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Long Island Sound's calm warm waters and a Yelp-worthy beach art scene β 2 exceptional Connecticut beach state parks.
Connecticut's longest public beach β a 3 km Long Island Sound strand in Madison with a 558-site campground, Meigs Point IBA bird sanctuary, nature center, and 1 million annual visitors.
Westport's beloved Sound beach β calm, warm Long Island Sound swimming, summer concerts at the historic gazebo, beautiful sailing, Revolutionary War Battle of Ridgefield landing site, and accessible by Metro-North.
| Beach | Location | Water | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammonasset Beach | New Haven County | Good | π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Family, π§ Quiet |
| Compo Beach | Fairfield County | Good | π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Family, π§ Quiet |