How to Find a Quiet Beach in Connecticut

Looking for a way to cool off away from the crowds? Connecticut has some quiet beaches where you will be able to relax.

Instructions

1. Consider Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk--the southwest part of the state--which has a lot of land and is a large beach. Therefore, it is easier to find a quiet section of beach.

2. Consider Hopeville Pond in Griswold. It offers hiking trails and fishing in addition to beaches around a freshwater lake.

3. Consider Misquamicut State Park in Westerly where you'll be able to take advantage of the park's seven miles of beach. Here you'll be able to spread out.

4. Consider East Lyme's Rocky Neck State Park, with its wooded areas and beachfront stretch.

5. Consider the beach at Watch Hill. It tends to be more quiet than other beaches, but it does mean taking a bit of a walk (half a mile or more) to reach it.

Tips & Warnings

• It is easier to avoid the crowds if you head to the beach on weekdays rather than weekends.

• Beaches tend to be less crowded in the mornings and evenings than in the middle of the afternoon.

• There are use fees associated with nearly all beaches in Connecticut.