Shelter Island guidebook
Sightseeing
One of my favorite book shops n the world. Do not miss this place!!!
9 locals recommend
Black Cat Books
54 N Ferry RdOne of my favorite book shops n the world. Do not miss this place!!!
Check out the paths, the house, and gardens, as well as farmstand.
18 locals recommend
Sylvester Manor Educational Farm
80 N Ferry RdCheck out the paths, the house, and gardens, as well as farmstand.
This is an amazing place to go for walks with several trails ranging from 1-8 miles.
70 locals recommend
Mashomack Preserve
79 S Ferry RdThis is an amazing place to go for walks with several trails ranging from 1-8 miles.
Food scene
Quasi fancy and pricey BUT damn good food. Need a reservation. They also have a market tin the back that has great stuff.
61 locals recommend
Vine Street Café
41 S Ferry RdQuasi fancy and pricey BUT damn good food. Need a reservation. They also have a market tin the back that has great stuff.
Great ribs, fried chicken, and seafood. They also sell fresh fish. Call way in advance on busy days. Please be patient.
22 locals recommend
Commander Cody's Seafood
41 Smith StGreat ribs, fried chicken, and seafood. They also sell fresh fish. Call way in advance on busy days. Please be patient.
Up in the Heights. Great place for morning cup of coffee and breakfast.
22 locals recommend
Stars Cafe
17 Grand AveUp in the Heights. Great place for morning cup of coffee and breakfast.
Excellent market; a bit overpriced but everything is amazing. Try the baked goods (chocolate croissant.) Great outdoor deck over the water.
41 locals recommend
Marie Eiffel Market
184 N Ferry RdExcellent market; a bit overpriced but everything is amazing. Try the baked goods (chocolate croissant.) Great outdoor deck over the water.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Beaches
• Wades Beach – Great family beach 200 yard away from the house and excellent for letting dogs run (except between Memorial and Labor Day). Clean up after your dog!
• Reel Point – Go to the tip of Ram Island. Dog friendly
• Hay Beach- Long beach also great for dogs; sandy and rocky.
• Crescent Beach – Good sunsets… be aware of Sunset Beach Hotel
• Shell beach – Across the way from Wades Beach. Beautiful and somewhat wild.