Hans Sprungfeld
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After Labor Day, when parking fees & restrictions are lifted, which towns east of New Haven have beaches worth visiting?
Mostly, I'm looking for places to walk along, or drive up to a view. Branford, Guilford, Madison must have some comparable to below. Basically, alternatives to Hammonasset.
And, moving fully up the coast, anywhere else that locals enjoy.
Here are some examples from Fairfield County & west of New Haven:
Darien - Biking around Great Island
Westport - Walking from Compo to Old Mill/Compo Cove OR driving up & parking at Burying Hill (October - May) PLUS sunset or moonrise at Compo
Fairfield - Walking Jennings to Penfield & beyond OR driving up & parking at Sasco OR even walking Southport Beach through residential to Yacht Yard at the mouth of the harbor.
Bridgeport - Walking the seawall path in Black Rock at St May's-by-the-Sea
Stratford - Walking Long Beach to Pleasure Beach
Milford - CT Audubon Society OR Woodmont
West Haven - Walking from Stowe's in either direction along the shore OR walking Sandy Pt Bird Preserve. Metered parking year round now, however.
Thanks in advance.
Mostly, I'm looking for places to walk along, or drive up to a view. Branford, Guilford, Madison must have some comparable to below. Basically, alternatives to Hammonasset.
And, moving fully up the coast, anywhere else that locals enjoy.
Here are some examples from Fairfield County & west of New Haven:
Darien - Biking around Great Island
Westport - Walking from Compo to Old Mill/Compo Cove OR driving up & parking at Burying Hill (October - May) PLUS sunset or moonrise at Compo
Fairfield - Walking Jennings to Penfield & beyond OR driving up & parking at Sasco OR even walking Southport Beach through residential to Yacht Yard at the mouth of the harbor.
Bridgeport - Walking the seawall path in Black Rock at St May's-by-the-Sea
Stratford - Walking Long Beach to Pleasure Beach
Milford - CT Audubon Society OR Woodmont
West Haven - Walking from Stowe's in either direction along the shore OR walking Sandy Pt Bird Preserve. Metered parking year round now, however.
Thanks in advance.