Hay Beach Travel Guide
Shelter Island
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Hay Beach
Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
Absolutely beautiful property- laid back but classically tasteful. Staff was wonderful…Mimmeo & Sebastian are fabulous & friendly & Ivette in the spa gave a top notch massage. Gigi’s never disappointed! I will absolutely be back.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Water's Edge Resort & Spa
Enjoyable stay.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Best Western Niantic - New London/Mystic Area
This look like it was a newer property, which is very nice, but we did have a issue. There were black bugs. Found one on the bed and the other in the bathroom, I’m assuming because the room on the first floor.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Sound View Greenport
Really enjoyed our stay at the soundview. You are able to easily hear neighbors so just an FYI. Love being so close to the water and hearing the water and waves at night. Overnight oats at breakfast were my favorite.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
The Bentley Hotel Southampton
Spacious suite. Wish our stay was longer. Very clean, lots of special touches. Great staff.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
The Harbor Front Inn
Room was excellent and the beds were very comfortable. We went just prior to the season start so things were very calm. If i was to take issue with one thing; it would have been the shower was cool and never got hot. Not cold...but could have been warmer.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
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 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 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 Gardiner's Bay Country Club.
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 Crescent Beach.
