Is Niantic beach public?

Between this section and the waters of Long Island Sound is a lovely white-sand beach, open to the public, perfect for sunbathing, swimming, picnicking, fishing, or just enjoying the view.

Does CT have private beaches?

While much of the Connecticut shore is privately owned, the coastal tidelands actually belong to all the people—not just in terms of our environmental and cultural heritage, but in a specific legal sense as well.

What beach is Niantic CT on?

Cini Memorial Park & Niantic Bay Beach/Boardwalk. Niantic Bay Beach is a roughly half mile long beach with the boardwalk going along the back edge. It is lifeguarded during the beach season, has two volleyball courts, and a fishing jetty.

Are Connecticut beaches public?

Are the beaches open to everyone? 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.

Is Niantic CT Safe?

It is a very safe place and the commute time is fine. Niantic is a very small, quaint little town on the shoreline of CT. It is a little more expensive to live there because it is directly on the water with multiple beach options and a gorgeous mile-long boardwalk along the beach.

What beaches are open to the public in CT?

Central Connecticut Beaches

• Seabluff Beach, West Haven. More.
• Branford Point Beach, Branford. More.
• Gulf Beach, Milford. More.
• Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison. More.
• Seabluff Beach, West Haven. More.
• Branford Point Beach, Branford. More.

Are CT beaches open to non residents?

All Connecticut beaches require beach passes for entry. As a non resident, you can access these beaches by purchasing non resident beach passes. It does take some advance planning for non residents to buy beach passes. There are restrictions in place for non resident beach passes in some CT beach.

Is mccook beach free?

“Pleasant Revisit.” Years had passed since I visited this small Niantic village beach and park. A fenced area requiring a hefty per day parking fee of $25 for non-residents and a $10 fee for residents.

Are bikes allowed on the Niantic Boardwalk?

Anyone can access the cement boardwalk, however, no bikes or dogs are allowed during the summer. The one mile boardwalk connects Cini Beach with Hole in the Wall Beach.

Is Niantic Boardwalk still one way?

By Mary Biekert. East Lyme — In an effort to keep the Niantic Bay Boardwalk open while protecting residents from the spread of COVID-19, First Selectman Mark Nickerson announced Monday that there is now a one-way walking pattern on the Niantic Boardwalk.

Is Niantic a nice town?

Niantic is a great family town with a great feel. It is a great place to visit in the summer as well.

Can you swim at Niantic Beach?

The beach is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing and watching sunsets. A beach pass is required to access the beach between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The beach is located in the village of Niantic within the Town of East Lyme.

What is the length of the beach at Niantic?

The beach is a roughly half mile long beach with the Niantic Bay Boardwalk going along the back edge. It is lifeguarded during the beach season, has two volleyball courts, and a fishing jetty.

Where is the beach in East Lyme?

The beach is located in the village of Niantic within the Town of East Lyme. It is reached via Cini Memorial Park which includes canoe/kayak launching pier, handicap accessible fishing pier, restroom facilities and access to sports fishing charter boats.