Natural beach on the tip of Long Island’s North Fork with maritime forest, salt marsh, and rare plants. Features kayak rentals, picnic pavilions, and a beach suitable for families with small children.
Beaches for Picnicking
Sunken Meadow State Park
North Shore beach on Long Island Sound with three miles of shoreline. Calmer waters ideal for families with young children. Features hiking trails along coastal bluffs and through wetlands.
Zach’s Bay Beach
Protected bay beach within Jones Beach State Park offering calmer waters ideal for families with young children. Adjacent to the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater and picnic areas.
Cedar Beach
North Shore beach on Long Island with facilities including playground, volleyball courts, and picnic areas. Features a nature center with educational programs and regular entertainment events in summer.
Cooper’s Beach
Consistently ranked among America’s top beaches with pristine white sand and magnificent views of the historic mansions along Meadow Lane. Features concessions, chair/umbrella rentals, and bathhouses.
Sherwood Island State Park
Connecticut’s first state park featuring beaches divided into East, West, and Center sections with different characteristics. Home to the state’s 9/11 Memorial and a nature center focusing on coastal ecology.
Jennings Beach
Fairfield’s largest beach featuring a wide sandy shoreline with excellent facilities. Adjacent to the South Benson Marina with sailing and boating activities plus a playground and concession stand.
Clinton Town Beach
A sandy town beach with a boardwalk, pavilion, and recreational facilities. Features a playground, picnic areas, and seasonal lifeguards in a charming coastal town setting.
Oakland Beach
A small city beach on Greenwich Bay known for its many seafood restaurants and clam shacks. Features a boat ramp, fishing area, and the famous Oakland Beach clam cakes and chowder tradition.
Warren Town Beach
A small town beach on Warren Town Beach on the eastern shore of Narragansett Bay. Features playground equipment, pavilion, and picnic areas with calm waters suitable for children.