Travel to Shelter Island

And Experience A Polynesian Escape, San Diego Style
Aerial view of Shelter Island

A tropical and nautical atmosphere prevails on Shelter Island where resort hotels, popular restaurants, public art, and recreational offerings welcome sailors and landlubbers throughout the year. Located within minutes of downtown, historic Liberty Station and picturesque Point Loma, the bayside Shelter Island offers a variety of popular hotels and resorts, renowned restaurants, water activities galore, and more.

Shelter Island Highlights

Accommodations

Accommodations

Accommodations

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

The charming waterfront Bay Club Hotel & Marina offers 105 guestrooms with lovely bay or marina views. Guests can enjoy a heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, exercise room, and the Quarterdeck Restaurant with patio dining, pool bar and panoramic water views.

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Enjoy nearly six acres of lush, tropical landscaping, two heated pools and spas, a private yacht marina, and the waterfront Blue Wave Bar & Grill. Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina's 227 beautifully appointed guest rooms, suites and waterfront villas come with complimentary wifi.

Humphrey's Half Moon Inn

This tropical retreat is a hidden oasis for guests seeking comfort, hospitality and charm. A local favorite for dining and entertainment, Humphrey's Half Moon Inn’s is known for its summer Concerts by the Bay showcasing some of the top names in entertainment performing on an intimate outdoor venue along the water.

Kona Kai Resort & Spa

The full-service resort boasts spectacular views, manicured landscaping, an adjacent marina, and its very own private beach. Kona Kai Resort & Spa guests can enjoy well-appointed guestrooms, a health club, marina-view swimming pool, and fresh coastal cuisine at Vessel Restaurant and Bar.

Restaurants

Street view of Bali Hai Restaurant at night.

Restaurants

Bali Hai Restaurant

This tiki-inspired local landmark features Polynesian cuisine, famous Mai Tais, authentic tiki décor from the South Pacific, and spectacular views of San Diego Bay and the downtown skyline.

Blue Wave Bar & Grill

Incredible marina views and delicious California coastal cuisine are on the menu at this casual, fine dining Blue Wave Bar & Grill that is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fathom Bistro, Bait and Tackle

Open daily except Mondays, this unassuming tap house on the water features many local beers along with house-made sausages, gourmet hot dogs, a fun weekend brunch menu and pier-front views of the bay.

The Quarterdeck Restaurant & Bar

Delicious food, craft beers and flavorful wines and cocktails are complemented by sweeping bay views at The Quarterdeck Restaurant & Bar. Guests enjoy weekday Happy Hour, Taco Tuesday and Wine Wednesday specials.

Vessel Restaurant and Bar

A resort experience awaits with fresh California coastal cuisine, outdoor seating and 360-degree bar at its center providing panoramic marina views at the Vessel Restaurant and Bar.

Activities and More

Activities and More

Activities and More

Yokohama Friendship Bell 

Art lovers can immerse themselves in Shelter Island's seven beautiful public artworks including the Yokohama Friendship Bell, Tunaman's Memorial, Pacific Portal and Pacific Spirit sculptures. The Yokohama Friendship Bell is a large bronze bell housed in a pagoda structure that was a gift from the city of Yokohama, Japan in 1958 to commemorate the sister city relationship between San Diego and Yokohama.

Shoreline Park

The mile-long waterfront park features a bayside promenade, fishing pier and boat ramp along with picnic areas, public art and pathways for strolling, hiking and skating. 

Next Level Sailing

A once-in-a-lifetime whale watching experience can be had aboard the 139-foot sailing yacht, the Yacht America. At Next Level Sailing, guests experience the thrill of hands-on sailing aboard real International America’s Cup Class racing yachts.

Sailing Schools

Adjacent to America's Cup Harbor, it is no surprise Shelter Island is home to numerous sailing opportunities. J/World Performance Sailing School and San Diego Sailing Academy offer sailing programs designed for mariners of all skill levels.

Events

Live concert at Humphrey's Concerts by the Sea in Shelter Island during the day time.

Events

Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay

During April through October, the popular Humphreys Concerts by the Bay presents over 50 performances under the stars by world-renowned artists from classic rock to comedy to alternative to jazz. The intimate outdoor venue is surrounded by San Diego Bay and the twinkling lights of Point Loma.