Nearby attractions:
• Newly revamped Shell Beach —a popular attraction among islanders.
• Private Silver Beach, just a two-minute walk away.
• Sunset Beach and Hotel, famed for its hip scene (complete with celebrities and Hampton posers) courtesy of André Balazs, of Chateau Marmont and Standard Hotel fame.
• Perlman Music Camp, where famed founder Isaac Perlman has been known to perform on a occasion at the free outdoor weekly concerts offered in July and August.
Other on-island activities & attractions:
Mashomack Nature Preserve, a 2100-acre area which boasts 10 miles of coastline and hiking trails that offer scenic views of tidal creeks, fields, woodlands and wildlife galore, from the magnificent osprey to colorful turtles.
Shelter Island is a great place for biking as well as kayaking. Rentals are available for both on the island.
Shelter Island's top-notch restaurants, most notably Vine Street, serve local produce and fish.
Getting around:
Car recommended (for visiting the island, shopping), but the island is bicycle-friendly. Bikes can be transported to the island on the Hampton Jitney bus service (several times a day; bicycle storage costs a fee) or on the Long Island Railroad line (terminus is in Greenport, right at the North Ferry; no fees for bicycle transport; train runs only twice daily). Both ferries have car and bicycle fees; walk-ons: $2.
Other Activities:
kayaking