Hay Beach Travel Guide
Shelter Island
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Wades Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Wades Beach during your travels in Shelter Island? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Shell Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Shell Beach during your travels in Shelter Island? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Shelter Island Historical Society
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Shelter Island Historical Society during your trip to Shelter Island. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's museums.
Things to do

The Hamptons, Sag Harbor & Outlet Shopping Day Trip from NYC

Long Island Wine and Food Day Trip with Sommelier host from NYC

Long Island Wine Tour North Fork Sights Bites Flights Half Day PM
Top hotels in Hay Beach

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
Unbelievable stay! Staff was very accommodating. Beautiful views. Redone very nicely
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex
Always a great stay at Pier Blue. Comfy bed and plenty of room.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Best Western Niantic - New London/Mystic Area
Clean room friendly staff
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook
It was a nice clean hotel.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Saybrook Point Resort & Marina
Beautiful hotel in the marine. CT summer playground.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Sound View Greenport
Beautiful Long Island Sound and sunset views.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hay Beach

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

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

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 Sunset Beach and Crescent Beach.

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

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 Crescent Beach and Sunset Beach.
