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.
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.
Top hotels in Hay Beach
Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
The room Was ready early and spotless The stuffy lobsters for the girls was a nice touch
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Sound View Greenport
Hotel complaints Extra unknown/ non-disclosed charges- 13 arrival and 15 checkout **there are more charges than shown in Expedia Rooms not matching pictures (told to have an ocean view when not the case) Some ice on road/ sidewalk (seen someone slip) Disappointing “continental” breakfast Parking ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Water's Edge Resort & Spa
Clean room nice staff
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Best Western Niantic - New London/Mystic Area
The property was very nice. The room was clean. The staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
The Bentley Hotel Southampton
Room and area was great
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex
Very nice check in and check out Room refurbished/clean and comfortable Would stay again
Reviewed on 16 Feb 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 Havens House 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 Havens House.
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.
