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.
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.
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.
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 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

Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex
Staff was very helpful and room was nice and clean.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
We had a lovely one night stay. Everyone was very friendly. Having my dogs there was a treat. The spa was great and relaxing. GIGI’s restaurant is a must. The only complaint I have is that the bedclothes need to be updated. They were torn/frayed in multiple places. Other than that it was a great ...
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Best Western Niantic - New London/Mystic Area
Property is fairly new & modern and close to I95 on & off ramps. It is also very close to Costco.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Saybrook Point Resort & Marina
Location
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Sound View Greenport
There was some deck furniture that needed repair. No microwave?? Why?
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

The Atlantic Hotel
Great stay overall. Only suggestion would be to put a light on the side of the building.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
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.

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.

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.

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.
Hay Beach Travel Guide
- Ocean Beach Park
- Cooper's Beach
- Hammonasset Beach State Park
- East Hampton Main Beach
- Orient Point County Park
- Hither Hills State Park
- 67 Steps Beach
- Harvey's Beach
- Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets
- Sag Harbor Marine Park
- Pindar Vineyards
- Harkness Memorial State Park
- The Jewish Center of the Hamptons
- Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
- Harbes Family Farm
- Georgica Beach
- Goose Island
- Meschutt Beach
- Westbrook Town Beach