South Street Beach

Offers visitors a sandy crescent beach and grassy area to enjoy Long Island Sound. This beach is the furthest removed from the city of West Haven strand of beaches to the east. Rocky outcroppings provide good fishing spots. It is well-suited for those looking for a quieter beach experience. Parking lot accessiblity is best one block north of South Street. Facilities includes car-top boat access, sanitary facilities (seasonal), fishing, unsupervised swimming.

Sandy Point

A long stretch of sandy beach extending into New Haven Harbor that is popular for birding. Faclities include sanitary facilities (seasonal), fishing, unsupervised swimming, trails, walkways. The island mainly serves as a breeding ground for several species of shoreline birds, including the least tern , the roseate tern , the piping plover , the American oystercatcher , and the herring gull , among others. It is also used for recreational purposes. The island is a popular beach for people because of its seclusion. It is also good for parents of young children because the water doesn't get much

Peck Beach

A narrow beach nearly a mile long. Two stairways cross over sandy dunes to access sandy beach and waterfront. Facilities include pier, handicapped acces, fishing, supervised swimming, walkways. Visit The West Haven Beach Parking website for parking pass information: http://www.cityofwesthaven.com/166/Human-Resources

Oak Street Beach

A sandy beach with a pier. The site is ideal for fishing. Night lights installed on the pier make walking out more pleasant. Facilities include food concession, handicapped access, picnic area, sanitary facilities (seasonal), fishing, supervised swimming, walkways.

Morse Beach

A large sandy beach and visitors can enjoy the distant views of the lighthouse in New Haven Harbor. A rocky outcropping into the Long Island Sound is suitable for fishing. Faclities include car-top boat access, food concession, handicapped access, picnic area, sanitary facilities (seasonal), fishing, unsupervised swimming, walkways.

Dawson Avenue Beach

A wide sandy beach with some shallow water areas provides an ideal place for a family picnic with small children. The adjoining Abbot Park on Ocean Avenue provides a lawn area with benches. Facilities include car-top access, sanitary facilities (seasonal), fishing, surpervised swimming. *There is no fee to park in the parking lot

Bradley Point Park

On West Haven’s Bradley Point, Old Glory sways proudly in the breeze over the Veterans Walk of Honor which includes memorials for both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The Point also marks the start of a 1.7 mile beachfront path. The City of West Haven offers parking at each end of the trail. Includes a small sandy beach and a developed walkway parallel to Long Island Sound. Park benches provide vantage points for visitors to enjoy extensive views of Long Island Sound. On-site parking for 40 vehicles for a parking fee. Facilities include car-top boat access, handicapped access, sanitary facilities

Baybrook Beach

Small sandy beach. Site is ideal for bird watching and picnicking. Small parking lot accommodates only 2 to 3 cars. Facilities include food concession, crabbing, fishing, unsupervised swimming. *There is no fee to park in the parking lot

Altschuler Beach

Accessible from an extensive boardwalk. Facilities include car-top boat access, fishing, supervised swimming and walkways. Beach parking is available at the Savin Rock Conference Center when not in use, street parking is available as well for no fee.

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