 and Wave Rod. They also rent surfboards, paddle boards, boogie and swim boards, and offer surfing lessons. Come here for a full line of clothing for men and women–bathing suits, sandals, t-shirts, jewelry, hats, casual clothing for the beach and after beach, all with that great surfing attitude. 668-2495 sunsetsurfshack.com