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The Big Bay has 17 parks, featuring 10 playgrounds that are open to the public 365 days a year.

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Shelter Island was created more than 50 years ago to accommodate the larger ships of U.S. Navy. The sand dredged up from the bay-deepening process was repurposed to form Shelter Island, the home of Polynesian-themed restaurants, hotels, venues, marinas and public art. From Sunday brunch to an outdoor concert to a weekend spa vacation, Shelter Island is a getaway place of delightful adventures.

America’s Cup Harbor at Shelter Island is named for the prestigious international America’s Cup yachting competition.

Shelter from the Everyday

Shelter Island San Diego

Nestled on the island and surrounded by marinas and Big Bay views are four boutique hotels complete with dining, spa services, event venues, shopping and beautiful guest rooms. The Bay Club Hotel and Marina, Humphrey’s Half Moon Inn & Suites, Best Western Island Palms Hotel & Marina and Kona Kai Resort and Spa form the Shelter Island Village. Under the Big Bay evening skies, Humphrey’s rounds out the lure of the village with its famous Concerts by the Bay series, which run June through October.

Nearby, the Best Western Posada at the Yacht Harbor, Comfort Inn at The Harbor and Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside are convenient to America’s Cup Harbor, a major launching point for sportfishing excursions.

Island Dining

The Bali Hai Restaurant is one of four dock-and-dine spots on Shelter Island. It features one 90-foot dock that leads you from your boat to paths through the Bali Hai gardens and around the island. Other dock and dine restaurants include the Red Sails Inn and the Kona Kai Dining Room.

More restaurants to enjoy on the island include the Bay Club Bar and Grill, Blue Wave Bar and Grill and Humphrey’s Restaurant. Click here for more Waterfront restaurant options.

Now through May 31, 2010, participating Shelter Island restaurants are offering a Pay for One - Dine for Two promotion. Enjoy a FREE entrée with the purchase of any entrée of equal or greater value and two beverages. For more information, click here.