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Weed Beach
4.5★ · 59 Google ratings · Darien, Connecticut
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
150 yd away · paid
Walk
125 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
77°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
300 yd of shoreline
Sand
220 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 11% of 28 over the limit · 2025
Map of Weed Beach
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1Parking150 yd from the listing2Restrooms150 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 · 2017–2026
Plan for family activities beyond swimming
Playgrounds, tennis courts, kayak rentals, and nearby town shopping make this valuable even if water conditions disappoint.
Visit at high tide
The beach transforms from rocky and weedy at low tide to sandy and swimmable when the water is high.
Bring water shoes for kids
The beach is rockier than typical sandy beaches, making footwear helpful for young swimmers.
Know the access fee structure
Connecticut residents need a beach pass; non-residents pay approximately $45-55 for daily parking and access.
Expect crowds on summer weekends
The beach fills up during hot weather, though it remains relatively quiet on weekdays and off-season.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
73°F · clear
Water
77°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.1 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:37 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:56 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:59 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:40 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Darien, CT 06820
🅿 Parking 150 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 125 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Weed Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Weed Beach?
230 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 Weed Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
