Connecticut Beaches - Oceanfront Beach Resorts

People visit the beaches in Connecticut all year round but most people visit during spring and the summertime for spring break, romantic weekend getaways, holidays, family vacations, business, extended stays, short breaks from work and more.  Many people choose a beach in Connecticut for the perfect wedding or honeymoon destination.

Connecticut beaches are located on the Long Island Sound. There are over 250 miles of shoreline. You can find shoreline rentals, cottages for rent, beach vacation rentals, resorts, villas, inns, suites, apartments, vacation studios and more accommodations.

Fishing off CT Coast

Fish for Bluefish, striped bass, flounder, cod, shark and tuna. Charter a boat to go deep sea fishing in CT at New London, Waterford, Niantic, Mystic, Clinton, Groton, Stratford, Westbrook, Stonington, Bridgeport, Old Saybrook, Noank, Norwalk, and Waterford.

 

Popular Beach Resorts

Mystic Seaport

Williams Beach Park - shoreline beach with pavilion, grills, playground but no lifeguard on duty. located off I-95 exit 90. For nearby lodging see Mystic Seaport hotels. For more detailed information see Mystic Seaport tourism and Mystic country.

New London

Ocean Beach park - boardwalk, water slides, playground, picnic areas, hiking trails, mini-golf and more.

For nearby lodging see New London hotels.

CT State Beaches/Parks/Public Beach

State Parks in area not all are beaches.

Bluff Point Coastal Reserve off Rt. 1 on Depot Rd in Groton - camping, hiking trails, picnic areas

Dennis Hill on Rt. 272 near Norfolk

Fort Griswold Battlefield State park off I-95 exit 85 near Groton - Revolutionary War Fort - view of shoreline, picnic areas, hiking

Fort Trumbull off Rt. 213 near New London

Harkness Memorial State Park - located at 275 Great Neck Rd. Rt. 213 Waterford CT.- an old summer estate on the Long Island Sound, good beach to walk or fish but no swimming.

Haley Farm off Rt. 215 near Groton - hiking

Hammonassett State Park in Madison has a campground, old lighthouse and museum. For nearby lodging see Madison hotels.

Haystack Mountain on Rt. 272 in Norfolk - picnic areas, hiking

Rocky Neck State Park in Niantic off Rt. 156 - fishing, picnic areas, scuba diving, . For nearby lodging see Niantic hotels.

Sherwood Island State Park in Westport off I95 Exit 18 at Westport - Scuba diving, swimming, picnic areas, fishing. For nearby lodging see Westport hotels.

Silver Sands State Park in Milford off Rt 162 - picnic areas, swimming. For nearby lodging see Milford hotels.

West Rock Ridge off Rt. 10 near New Haven - boating, fishing, biking, hiking

CT Shoreline Cottages for Rent, Vacation Beach Rentals, Condos, Villas ...

Clinton

A Victorian Village Inn - cottages, villas
address: Site: 345 E. Main Street Clinton, CONN
zip: 06413

Mystic

Inn at Mystic - five different accommodations including a honeymoon cottage
address: 3 Williams Avenue Mystic, CONN
zip: 06355
Hotel rating: 2 Star

Norwich

Norwich Inn & Spa - villa rental, condos, suites
address: 607 W. Thames St Norwich, CONN
zip: 06360
Hotel rating: 3 Star  

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