Located along Long Island Sound and bordered by the Housatonic River to the east, Stratford boasts 18 miles of stunning coastline, two public beaches, five marinas, multiple fishing piers, and two public boat launches. With beautiful parks and recreational facilities, it’s an outdoor lover’s paradise. Just an hour from New York City, Stratford is the easternmost town in Fairfield County, also known as "Connecticut's Gold Coast." Be sure to visit Two Roads Brewing Company, one of Connecticut's top breweries, and stay at the Surfside Hotel for a chic, beachy boutique experience.
Stratford offers a rich diversity of natural resources, from the 250-acre town-owned Roosevelt Forest to the Great Meadows Salt Marsh, one of the largest unditched salt marshes in New England. This unique ecosystem is part of the Stewart McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, home to about 270 species of birds.
