People across the state continued to celebrate the Fourth of July throughout the weekend. “It’s nice and calm and relaxed for ...

While most Connecticut State Parks allow dogs with restrictions, there are important rules owners should be mindful of when ...

Several beaches in West Haven were shut down due to elevated bacteria levels, officials said. The West Haven Health Department said Oak Street A, Oak Street B, Morse Avenue, South Street, Lake ...

I am writing in response to the article by Keith M. Phaneuf regarding Connecticut beaches. As a long -time resident of both Old Saybrook and Westbrook, I have been enjoying our beaches since 1943 ...

Several beaches in the state are closed because of elevated bacteria levels. Multiple beaches in West Haven are closed to swimming. One beach in Milford and one in Westport were also closed, but ...

State owned beaches are open to the public. All public beaches in towns and cities must be open to anyone not just local residents based on a 2001 state Supreme Court ruling.

We rank the 11 Best Beaches in Connecticut. See which places our readers like the best, and vote for your favorites.

Along the shore of Hammonasset Beach State Park's west side is a natural oddity that isn't typically found on Connecticut beaches: pink sand. This CT beach has pink sand. Here’s why.

If you’re planning on heading out to your favorite Connecticut beach spot this Memorial Day, you may want to check its water quality grade, as several public beaches in Connecticut and New York ...

Hammonasset Beach State Park, 1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT The state’s largest shoreline park, this beach features two miles of sandy beaches. This beach also features the Meigs Point Nature ...

Islands named Branford, Connecticut, as a little-known coastal beauty. What Islands said about its beaches: "Branford Point Beach is always a solid choice, with its sweeping harbor vistas and a ...