Dandy Liquors is Shelter Island’s go-to destination for wine, beer, spirits, and everything you need to stock a summer house bar or pick up a great bottle for dinner. Located at 43 North Ferry Road, it’s conveniently situated right in the heart of the island’s main commercial strip, easy to reach from both ferry landings. The selection is well-curated for Read more...

Artists of Shelter Island is a collective gallery celebrating the extraordinary creative community that calls this beautiful island home. Showcasing paintings, photography, sculpture, and mixed media works by local and island-affiliated artists, the gallery is a window into the visual world that Shelter Island inspires. The work on display reflects the island’s remarkable natural beauty — its light, its landscapes, Read more...

Finley’s Fiction is a charming Shelter Island bookshop specializing in fiction, with a carefully chosen selection that reflects genuine literary taste and a love of storytelling. The shop is the kind of place that reminds you why independent bookstores matter — knowledgeable, personal, and full of discoveries that an algorithm would never suggest. Whether you’re looking for the latest literary Read more...

Marika’s is a Shelter Island legend — a sprawling antique and vintage furniture shop run by longtime island native Marika Kaasik, who has spent over thirty-five years assembling one of the most fascinating collections of era-spanning furniture, lighting, and decorative objects on the East End. Interior designers consider it a secret weapon; casual visitors consider it a treasure hunt. Under Read more...

RAM Design Home is Shelter Island’s premier destination for contemporary furniture and home design, a design-forward showroom conceived by designer and retailer Cristina Peffer as a unique retail experience unlike anything else on the island. The collection features collaborations with noted designers and artisans — including Shelter Island native Alfredo Paredes and his acclaimed contemporary furniture line — alongside textiles Read more...

Kanelah Handmade is a unique Shelter Island boutique specializing in handcrafted goods, artisan jewelry, and one-of-a-kind pieces made with genuine skill and care. The shop is a celebration of craft and individuality in an age of mass production — every item carries the mark of a human hand and a creative mind. Whether you’re looking for a distinctive piece of Read more...

Shelter Island IGA is the island’s full-service grocery store and a true community anchor, stocking everything you need for a comfortable stay on Shelter Island — from fresh produce, meat, and seafood to pantry staples, beverages, and beach essentials. Located at 75 North Ferry Road, the IGA is conveniently accessible from the North Ferry landing and open seven days a Read more...

Jack’s Marine & Hardware is one of Shelter Island’s most indispensable businesses, a full-service hardware and marine supply store that has been keeping the island running for generations. Whether you need boat supplies, hardware, tools, or beach toys for the kids, Jack’s has it all under one roof. The store is a lifeline for boaters, homeowners, and contractors working on Read more...

Bliss’ Department Store is Shelter Island’s most beloved retail institution, a family-owned shop that has been outfitting islanders and visitors for generations. Best known for its iconic Shelter Island branded apparel — t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, hats, and totes — Bliss’ is the go-to destination for anyone who wants to take a piece of Shelter Island home with them. Beyond the Read more...

Pure Soul Design is a charming women’s clothing and accessories boutique located in the heart of Shelter Island Heights on North Ferry Road. Owner Sylma Cabrera has cultivated a warm, welcoming shop that feels like discovering a secret — the kind of place where you always find something special. The collection emphasizes comfortable, stylish clothing with a bohemian island sensibility, Read more...

Black Cat Books is one of Shelter Island’s most beloved neighborhood institutions — a genuine independent bookstore that has earned a devoted following among island residents and summer visitors who still believe in the magic of browsing shelves. The carefully curated selection spans fiction, non-fiction, local history, children’s books, and an excellent collection of titles about the East End and Read more...