Connecticut Parks & Beaches

If you’re looking for a spot to swim in Stonington, you’re in the right place. I recently took a trip to all of the most popular beaches in southeastern Connecticut to see which ones are the best. Not all CT beaches are created equal, so it’s important that you pick the right one. So without…

Mystic is known for its popular museums and attractions, but there are a few solid beaches in the area as well. But which Mystic CT beaches are the best? I decided to find out. I recently visited all of the top beaches in the area (technically Mystic is part of Stonington) and found these to…

There are several notable beaches in Groton, CT. But which ones are worth visiting? I decided to find out for myself. After spending a day at all of the top beaches in Groton, I’ve developed a pretty good idea of what each beach in town is like. These are my top picks for Groton beaches….

New London is home to some of the most visited beaches in Connecticut. But which ones are the best? I took a trip to all of them to find out. After spending the weekend swimming at all of the top New London beaches, I finally have an answer. These are the best beaches in New…

If you’re looking for a spot to swim in Waterford, you’re in the right place. I recently took a trip to all of the most popular beaches in town to see which ones are the best. Not all beaches are created equal, so it’s important that you choose the right one. So without further ado,…

Niantic (which is a village in East Lyme) is one of the most notable beach towns in Connecticut. The entire coastline is littered with amazing beaches. That’s why I took a trip out to East Lyme to see which local beaches are the best. Here are my picks for the best beaches in East Lyme,…

Old Lyme often flies under the radar when it comes to beach towns, however, that’s a mistake. Some of the best beaches in Connecticut are found here. That’s why I recently decided to take a trip to all of the most popular beaches in Old Lyme, CT. Here’s a roundup of my top picks. Top…

Old Saybrook isn’t known for its beaches, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few good spots to go swimming in town. I recently visited all of the most popular beaches in Old Saybrook, CT to see which ones are the best. Here’s what I found. Top Beaches in Old Saybrook, Connecticut 1. Old Saybrook…

Westbrook often goes overlooked when it comes to beach towns. But there are still of few worthwhile beaches to visit here. That’s why I recently took a trip to all of the most popular beaches in Westbrook, CT. After visiting them all, I found these beaches to be the best. Top Beaches in Westbrook, Connecticut…

For a coastline town, Clinton doesn’t have many beaches. However, there are some hidden gems that often fly under the radar. I recently visited all of the beaches in Clinton CT, to see which ones are the best. Here’s what I found. Best Beaches in Clinton, Connecticut 1. Clinton Town Beach Clinton Town Beach is…

Madison is a shoreline town known for having some of the state’s best seafood restaurants. But many of the best beaches in Connecticut are located in Madison as well. Since summer is approaching, I decide to visit all the top beaches in town to see if they lived up to the hype. I found these…

If you’re looking for a beach in Guilford, you need to choose wisely. There are only a handful of beaches in town, and not all of them allow swimming. So, it’s important to pick the right one. I recently visited all of the top beaches in Guilford CT, to see which ones are the best…

Although Branford is located on Connecticut’s shoreline, there aren’t many beaches in town. However, there are a few nice spots to swim if you know where to look. I recently visited all of the most popular Branford beaches to see which ones are worth a visit. So without further ado, these are the top beaches…

If you’re looking for a place to go swimming in East Haven, you’re probably considering going to the beach. However, your options are limited. East Haven doesn’t have many beaches, but there are several beaches a short drive from town. These are our top picks for beaches in East Haven CT, along with a few…

There are several beaches in West Haven, CT. But which ones are the best? I recently visited all of them to find out. After spending a day at all of the top beaches in West Haven, I’ve developed a pretty good idea of what each beach is like. These are our top picks for West…

Milford is home to some of the most popular beaches in all of Connecticut. But which ones are the best? I decided to find out for myself. After spending the weekend swimming at all of the top Milford beaches, I finally have an answer. So without further ado, these are the best beaches in Milford,…

If you’re looking for a spot to swim in Stratford, you’re in luck. I recently visited all of the most popular beaches in town to see which ones are the best. Not all beaches are created equal, so it’s important that you choose the right one. So without further ado, here’s our roundup of the…

Bridgeport Connecticut is typically known for its beaches, but there are still a couple of places to swim on the shoreline. I recently visited all of the top Bridgeport beaches, to see if they were any good. I found these to be the best beaches in Bridgeport, CT. Top Beaches in Bridgeport, Connecticut 1. Seaside…

Fairfield is known for its amazing beaches. In fact, some of the best beaches in the state of Connecticut are found in Fairfield. But which ones should you visit? We compiled a list of the top beaches in town to help you decide where to go. There are the top beaches in Fairfield, CT. Top…

Westport often flies under the radar when it comes to beach towns, however, that’s a mistake. Some of the best beaches in all of Connecticut are found here. That’s why I recently decided to take a swim at all of the most popular beaches in Westport, CT. Here’s my list of the top 5. Top…

Norwalk isn’t known for its beaches, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few good spots to go swimming in town. I recently visited all of the most popular beaches in Norwalk, CT to see which ones are the best. Here’s what I found. Top Beaches in Norwalk, Connecticut 1. Calf Pasture Beach & Shady…

If you live in Darien and are looking for a place to swim this summer, you’re in luck. There are a few solid beaches in town, albeit, not many. Over the past few days, I visited all of the top beaches in the area to see which ones are worth visiting. So without further ado,…

If you’re looking for a beach in Stamford, you came to the right place. There are only a handful of beaches in town, and not all of them allow swimming. So, it’s important to pick the right one. I recently visited all of the top beaches in the area to see which ones are the…

Although Greenwich is known as a popular sailing destination, there aren’t many beaches in town. But there are a few good spots to swim if you know where to look. I recently visited all of the most popular Greenwich beaches to see which ones are the best. So without further ado, these are the top…

Connecticut has a lot of beaches, but only a few of them are public beaches. The advantage of public beaches is that anyone can visit, whether you’re a resident or not. We’ve put together a list of the best public beaches Connecticut has to offer. So without further ado, these are the best public beaches…

Although Connecticut has a number of public beaches, not all of them are free. There are only a handful of free beaches in CT. So, I thought it would be useful to make a list of all the beaches that are currently free in Connecticut. So without further ado, these best free beaches in Connecticut….

Bringing your kids to the beach is fun, but you still want to make sure they are safe. So, it’s important to visit a beach that doesn’t have large waves are strong tides. That’s why I rounded up a list of the best beaches for families in CT. These beaches are family-friendly and offer a…

Visiting a dog friendly beach is a great way to get your furry friend some exercise. It gives fido an opportunity to swim, run around, and dig holes in the sand. Although not every beach in the state permits pets, Connecticut does have a handful of beaches that allow dogs. These are the best dog…

Whether you want to swim in the ocean or play in the sand, there are plenty of awesome beaches in Connecticut. In fact, there are over 30 of them. But with so many options, it can be difficult to decide which beach is actually worth visiting. Over the past summer, I visited all of the…

If you want to go to the beach, but don’t want to travel across the state, you’re in luck. I was recently thinking the same thing, so I went out of my way to find all the best beaches in New Haven. After doing some research, I quickly found that there’s really only one good…