Sunset Beach, Shelter Island
Owned and operated by
André Balazs of
The Standard Hotels, The Chateau Marmont,
The Mercer
Insider Info: In 1997, hotelier André Balazs opened The Sunset Beach on Shelter Island, a precious little island north of Sag Harbor which had escaped any footprints from traditional Manhattan Hamptonites until then. Since it's arrival, the hotel with a scene-ridden restaurant/bar/beach and shop has managed to not only stay relevant, but continue to attract the biggest crew of European visitors each summer. Mostly due to the fact that it's one of the only hot spots to park your giant yacht in front of and enjoy a bottle or two of rosé away from the crowds off of 27 street. Balazs seems to have taken (almost) all of the good parts from the French and packed them into this summer hideaway. If you are longing for the crudites platter from club 55 in St. Tropez, and you have $26 to spend on veggies, this place is for you.
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Sunset Beach Website]
35 Shore Road, Shelter Island 11965
631.749.2001
See Also:
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Interview: Andre Saraiva Chills Out From His Busy City Life With A Mini Shelter Island Music Festival]
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Heading To Shelter Island: What To Do Before Summer Ends]
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Thursday Afternoon At Sunset Beach]
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Veuve Cliquot Brunch At Sunset Beach]
[Photos via GofG and JennyB]