Visitor Information -- Contact the Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau at tel. 877/FUN-ON-LI or 631/951-3440. Getting Around -- While the island is small, if you really want to explore, you'll need a car.
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Experience this 2.3-mile loop trail near San Diego, California. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 41 min to complete. This is a popular trail for road biking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
Shelter Island is an island town in Suffolk County, New York, United States, near the eastern end of Long Island. The population was 3,253 at the 2020 United States census.
Both the North and South Ferries are cash only, no reservations, and leave every 10 to 20 minutes. Both ferries accept walk-on passengers for $2, and bicyclists for $4 (North Ferry) and $6 (South Ferry).
Frequently asked question. Do I need a reservation? No, South Ferry does not take reservations as we shuttle people back and forth constantly. Just drive up, and on to the next available vessel following all crew instructions.
A tiny island accessed only by ferry from either Greenport on the North Fork, or North Haven on the South Fork, Shelter Island is known for its natural beauty, hiking, biking, bird-watching and some of the most breathtaking kayaking in Suffolk County. The entire island is approximately 27 square miles.