Shell Beach parking and permits
Shell Beach on Shelter Island requires a Town parking permit from May 15 to September 15. One-day permits cost $35 through ParkMobile, and there are no lifeguards.
- Permit
- Town of Shelter Island parking permit, May 15 to September 15
- Prices
- Resident free; daily $35, weekly $90, monthly $170, seasonal $325
- Daily permits
- ParkMobile, on site or in advance; valid only for the chosen date and location
- Lifeguards
- None, per the Shelter Island Chamber of Commerce
Shell Beach is on the Town’s list of permit-required beaches. The Chamber of Commerce says its permit regulations cover Oak Tree Lane, by the Shell Beach Bar, and notes that there are no lifeguards. Day permits for the lot are limited in number, sold through ParkMobile and valid only for the date and place you choose.
Where it is
The Chamber places the Shell Beach lot on Oak Tree Lane, by the Shell Beach Bar. Confirm display and parking details with the Town Clerk at (631) 749-1166 before you go.
Cheaper than it looks
The weekly permit at $90 covers any restricted location, including this one, for seven consecutive days. If you stay a month, the $170 permit is cheaper than five day permits. The Shelter Island permit page has the prices. See Shelter Island, the renter guide and, for the experience, Hamptons Beach Day.
Common questions
Who do I contact about permits for Shell Beach?
Shelter Island Town Clerk at (631) 749-1166. Buy only from the issuing office; this site never sells permits.
Sources
Checked October 2026; page updated . Rules and prices on this page describe the 2026 season unless a line says otherwise.