Hay Beach, NY

Shelter Island

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 (shell bank creek)
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 (shell bank creek)

Popular places to visit

Man watching sailboat on Long Island Sound

Wades Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Wades Beach during your travels in Shelter Island? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Wades Beach
Colorful pebbles and shells on a beach

Shell Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Shell Beach during your travels in Shelter Island? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Shell Beach

Gardiner's Bay Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Shelter Island at Gardiner's Bay Country Club. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its wineries.

Gardiner's Bay Country Club

Shelter Island Historical Society

4/5(1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Shelter Island Historical Society during your trip to Shelter Island. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's museums.

Shelter Island Historical Society

Shelter Island Whale's Tail

You can take time to visit Shelter Island Whale's Tail during your travels to Shelter Island. Wander the beaches and waterfront in the area.

Shelter Island Whale's Tail

Mashomack Preserve

Explore the great outdoors at Mashomack Preserve, a lovely green space in Shelter Island. Stroll along the beaches or discover the sunsets in this family-friendly area.

Mashomack Preserve

Things to do

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Hay Beach Hotel Deals

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 ￥49,305 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
￥49,305
￥67,596 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (723 reviews)
Room was spotless, staff were great and the resort is top notch!!

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
Sound View Greenport

Sound View Greenport

4 out of 5
58775 County Rd 48 Greenport NY
The price is ￥22,983 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
￥22,983
￥30,672 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Greenport. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (609 reviews)
This is our fourth trip back to the Soundview Inn, and we are big fans! The atmosphere is simple, modern, with a laid-back vibe. The rooms are well appointed and are finished with an indoor/outdoor use in mind. The room can be chilly in the winter, but it’s easy to get cozy. The included breakfast ...

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Sound View Greenport
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 WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Room was clean and warm and the staff was very friendly

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

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Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex
Water's Edge Resort & Spa

Water's Edge Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
1525 Boston Post Road Westbrook CT
The price is ￥29,947 per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
￥29,947
￥37,082 total
Feb 17 - Feb 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Westbrook. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Great room and staff

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Water's Edge Resort & Spa
Best Western Niantic - New London/Mystic Area

Best Western Niantic - New London/Mystic Area

2.5 out of 5
265 Flanders Road Niantic CT
The price is ￥12,871 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
￥12,871
￥14,802 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Niantic. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Flanders Plaza Shopping Center ...
9/10 Wonderful! (472 reviews)
Very clean

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Best Western Niantic - New London/Mystic Area
The Atlantic Hotel

The Atlantic Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1655 County Road 39 Southampton NY
Stay at this hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (983 reviews)
Clean hotel and conveniently located!

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

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Other neighborhoods around Hay Beach

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

When in Coecles Harbor, you can plan a visit to Shelter Island Whale's Tail and Gardiner's Bay Country Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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

Menantic Creek

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Menantic Creek and surrounding area, you can visit Shelter Island Historical Society and Sunset Beach.

Menantic Creek
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Montclair Colony

While Montclair Colony isn't home to many top sights, Shell Beach and Sunset Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Montclair Colony
Aerial Views of Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, and Larchmont

Shorewood

While there might not be top attractions in Shorewood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Shell Beach and Shelter Island Historical Society.

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

Silver Beach

While Silver Beach might 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

Hay Beach, NY