Hamptons Verified
Crescent Beach (Louis' Beach)
Photo: Hayden Soloviev (CC BY 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons

Yes — the Shelter Island sunset spot, hands down. Worth the ferry if you're chasing one great beach day.

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Shelter Island

Crescent Beach (Louis' Beach)

Shelter Island

Budget

$$

Lifeguards

None

Restrooms

No

Food

Yes

Best at midday (N-facing)

Live cam

No live cam — nearest cam: Kirk Park Beach (21.8 miles)

Dog policy by month

Top row = early morning. Bottom row = daytime.

TimeJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
AM
Day
Off-leash OKLeash requiredNo dogs

Riptide notes

Calm bay; no lifeguard.

Best conditions

Famous west-facing sunsets.

Accessibility

No accessibility features listed.

Community

LGBTQ+ friendly

Dog friendly (see schedule)

Parking

Permit needed: Shelter Island Town permit · non-residents pay a daily fee at the lot

Need to know if your address qualifies for a permit that parks here?

Open parking checker

Goes straight to a human. Not a public comment.