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.
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 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.
Top hotels in Hay Beach
Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
"Stellar staff who made us feel most welcome. Loved the diversity of the team. Unforgettable scenery and experiences. We will definitely come back!"
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex
"We have been coming here for years and it is the best it’s ever been! Staff is friendly and accommodating. The rooms have been renovated and clean."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The Bentley Hotel Southampton
"Super spacious room, everything you might need, 2nd floor was quiet and it was an incredibly convenient spot to land for the evening. Will be back!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Sound View Greenport
"They charged us for parking in front of our room. Unbelievable. We stayed there in April, off season, the motel was empty."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Sag Harbor Inn
"Nice room and view"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Water's Edge Resort & Spa
"Bedding was suboptimal and toilets clogged. Additionally, very noisy due to 2 weddings in the resort that night… so not very relaxing."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hay Beach
Coecles Harbor
While Coecles Harbor isn't home to many top sights, Gardiner's Bay Country Club and Mashomack Preserve 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.
Montclair Colony
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Montclair Colony and surrounding area, you can visit Shell Beach and Sunset 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 Shell Beach and Mashomack Preserve.
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.
