Shelter Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Central Park summer
Central Park summer
View of Dering Harbor
Great shot of Sunset Beach on Shelter Island from our boat, before heading closer to anchor and swim in.  A beautiful little slice of Southern France right here on Long Island Sound! If you get a chance, definitely check this place out.
A beach cafe was airlifted from the South of France and dropped onto this sandy beach on Shelter Island -- complete with pouty-lipped, summer turtle-neck-wearing, aloof, and decorative French serving girls and bar tenderesses.  It's quite a see and be scene with a rooftop driftwood bar and dining.  Pâté, gzpacho, moule frite, and a cold glass of summer Rosé.  It's worth a boat ride from Sag Harbor.

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Where to stay in Shelter Island

Center console boat on Long Island, NY. Photographed by drone.

Silver Beach

While Silver Beach may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sunset Beach and Shell Beach.

Silver Beach
Welcome To The Beach. Driftwood beach hut with handwritten welcome sign. Port Crescent State Park. Port Austin, Michigan.

Menantic Creek

While there might not be top attractions in Menantic Creek, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wades Beach and Sunset Beach.

Menantic Creek
A sweeping view of the natural beauty at Mashomack Preserve on Shelter Island which is situated between the North and South Forks of Long Island, New York.

Coecles Harbor

While Coecles Harbor isn't home to many top sights, Shelter Island Whale's Tail and Gardiner's Bay Country Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Coecles Harbor
view of wetland from the Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Trail in brooklyn, new york (with gil hodges bridge to the rockaways int he background) cloud reflections in bay, water

Hay Beach

When in Hay Beach, you can plan a visit to Gardiner's Bay Country Club and Greenport Harbor Brewing Company, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hay Beach
Aerial Views of Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, and Larchmont

Shorewood

While Shorewood may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Shell Beach and Mashomack Preserve.

Shorewood
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Montclair Colony

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Montclair Colony and surrounding area, you can visit Shell Beach and Sunset Beach.

Montclair Colony
Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa

4 out of 5
290 Old Montauk Highway Montauk NY
The price is AU$663 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$663
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Montauk. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Hither Woods Preserve and Hither Hills ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (735 reviews)
Staff wasn’t friendly, amenities not working, pools were closed, heating system in the room was very loud, made it hard to sleep.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
Montauk Manor

Montauk Manor

3.5 out of 5
236 Edgemere St. Montauk NY
The price is AU$270 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$270
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Montauk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,299 reviews)
Always such a pleasure at the Manor.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Montauk Manor
Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex

Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex

2 out of 5
1430 Boston Post Rd Old Saybrook CT
Stay at this hotel in Old Saybrook. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Not fancy but very cute. Clean. Super nice staff. Cozy, delicious Indian restaurant right next door.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Montauk Manor

Montauk Manor

3.5 out of 5
236 Edgemere St. Montauk NY
Stay at this aparthotel in Montauk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,299 reviews)
Always such a pleasure at the Manor.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Montauk Manor
4BR Beach Cottage sits on private beach.  Sleeps 12 with comfort, Outdoor grill

4BR Beach Cottage sits on private beach. Sleeps 12 with comfort, Outdoor grill

Westbrook CT
Stay at this beach cottage in Westbrook. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Westbrook Town Beach and Clinton Plaza ...
4BR Beach Cottage sits on private beach. Sleeps 12 with comfort, Outdoor grill
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East Hampton NY
Stay at this cottage in East Hampton. Popular attractions The Hamptons Beaches and The Jewish Center of the Hamptons are located nearby.
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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