I've lived in NYC and Connecticut, but the latter has the better beaches. From Mystic to Fairfield, I prefer these coastal towns over the Hamptons.

Here's a guide instructing those seeking sand and sun on how to get to some at Long Island's beach towns. So grab a towel and some sunblock, and follow the sound of the waves. Eugenie Trott ...

With summer around the corner, swimmers across Long Island Sound have reason to celebrate — mostly.According to the 2025 Long ...

78% of public Long Island Sound beaches in Connecticut and New York ... the best water quality are on the North Fork at McCabes, Town Beach and Orient State Park in Southold.

A new Save the Sound report grades Connecticut beaches along Long Island Sound for water quality in the 2024 summer season.