Shelter Island, NY

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Shelter Island
Houses along the bay in Saltaire, on Fire Island, New York
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his breathtaking drone shot captures the serene beauty of Southold in The Hamptons, New York. As the sun sets, it casts a golden glow over the lush landscapes and the expansive waters of Peconic Bay.

Where to stay in Shelter Island

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
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
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 Gardiner's Bay Country Club and Mashomack Preserve, 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 Carousel 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
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Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa

4 out of 5
290 Old Montauk Highway Montauk NY
$493 nightly
The price is $563 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$563 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and 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! (768 reviews)
Great place to stay away from the 9 to 5. The bathhouse was excellent

Reviewed on May 5, 2026

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex

Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex

2 out of 5
1430 Boston Post Rd Old Saybrook CT
$88 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from May 19 to May 20
$101 total
May 19 - May 20
Total with taxes and fees
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Parking was easy. Bed mattress terrible. Tired room and furnishings. Basic supplies.

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex
Montauk Manor

Montauk Manor

3.5 out of 5
236 Edgemere St. Montauk NY
$168 nightly
The price is $192 total per night from May 20 to May 21
$192 total
May 20 - May 21
Total with taxes and 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 ...
Montauk Manor
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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 ...
Montauk Manor
Montauk Oceanside Suites

Montauk Oceanside Suites

3 out of 5
115 South Emerson Avenue Montauk NY
Stay at this aparthotel in Montauk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Montauk Point and South Edison Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (426 reviews)
I really like staying here in a one-bedroom apartment with a kitchen and frig and microwave, so I can buy groceries and do my own cooking in the room. A big space for a reasonable price. Very clean property, well-maintained, and you only have to cross the street and you're on the beach, which is ...

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Montauk Oceanside Suites
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
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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.

Popular places to visit

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
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

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

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

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

Havens House

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Havens House during your trip to Shelter Island. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its wineries.

Havens House

Cities near Shelter Island

East Hampton

East Hampton

Greenport Harbour

Greenport

Sag Harbor

Sag Harbor

Sunrise at Orient Point

Shelter Island Heights

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