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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Long Island Wine Tour North Fork Sights Bites Flights Half Day PM
Top hotels in Hay Beach
Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
Staying at Gurney's after their many renovations was surprising !! The rooms don't look outdated anymore including the Spa / Pool area - for the price you're paying per night, I appreciated the face lift. Oceanviews from any angle of this hotel site will always be incredible !
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex
muy limpias
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Sound View Greenport
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 10 Jan 2026
Water's Edge Resort & Spa
Great room and staff
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Best Western Niantic - New London/Mystic Area
Nice place to stay
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
The Atlantic Hotel
Staff was very friendly room was clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hay Beach
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.
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 Shelter Island Whale's Tail.
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 Mashomack Preserve.
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 Mashomack Preserve and Sunset 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 Sunset Beach and Shell Beach.
