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Seaside Beach (Bridgeport)
4.4★ · 187 Google ratings · Bridgeport, Connecticut
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
125 yd away · paid
Walk
275 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Paid parking
Water
77°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
220 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Poor · 43% of 14 over the limit · 2025
Map of Seaside Beach (Bridgeport)
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1Parking125 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 6 visitors · 2017–2026
Excellent for long walks and biking
The beach features an extended walking path, shallow water extending far out, and bike-friendly grounds ideal for families.
Plan for shallow water and sand quality
Water stays shallow for a long distance, and the main beach has notably better sand than nearby shores.
Visit off-peak hours for peace
The beach is peaceful and uncrowded during weekday or early morning visits, with ample parking and clean facilities.
Budget $50 for out-of-state parking
Non-residents pay $50 per vehicle per visit, while Connecticut residents pay $15 or get free entry with a city sticker.
Verify parking sticker before leaving car
Visitors report receiving $40 tickets for parking without proper stickers despite unclear signage or inconsistent gate enforcement.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
73°F · clear
Water
77°F
Waves
0.5 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:38 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:48 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:59 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:40 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Bridgeport, CT 06604
🅿 Parking 125 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 275 yd away, about 3 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Seaside Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 125 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Seaside Beach?
290 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 Seaside 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.
