A large municipal beach with extensive facilities including a fishing pier, playground, volleyball courts, and sailing center. Hosts summer concerts and events with views of offshore islands.
Beaches for Swimming
Walnut Beach
A revitalized beach area featuring a growing arts district with galleries and studios nearby. Connected to Silver Sands State Park via boardwalk with restaurants and ice cream shop adjacent to the beach.
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.
Jones Beach State Park
Iconic 6.5-mile beach with boardwalk, two swimming pools, and an outdoor amphitheater. One of New York’s most popular beaches with excellent facilities including restaurants, concessions, and playgrounds.
Napatree Point Beach
A conservation area featuring a mile-long barrier beach extending from Watch Hill. Offers a natural beach environment with excellent bird watching, swimming, and hiking opportunities in a protected setting.
Mackerel Cove
A crescent-shaped beach on Conanicut Island (Jamestown) featuring clear waters and scenic views. Popular for swimming and kayaking with a family-friendly atmosphere and seasonal lifeguards.
Watch Hill Beach
A pristine beach in an upscale coastal village featuring the Flying Horse Carousel (oldest operating carousel in America). Surrounded by historic buildings, shops, and restaurants with a charming atmosphere.
Sandy Point Beach
A beach and bird sanctuary at the mouth of New Haven Harbor accessible via a walkable sand spit. Important habitat for nesting shorebirds with excellent views of Long Island Sound and New Haven.
Mansion Beach
Named for a mansion that once stood nearby, this Block Island beach features pristine white sand and excellent swimming conditions. Offers a more secluded experience than the town beaches with good surfing.
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.