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Jacobs Beach
4.5★ · 566 Google ratings · Guilford, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 70 ft away · paid
Walk
200 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 575 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Length
250 yd of shoreline
Sand
200 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Jacobs Beach
1
1Parking70 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Expect shallow, calm water
A jetty keeps the sound protected and warm, especially good for young swimmers but limited during low tide.
Ideal for young children's playgrounds
The newly renovated playground suits multiple age groups and is visible from the entire beach.
Visit before Memorial Day for free access
Starting Memorial Day, non-residents pay $50-85 for a seasonal pass with no daily option available.
Bring water shoes or thick sandals
The beach is covered with shells, seashell pieces, and rough sand that can be uncomfortable barefoot.
Go on weekdays to avoid crowds
This small beach stays quiet and uncrowded during the week, especially outside summer peak season.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
73°F · heavy showers
Water
74°F
Waves
0.7 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
11 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:56 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:54 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:18 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:53 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:24 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 140 Seaside Ave, Guilford, CT 06437
🅿 Parking 70 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 200 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 575 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Jacobs Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 70 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Jacobs Beach?
200 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Jacobs Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 575 yd from the listing.
When is Jacobs Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Mon 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
