Though they're not as famous as the beaches on Long Island and New Jersey, Connecticut's state beaches are beautiful for a day trip or weekend.
Click on these links for information and directions.
- Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison
- Rocky Neck State Park, Niantic
- Sherwood Island State Park, Westport
- Silver Sands State Park, Milford
For the most up-to-date information on the status of beaches, please call the Water Quality Report Information Line at 1-866-CTPARKS (option #5).