Shelter Island, NY

Travel 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.

Where to stay in Shelter Island

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
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 Sunset Beach and Shell 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

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
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

Hay Beach might not have many top sights, but Gardiner's Bay Country Club and Greenport Harbor Brewing Company are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hay Beach
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 Mashomack Preserve.

Shorewood
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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
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 ¥54,235 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
¥54,235
¥74,355 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (736 reviews)
I took my husband for a relaxing weekend for his birthday at Gurneys Resort. We had an ocean front room with a beautiful view! The room and resort was beautiful and clean. We hung out at GiGis bar a lot and the bar tenders were great! Super friendly and helpful! I loved our stay however I was truly ...

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
Montauk Manor

Montauk Manor

3.5 out of 5
236 Edgemere St. Montauk NY
The price is ¥23,856 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
¥23,856
¥30,347 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Montauk. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 Feb 28, 2026

Montauk Manor
Montauk Blue Hotel

Montauk Blue Hotel

2 out of 5
108 South Emerson Avenue Montauk NY
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Montauk. Enjoy a beach locale, daily housekeeping, and a picnic area. Popular attractions South Edison Beach and Kirk Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (188 reviews)
Great view of sunrise and sunset

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Montauk Blue Hotel
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 WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 Feb 28, 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
Book a stay at this beach cottage in Westbrook. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Westbrook Town Beach and Clinton ...
4BR Beach Cottage sits on private beach. Sleeps 12 with comfort, Outdoor grill
North Fork Cottages & RV Resort

North Fork Cottages & RV Resort

3 out of 5
690 Queen St Greenport NY
Stay at this cottage in Greenport. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Railroad Museum of Long Island and Greenport Farmers' ...
North Fork Cottages & RV Resort
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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