Not impressed with CT beaches

[Anonymous]

The beaches on the LI Sound, especially on the CT side were formed when glaciers retreated millions of years ago leaving behind sand and rockY beaches, not like the wide sandy beaches on the Atlantic, especially the south side of Long Island. Those who live near those beaches love it because tourists go elsewhere! If you do go wear flip flops and you will be fine.

[Anonymous]

I grew up on the CT shore. We’re not known for our beaches. But at least they’re never really crowded.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Comparing CT beaches (Long Island Sound) to MA beaches (Atlantic Ocean) is like comparing a beach on the Chesapeake Bay to Ocean City. I grew up in coastal Connecticut. It has charm and can be a nice place to spend a day but isn’t really a ‘beach’ destination the way the Cape is. RI/MA ocean beaches are definitely rockier/weedier/colder than OBX but have a good vibe.

+1. I grew up on the beach in Fairfield County. It's a nice beach for being commuting distance from NYC, but it's not a beach destination and is nothing compared to Cape Cod. My friends who still live there and have money still take real beach vacations on Nantucket. That said, having a local beach (and lovely town pool clubs with no wait lists) does make those towns much more pleasant to live in than Bethesda!!!

Totally agree. Would love to be back at Compo right now.

[Anonymous]

Why didn’t you go to NJ again?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Comparing CT beaches (Long Island Sound) to MA beaches (Atlantic Ocean) is like comparing a beach on the Chesapeake Bay to Ocean City. I grew up in coastal Connecticut. It has charm and can be a nice place to spend a day but isn’t really a ‘beach’ destination the way the Cape is. RI/MA ocean beaches are definitely rockier/weedier/colder than OBX but have a good vibe.

+1. I grew up on the beach in Fairfield County. It's a nice beach for being commuting distance from NYC, but it's not a beach destination and is nothing compared to Cape Cod. My friends who still live there and have money still take real beach vacations on Nantucket. That said, having a local beach (and lovely town pool clubs with no wait lists) does make those towns much more pleasant to live in than Bethesda!!!

Amen.

[Anonymous]

Why didn't you do your research, OP????

This is on you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I spent part of my childhood in Cali and a smaller portion on a tropical island so I am often unimpressed with any beach that is on the eastern side of the US. That said I think Rye, New York is a pretty good option. Stay away from New Jersey beaches though...they are cesspools.

Cali beaches are beautiful but not for swimming. Last time summer at the ocean in so cal the seaweed was so thick you lhad to struggle to enter the water.

[Anonymous]

Long Island has some of the nicest beaches in the country-- Montauk area.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Long Island has some of the nicest beaches in the country-- Montauk area.

Agreed, I am heading there next week!

But she is talking about the CT beaches, which are on the Long Island Sound, and are nothing to write home about

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I spent part of my childhood in Cali and a smaller portion on a tropical island so I am often unimpressed with any beach that is on the eastern side of the US. That said I think Rye, New York is a pretty good option. Stay away from New Jersey beaches though...they are cesspools.

Cali beaches are beautiful but not for swimming. Last time summer at the ocean in so cal the seaweed was so thick you lhad to struggle to enter the water.

You do realize that California is more than just LA right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I spent part of my childhood in Cali and a smaller portion on a tropical island so I am often unimpressed with any beach that is on the eastern side of the US. That said I think Rye, New York is a pretty good option. Stay away from New Jersey beaches though...they are cesspools.

To YOU. I grew up going "down the shore" If you don't like it than please stay away. I have many fond memories of spending time there!

[Anonymous]

The best ones are on the Gulf of Mexico.

[Anonymous]

You summer in CT to sail on the sound, not to drink White Claws while reading People magazine. Rhode Island has nice beaches if you must.

[Anonymous]

The Hamptons. Impeccable beaches.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You summer in CT to sail on the sound, not to drink White Claws while reading People magazine. Rhode Island has nice beaches if you must.

Summer is about a bucket of Tharashers, bucket of Rolling Rocks and all you can eat fried shrimps. Life's good...git some.