Your Invaluable Guide to the Connecticut Shore

Built in 1868, the Lighthouse has become a symbol of how the preservation of historic buildings and nature contribute to our quality of life. To get there, take a 45 minute boat ride from South Norwalk aboard the Seaport’s ferry down the Norwalk River to the entrance of the harbor.

You can take a sightseeing tour around the hundreds of small islands just off the coast of Stony Creek, Connecticut, or you can rent a kayak and explore them yourself.

The gently sloping soft sandy beach, picnic areas, train watching, diverse trail systems and salt marsh viewing platforms make this park ideal for the entire family — not to mention ospreys, cranes, and herons and other waterfowl.

Use this valuable resource to find to all the state’s saltwater sites that are open to the public for boating, swimming, fishing, hiking and other outdoor activities. It’s searchable by town and map.