So far I have focused this blog entirely on the North and South Forks of Eastern Long Island and have neglected another location worth checking out on your vacation to the area. Between the two forks there is Shelter Island which offers a unique place to spend a day or a weekend.
The only way to reach the island is by ferry. You can drive your car onto the boat or just walk on, although I would suggest doing the first since there is not a lot to do within either of the ferries. One ferry runs from Greenport on the North Fork while another runs from near Sag Harbor on the South Fork.
Even though I grew up fairly close to one of the ferries I rarely went to Shelter Island when I was young. The few times I traveled to the island were for sporting events in high school or weddings. In the past couple of years though I have gotten to spend a bit more time on the island due to an internship.
Most of things to do for vacationers on Shelter Island involve good dining or being outdoors. The island boasts a couple of golf courses (including a miniature one) and various different water sports. Of course it also has a variety of beaches, my favorite being Cresent Beach.
Cresent Beach is located on the north shore of the island, less than a five minute drive from the ferry that goes to Greenport. Located right by the beach is Sunset Beach hotel and restaurant, which as the name would suggest offers spectacular views. As mentioned before I love taking in a sunset and I think Cresent Beach offers some of the best sunset views on Eastern Long Island.
The island offers numerous other dining options that are on the water too. SALT restaurant on the water offers dining, a bar with live music and a tasting room on the south side of the island near the ferry to Sag Harbor. SALT has become a spot that a lot of locals I know head to and enjoy and usually if the locals like a spot it is a good one!
If you choose to spend time on Shelter Island you will not find a lively village with a lot of shopping and happenings like Greenport or Southampton, instead you will find a more quiet place to enjoy the outdoors. If you are looking for a weekend full of just beach or golf time and good eating, I would suggest trying out Shelter Island. The island offers a good spot for those really looking for a nature vacation on Eastern Long Island even if it does not get the same hype the Hamptons or Wine Country does.
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