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.
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.
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.
Havens House
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Havens House during your travels in Shelter Island. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its wineries.
Menhadden Lane Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Menhadden Lane Beach during your travels in Shelter Island Heights?
Things to do
The Hamptons, Sag Harbor & Outlet Shopping Day Trip from NYC
Top hotels in Hay Beach
Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
The Spa was Amazing! I didn't have breakfast.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Water's Edge Resort & Spa
Great place!
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex
Parking was very convenient, and the property is pet-friendly with a nice grassy area in the back for pets to relieve themselves. The room was clean and staff were friendly, although queen size bed felt like twin xl but overall, a pleasant and hassle-free stay.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Sea Crest Resort
Lovely, clean 1 bedroom with spectacular view
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
The Bentley Hotel Southampton
The rooms were so nice! Definitely gonna be back!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
The Atlantic Hotel
Good place to stay in this area
Reviewed on 4 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 Shell 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 Sunset Beach and Shell Beach.
