Best Beaches, Waterfalls & Swimming Spots in Connecticut
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🏖️Best Beaches in Connecticut
10 locations
Attawan Beach
Chalker Beach
Private vacation homes & quaint cottages line this modest stretch of sand on Long Island Sound.
Lake Hills Beach #4
Sunbathing, swimming at a compact, lakefront shoreline with boat access & a parking lot.
Oyster River Beach
Bordered by homes, this sandy beach offers serene views of the Long Island Sound.
Gulf Beach
Island view sandy beach with picnic areas, restrooms & a fishing pier.
Stonington Small Boat Association Beach and Boat Launch
Prospect Beach
Fairfield Beach
Sherman Town Beach
Peaceful beach on Candlewood Lake with a small sandy expanse & a grassy park with picnic tables.
Money Beach
🏞️Best Lakes in Connecticut
10 locations
West Hill Beach Club (private)
Andover Lake Beach
Small beach open to members only. Can pay an annual fee to become a member!
Barkhamsted Reservoir
Mansfield Hollow Lake
Brookfield Town Beach
Lake Plymouth
Lake Winnemaug
Lake Quonnipaug Beach
Sandy Beach
Waubeeka Lake
🌊Best Rivers in Connecticut
1 locations
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