City of West Haven - Beaches & Shoreline

City of West Haven - Beaches & Shoreline
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The West Haven shoreline is one of the foremost locations in Connecticut to spot rare shorebirds and serves as a migratory route for some of the most endangered bird species. Sandy Point, one of the sites featured on the new Connecticut Coastal Birding Trail, has been designated an "important birding area" by Audubon Connecticut.

Historic and pituresque Bradley Point Park marks the area where the British invaded West Haven on July 5, 1779, and now serves as a hotbed for picnickers. The West Haven shoreline is just minutes away from the historic downtown business district.

Directions to West Haven Beaches

From Interstate 95

I-95 Northbound
Take exit 42. Turn left at the end of the exit. Follow beach signs 3 miles to Captain Thomas Boulevard. Public parkings lots are in both directions.

Turn right onto Captain Thomas Boulevard. Travel 1 1/2 miles to the South Street public parking lot, the fourth lot on the left.

Turn left onto Captain Thomas Boulevard. Travel about 1 mile through two traffic lights and turn right at the stop sign. Follow the water along Beach Street. The Morse Park public parking lot is a 1/2 mile on the left, after Chick's Drive-in.

I-95 Southbound
Take exit 43. Turn left at the end of the exit. Follow beach signs about 1 1/2 miles to the water. The Morse Park public parking lot is on the right, 100 yards past Captain's Galley Restaurant on Beach Street.

Hours

West Haven beaches are open daily from 9:00 am - dusk. Lifeguards are on duty from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Memorial Day through Labor Day.