Shelter Island, L.I.- 2hrs 30 mins from NYC
With historic plantations, unassuming cafés, kayaking, and, of course, those views that will make your friends mad they didn't join you, Shelter Island is all about relaxing. It's a mid-sized island that's only a seven-minute ferry ride from Greenport, New York, and is surrounded by Shelter Island Sound and Gardiner's Bay.
Discover the hidden treasures of our remote island, such as a top-notch concert under the stars, an urban beach, and a boat lunch that allows you to instantly transform into a fishing expedition. Shelter Island is the place to begin whether you want to unwind in front of the fire pit or venture out into the deep sea.
- Do this: The Mashomack Preserve of the Nature Conservancy is one of the richest environments in the Northeast with more than 2,000 acres of tidal streams, mature oak forests, farms, and freshwater marshes. Mashomack, which is bordered in white by 12 miles of coastline, draws birders and botanists in search of ospreys and other rare flora, as well as average individuals like us who simply want our Facebook feed to appear amazing.
- Stay here: In addition to having a ton of Kiehl's items in the bathrooms, each suite at the ever-popular Sunset Beach Hotel includes a private sundeck with views of the water. The landscape around Sunset Beach is remarkably reminiscent to the French Riviera, with its sweeping coastline and magnificent light.
