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Long Beach (CT 06615)
4.5★ · 232 Google ratings · Stratford, Connecticut
✓ Parking✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
425 yd away · paid
Walk
320 ft · 1 min
Cost
Paid parking
Water
77°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Length
1.3 miles of shoreline
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 25% of 8 over the limit · 2025
Map of Long Beach (CT 06615)
Guide
Good to know
Come for quiet walks and meditation
The beach is consistently described as peaceful and less crowded than nearby options, ideal for solitude or long shoreline strolls.
Visit for sunset views
Multiple reviewers describe the sunset panorama over Long Island Sound as the beach's standout feature across all seasons.
Wear water shoes and bring bug spray
The beach has abundant shells, rocks, and seaweed that cover the sand, plus flies attracted by decaying shells.
Pay the entrance fee; come off-season if budget-conscious
Non-residents pay $20–$40 depending on day and season, but winter visits offer solitude and free access for town residents.
Avoid swimming; plan other activities instead
Reviews focus on walking, fishing, and photography rather than swimming; rocky, shell-covered sand and reports of muddy water discourage swimmers.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
73°F · clear
Water
77°F
Waves
0.7 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the SW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:43 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:48 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:02 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:40 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Stratford, CT 06615, United States
🅿 Parking 425 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 320 ft away, about 1 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Long Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 425 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Long Beach?
320 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Long Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
