West Haven is home to a young, diverse population. With roots in Connecticut’s historic past — the town green is listed on the National Register of Historic Places — West Haven is focused on enhancing its future by celebrating its cultural heritage, unique location, and shoreline resources. Home to the University of New Haven and Yale’s West Campus, West Haven is a true university town. Once the site of Connecticut’s “Coney Island” at the former Savin Rock Amusement Park, West Haven has fun at its heart.
Nestled between New Haven, with which it shares the West River and Horseshoe Lagoon; Milford, where the Oyster River flows into Long Island Sound; and the bustling commercial strip of Orange, West Haven offers easy access to the cultural and retail attractions of its neighbors while preserving its own welcoming, small-town charm. With the longest publicly accessible shoreline in Connecticut, including the Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary, West Haven is also a leader in coastal resiliency.
