Shelter Island beach permits and parking
Shelter Island sells beach parking by the day, week, month or season. Daily permits are $35 by ParkMobile and seasonal permits are $325. Residents park free.
- Controls the sand
- Town of Shelter Island
- Resident
- Free; valid through 2030
- Visitors
- $35 daily, $90 weekly, $170 monthly, $325 seasonal
- Where to buy
- Town Clerk, 38 North Ferry Road; daily permits by ParkMobile
Shelter Island is the one place on the East End where the Town prices short stays at several lengths. A week costs $90 and a month $170, which is a good fit for a rental. The island also caps one-day permits at each location. See the Shelter Island renter guide for which length saves money.
Beaches on Shelter Island
| Beach | Run by | Day parking |
|---|---|---|
| Wades Beach | Town of Shelter Island | $35 |
| Crescent Beach | Town of Shelter Island | $35, weekends |
| Shell Beach | Town of Shelter Island | $35 |
The Town restricts parking at ten beaches, landings and ramps from May 15 to September 15, and the Town permit page lists them all. No permit is required at unrestricted places. Arriving by ferry without a car avoids the question entirely. For ferry details, see Hamptons Commute.
Plan the rest of the trip
Hamptons Beach Day helps you choose a beach once you know you can park. Hamptons Commute covers getting to Shelter Island by Jitney, train or car. Eat Hamptons lists restaurants in Shelter Island, and Hamptons Year Round covers living there outside summer.
Common questions
Who issues beach permits in Shelter Island?
Town of Shelter Island at (631) 749-1166. Buy only from the issuing office.
Can a day visitor park at a beach in Shelter Island?
Yes, but only at some beaches: Wades Beach ($35); Crescent Beach ($35, weekends); Shell Beach ($35). See the daily parking guide for the rules on each.
Sources
Checked October 2026; page updated . Rules and prices on this page describe the 2026 season unless a line says otherwise.