What beach permit should a Shelter Island renter buy?
Shelter Island renters buy the same permits as any visitor: $35 a day, $90 a week, $170 a month or $325 for the season. A weekly permit beats three daily ones, a monthly permit beats two weekly ones, and the season beats two months.
- Daily
- $35 plus fees through ParkMobile
- Weekly
- $90, any 7 consecutive days, Town Clerk
- Monthly
- $170, Town Clerk
- Seasonal
- $325, Town Clerk
- Resident
- Free; current resident permits are valid through December 31, 2030
Shelter Island prices stays at four lengths, which makes the choice a quick calculation. Shopping for a rental? See Shelter Island homes on Hamptons Key and match your dates to the table.
The math
| Your stay | Cheapest permit | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or 2 days at the beach | Daily | $35 each |
| 3 days or a week | Weekly | $90 |
| A month (31 days) | Monthly | $170 |
| Two months (July and August) | Seasonal | $325 |
| Whole summer | Seasonal | $325 |
Three day permits cost $105, so a weekly permit at $90 is cheaper. Two weeklies cost $180, so a monthly permit at $170 is cheaper. Two months of monthly permits cost $340, so the $325 season is cheaper.
Where they apply
The Town restricts parking from May 15 to September 15 at ten beaches, landings and ramps, listed on the Shelter Island permit page: Wade’s Beach, Menhaden Lane, Shell Beach, Peconic Avenue, Crescent Beach, Fresh Pond, Reel Point, Bootlegger’s Alley, Daniel Lord Road and Hiberry Lane. One-day permits are limited per location and valid only for the date and place you pick. Crescent Beach day permits are weekends only.
Buying
The Town Clerk at 38 North Ferry Road sells weekly, monthly and seasonal permits. Daily permits are digital through ParkMobile. You do not need a day permit if you hold any valid resident, weekly, monthly or seasonal permit.
See Wade’s Beach and Crescent Beach for the two bathing beaches.
Common questions
Do renters qualify for the free resident permit?
The Town's page offers free permits to residents and says visitors and guests who do not qualify for one can buy daily, weekly, monthly or seasonal permits. Ask the Town Clerk at (631) 749-1166 whether your lease qualifies.
Is a season permit worth it for two months?
Usually. Two monthly permits cost $340, which is more than the $325 seasonal permit that runs from May 15 to September 15.
Sources
Checked October 2026; page updated . Rules and prices on this page describe the 2026 season unless a line says otherwise.