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McCook's Beach
4.3★ · 54 Google ratings · East Lyme, Connecticut
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 90 ft away · paid
Walk
40 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 260 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
73°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
200 yd of shoreline
Sand
140 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 4 samples clean · 2025
Map of McCook's Beach
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1Parking90 ft from the listing2Restrooms260 ft from the listing3Picnic tables125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2018–2026
Perfect for small children
Calm shallow waters, a playground, renovated bathrooms, and convenient beach access make this family-friendly.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2018–2026
Arrive early in summer
The small beach fills quickly on warm days, especially on weekends when parking is most expensive.
Budget $40-50 for non-residents
Weekend day passes cost around $50 for non-residents, though weekday rates may be lower and a $125 season pass exists.
Expect rocks and shells
The sandy beach has more rocky areas and shells than typical beaches, so water shoes are advisable.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
70°F · clear
Water
73°F
Waves
1.0 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
0 mph from the N
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:47 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:10 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:16 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:40 AM.
Practical
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📍 East Lyme, CT 06357
🅿 Parking 90 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 40 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 260 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at McCook's Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 90 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at McCook's Beach?
40 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 McCook's Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 260 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
