Beaches in Connecticut
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Andover Lake Beach
Sandy Beach
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Ansonia Nature Center
Sandy Beach
pond
Kid-Friendly
Aspetuck River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Bantam Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Calf Pasture Beach
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Kid-Friendly
Candlewood Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
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Chalker Beach
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Compo Beach
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Kid-Friendly
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Cove Beach
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Crystal Lake (CT)
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
East Twin Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Farmington River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Gardner Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
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Gardner Lake State Park
Sandy Beach
Lake
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Great Hammock Beach
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Hammonasset Beach
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Kid-Friendly
Hammonasset Beach
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Kid-Friendly
Hammonasset Beach State Park
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Kid-Friendly
Hammonasset Beach State Park
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Kid-Friendly
Harvey's Beach
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Kid-Friendly
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Harveys Beach
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Highland Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
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Hop Brook Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Housatonic River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
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Indian Town Beach
Sandy Beach
Ocean
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Indiantown Beach
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Jennings Beach
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Kid-Friendly
Jennings Beach
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Kid-Friendly
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Knollwood Beach
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Lake Harwinton
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Lake Lillinonah
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
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Lake Mohegan Recreational Area
Sandy Beach
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Lake Pocotopaug
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
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Lake Quonnipaug Beach
Sandy Beach
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Lake Saltonstall
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Lake Waramaug State Park
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
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Lake Waramaug State Park Campground
Sandy Beach
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Lake Wintergreen
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Lake Zoar
Sandy Beach
reservoir
Kid-Friendly
Lighthouse Point Park
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Kid-Friendly
Mashapaug Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Misquamicut Beach CT
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Kid-Friendly
Naugatuck River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Ocean Beach Park
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Ocean Beach Park
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Kid-Friendly
Ocean Beach Park (New London)
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Kid-Friendly
Pachaug Pond
Sandy Beach
pond
Kid-Friendly
Pattaconk Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Pear Tree Point Beach
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Kid-Friendly
Penfield Beach
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Kid-Friendly
Penfield Beach
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Kid-Friendly
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Plum Bank Beach
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Pomperaug River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Powers Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Quaddick Reservoir
Sandy Beach
reservoir
Kid-Friendly
Quinebaug River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Salmon River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Shepaug River Beach
Rocky Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Shetucket River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
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Sound Beach
Sandy Beach
Ocean
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Soundview Beach
Sandy Beach
Ocean
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Southport Beach
Sandy Beach
Ocean
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Stanclift Cove
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Still River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
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Town Beach
Sandy Beach
Ocean
West Twin Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions
How many beaches are in Connecticut?
Connecticut has 66 documented beaches. 65 are sandy beaches.
Which beaches in Connecticut are kid-friendly?
Connecticut has 46 kid-friendly beaches with gentle waves, lifeguards, and family amenities.
Are there dog-friendly beaches in Connecticut?
Some beaches in Connecticut allow dogs, but rules vary. Always check local regulations before bringing pets. Many beaches have seasonal or time-of-day restrictions.
What's the best time to visit beaches in Connecticut?
Summer months (June-August) are peak season with warmest water. Shoulder seasons (May, September) offer fewer crowds. Check local weather and water conditions before visiting.
Do beaches in Connecticut have lifeguards?
Lifeguard coverage varies by beach and season. Many popular beaches have lifeguards during summer months. Check individual beach pages for specific amenity information.