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Located in Suffolk County, near the end of Long Island, Shelter Island is surrounded on 3 sides by Shelter Island Sound. You can reach Shelter Island by ferry from Green Port or North Haven, which are connected to New York State Route 114. A large portion of the island is a Nature Conservation area and has been left in its natural state. Here visitors can explore 4 different nature and bird watching trails. There are several beaches along the islands’ 20-mile coastline, of which Crescent Beach and Wades Beach are the most popular, offering services like lifeguards and comfort stations. Hay Beach is undeniably the most romantic beach on the island.

Address: Shelter Island, Long Island, NY 11964

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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