Seascape
City/town information
Foodie lover's town. Great nightlife, bars, restaurants. Known for it's pizza! We recommend
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
Sally's Pizza
Modern Apizza
Olea
Union League Cafe
Prime 16
Shell & Bones Oyster Bar
Barcelona Wine Bar
BAR
57 locals recommend
New Haven
Foodie lover's town. Great nightlife, bars, restaurants. Known for it's pizza! We recommend
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
Sally's Pizza
Modern Apizza
Olea
Union League Cafe
Prime 16
Shell & Bones Oyster Bar
Barcelona Wine Bar
BAR
Neighborhoods
Cosey Beach is a great location. There is so much to do within walking distance. There is a town beach down the block with a pavilion, playground, bocci courts, volleyball nets and a splash pad. Also the Sandpiper restaurant is there and a park. People are friendly and love to walk the streets and many have dogs.
Cosey Beach Avenue
Cosey Beach AvenueCosey Beach is a great location. There is so much to do within walking distance. There is a town beach down the block with a pavilion, playground, bocci courts, volleyball nets and a splash pad. Also the Sandpiper restaurant is there and a park. People are friendly and love to walk the streets and many have dogs.
Food scene
Many different varieties of cupcakes and treats. Great for special occasions. They also have vegan and gluten free choices.
11 locals recommend
Sugar Bakery
424 Main StMany different varieties of cupcakes and treats. Great for special occasions. They also have vegan and gluten free choices.
With in walking distance. Something for everyone. Seafood including Maine lobsters but also burgers, chicken or steak. Outdoor seating or just grab and go. Casual atmosphere
17 locals recommend
Sandpiper Restaurant
161 Cosey Beach AveWith in walking distance. Something for everyone. Seafood including Maine lobsters but also burgers, chicken or steak. Outdoor seating or just grab and go. Casual atmosphere
Lobster Shack
3 Cosey Beach AveClose distance. Good food, picnic seating. Views
Shopping
Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets
20 Killingworth TurnpikeGreat outlet shopping about 1/2 hour away.
Sightseeing
A little museum and you can take a little trolley ride through some pretty areas including marshes.
18 locals recommend
The Shore Line Trolley Museum
17 River StA little museum and you can take a little trolley ride through some pretty areas including marshes.
Historic lighthouse, beach area, and carousel. Only about 6 min away by car.
61 locals recommend
Lighthouse Point Park
2 Lighthouse RdHistoric lighthouse, beach area, and carousel. Only about 6 min away by car.
Three floors of exhibits. Check out the rock and gem and the dinosaurs.
122 locals recommend
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
170 Whitney AveThree floors of exhibits. Check out the rock and gem and the dinosaurs.
Adventure
Fun for many ages. Great on a rainy day or too hot. Ropes course even has a small course for younger child with parents. So fun!
18 locals recommend
It Adventure Ropes Course
40 Sargent DrFun for many ages. Great on a rainy day or too hot. Ropes course even has a small course for younger child with parents. So fun!
Take a sightseeing trip by boat to the Thimble Islands in nearby Branford.
26 locals recommend
Thimble Islands
4 Indian Point RdTake a sightseeing trip by boat to the Thimble Islands in nearby Branford.
City advice
Book before you go
LJR Images
We love to have a family/couple photo taken while on vacation. It is the only time we are all together and no excuses! Book with LJR Images and she will give you a discount if you mention my name, Christie Goldman. She's wonderful and will schedule a beach or other location.
Travelling with kids
Baby equipment for rent
If you don't want to bring all of your baby gear to the beach, (or forget something) there is a place that you can rent items. How cool is that! Prices seem pretty reasonable. Look for beachbabyrentalsct on instagram by Annette Hubbard.