Susan’s guidebook for Cove View Cottage
Beach
Great beach, Board Walk, Arcade, Mini Golf, Rides and Concessions. For information on fees and events visit
Parking: (Parking charge includes admission for up to five guests. I was able to purchase a car pass in 2021, hope to for 2022)
Prices include new Connecticut sales tax
Weekdays: $20.00
Weekends: $25.00
July 4: $35.00
Evening: $15.00 after 6:00 PM
for more info see
https://ocean-beach-park.com/
65 residents recomanen
Ocean Beach Park
98 Neptune AveGreat beach, Board Walk, Arcade, Mini Golf, Rides and Concessions. For information on fees and events visit
Parking: (Parking charge includes admission for up to five guests. I was able to purchase a car pass in 2021, hope to for 2022)
Prices include new Connecticut sales tax
Weekdays: $20.00
Weekends: $25.00
July 4: $35.00
Evening: $15.00 after 6:00 PM
for more info see
https://ocean-beach-park.com/
Beautiful beach, views, crabbing. Parking is limited, so plan to arrive early on the weekends. Daily parking passes for non-residents can be purchased at the gate. They have free Concerts Wednesday Nights 6:30-8:00pm. I was able to purchase wrist bands in 2021 free walk in admission. For more information visit http://thedayimag.com/waterfordpr/summer2021/
12 residents recomanen
Waterford Beach Park
317 Great Neck RdBeautiful beach, views, crabbing. Parking is limited, so plan to arrive early on the weekends. Daily parking passes for non-residents can be purchased at the gate. They have free Concerts Wednesday Nights 6:30-8:00pm. I was able to purchase wrist bands in 2021 free walk in admission. For more information visit http://thedayimag.com/waterfordpr/summer2021/
Fees
There is a daily parking fee for non-residents.
State Park/Forest Fees | Season and other Park Passes
Only campers, and fishermen with passes may enter the park after sunset. In the off-season, the gates are unlocked at 8:00 am and are locked at sunset.
58 residents recomanen
Parc estatal de Rocky Neck
244 W Main StFees
There is a daily parking fee for non-residents.
State Park/Forest Fees | Season and other Park Passes
Only campers, and fishermen with passes may enter the park after sunset. In the off-season, the gates are unlocked at 8:00 am and are locked at sunset.
Fees
There is a daily parking fee for non-residents.
State Park/Forest Fees | Season and other Park Passes
Only campers, and fishermen with passes may enter the park after sunset. In the off-season, the gates are unlocked at 8:00 am and are locked at sunset.
173 residents recomanen
Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post RdFees
There is a daily parking fee for non-residents.
State Park/Forest Fees | Season and other Park Passes
Only campers, and fishermen with passes may enter the park after sunset. In the off-season, the gates are unlocked at 8:00 am and are locked at sunset.
https://eltownhall.com/visitors-recreation/sites-of-interest/beaches/
MCCOOK POINT PARK & BEACH
8-10 Atlantic Street
Niantic, CT 06357
*Non-resident Day Pass Weekday $40.00
*Non-resident Day Pass Weekend $50.00
13 residents recomanen
McCook's Beach
https://eltownhall.com/visitors-recreation/sites-of-interest/beaches/
MCCOOK POINT PARK & BEACH
8-10 Atlantic Street
Niantic, CT 06357
*Non-resident Day Pass Weekday $40.00
*Non-resident Day Pass Weekend $50.00
Food scene
Great Food. Free Delivery. Very Close by.
https://www.recoveryroomnewlondon.com/menu
(860) 443-2619
15 residents recomanen
Recovery Room Restaurant
4502 445 Ocean AveGreat Food. Free Delivery. Very Close by.
https://www.recoveryroomnewlondon.com/menu
(860) 443-2619
Great Food. Delivers locally.
https://www.jasminethainewlondon.com/menu.aspx
7 residents recomanen
Jasmine Thai Restaurant
470 Bank StGreat Food. Delivers locally.
https://www.jasminethainewlondon.com/menu.aspx
On The Waterfront Restaurant
250 Pequot AveGreat Food. Nice Bar. Outide Seating.
Great burgers, hotdogs, clam rolls, onion rings, fried pickles, ice cream, picnic tables by the water
16 residents recomanen
Fred's Shanty Restaurant
272 Pequot AveGreat burgers, hotdogs, clam rolls, onion rings, fried pickles, ice cream, picnic tables by the water
Tony D's
92 Huntington StGreat Food! Nice Bar.
Great Cold Lobster Rolls, Greek style pizza, seafood, extensive menu bery family friendly. Casual. Eat in or take Out.
14 residents recomanen
Ocean Pizza Restaurant and Seafood House
88 Ocean AveGreat Cold Lobster Rolls, Greek style pizza, seafood, extensive menu bery family friendly. Casual. Eat in or take Out.
Great Hot or Cold Lobster Rolls, Full Lobster dinners, steamers, hamburgers, hot dogs, Ice Cream. Outside, picnic tables, tent , near the water views of downtown, trains, marina.
36 residents recomanen
Captain Scott's Lobster Dock
80 Hamilton StGreat Hot or Cold Lobster Rolls, Full Lobster dinners, steamers, hamburgers, hot dogs, Ice Cream. Outside, picnic tables, tent , near the water views of downtown, trains, marina.
Red 36
2 Washington StCool Sailing themed restaurant in Mystic.
Bravo Bravo
19 E Main StGreat Food. Fine Dining.
Lillian's Cafe
374 Main StGood Food. Nice outside patio.
Michael's Dairy
629 Montauk AveGreat Ice Cream!
Saeed's International Market
464 Ocean AveMarket that has wonderful hummus, feta, olives, pita etc
Love their food. Go for happy hour or fir dinner. Reservations needed.
31 residents recomanen
The Shipwright's Daughter
20 E Main StLove their food. Go for happy hour or fir dinner. Reservations needed.
Great views. Play corn hole on the dock and get a cocktail. Kong lines in the summer.
73 residents recomanen
Dog Watch Cafe
194 Water StGreat views. Play corn hole on the dock and get a cocktail. Kong lines in the summer.
BYOB great views. They don’t take reservations so expect a long wait in the summer. Great lobster & seafood.
42 residents recomanen
Ford's Lobsters
15 Riverview AveBYOB great views. They don’t take reservations so expect a long wait in the summer. Great lobster & seafood.
Sightseeing
Museu Mystic Seaport
75 Greenmanville AveWonderful historic place to visit.
Mystic Aquarium
Stonington Vineyards
523 Taugwonk RdWine taskings, music events
Essex is a great town, the Griswold Inn is the oldest taven in the country. Great shops and the CT River Museum is there too!
49 residents recomanen
The Griswold Inn
36 Main StEssex is a great town, the Griswold Inn is the oldest taven in the country. Great shops and the CT River Museum is there too!
Spa
The Spa at Norwich Inn
607 W Thames StIf you are looking for a Spa Day, this is the place!
Theater/Cabaret/Pub
My favorite place! Visit Blue Jeans Pub Saturday nights, a Staurday or Sunday afterrnon performance.
https://www.theoneill.org/summer2021
16 residents recomanen
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
305 Great Neck RdMy favorite place! Visit Blue Jeans Pub Saturday nights, a Staurday or Sunday afterrnon performance.
https://www.theoneill.org/summer2021