Quiet, alcohol and pet free bay beach and park. Lots of parking, clean and close beach from parking…read morelot. No boardwalk nor eateries but they do have restrooms. Rocky beach and no waves because it's on the bay. Parking is $22 for non residents. Wish the water was clearer but it's natural. Brought water shoes but didn't really need them if you're careful. They have an East beach and West beach within park. West allows bbqs, larger fields and nice views. East beach is more like a beach due to lifeguard staff. Nature center located on east beach as well. My photos are from west beach only.

I've come here a handful of times and it's always great. This time around, I came to the beach with…read moremy family for the 4th of July. I arrived at 11ish, paid $22 (non-Connecticut residents have to pay) and found parking immediately. Around 12:30 the parking lots were at capacity and closed. I love how there's so much to do at the park. You can grill, go to the beach, go for a walk and even ride your bike. It's a great time. The beach is small and full of rocks and pebbles. The water was freezing even in the hot weather. The walk towards the water is even worse. There's rocks everywhere you step and can be extremely painful. My sister and I both cut our feet trying to get in and out of the water so I HIGHLY recommend getting some water shoes! My favorite parking lot is the west side only because there's a bathhouse where you can change, use the bathroom and take a shower. Highly recommend to come here for a fun beach day or picnic or grilling. Love love this place!

Compo Beach is located in Westport, Connecticut…read more I was invited to this beach for their annual Fourth of July celebration, which consisted of an awesome fireworks display. The beach is nice and clean. They have a concession building that serves many desirable beach day food options, like hot dogs, burgers, chicken fingers, ice cream, etc. It's nice to have a place to eat without having to leave the beach. Nice plus for me. There are indoor bathrooms that are very clean which is also a nice plus. They have volleyball nets, a playground, places where you can grill out and more. Great for the whole family. This beach is located in a nice suburban neighborhood so the surrounding area is nice as well. I really enjoyed myself and hope to be back one day.

very rocky, shelf everywhere as well. You need shoes to walk there, they charge $70 for parking and…read morethe beach is horrible!!

This place is a hidden gem and an absolute breathtaking place for meditation, solice and…read moreappreciating life.

It's really nice place to go and relax and there's not too many noise. I've been there quite a few…read moretimes .

My favorite local place for long quiet walks. This is a walkway by the beach with views of the…read moreLong Island Sound. A serene location all year round. They have picnic tables and multiple benches for you to relax and take in the views. People fish here, picnc, sunbathe, run and go on long walks here. I'm here frequently. It's very clean and safe. There is a small rocky beach access point. Some days are busier than others at this gem. Parking by permit only. I'm not sure how it is checked or enforced.

Came here to take a walk after eating breakfast, it was a wonderful breezy sunny day.read more

Best beach to take your dogs, even better for socializing your puppies. i have brought my 3 year…read moreold dog here before but we recently got a puppy who still needs socializing skills with people and other dogs and this place is perfect its relaxing and easy for her to meet dogs that are running unleashed, it helped her seeing all the dogs running around just playing. But please bring a potty bag to pick up after your dog just a friendly reminder, its no fun avoiding dog feces on the beach.

We never actually made it onto Jennings Beach. My son and I just wanted to stop by in the…read moreafternoon, see the beach, and walk around for a little while. When we were told it would cost $40 just to park, we turned around and left. Forty dollars to park for a brief afternoon visit? That's ridiculous. The beach may be lovely, but we'll never know.

Penfield Beach is one of the 6 public beaches in Fairfield, however, from the Memorial Day weekend…read moreto Labor Day, you must either have a season pass (open only to Fairfield residents) or pay a daily fee to park and visit the beach: $50 a day for weekends and holidays, $40 for weekdays in 2025 (I guess you could walk or boat in). I vist out of season and it's a nice, clean, beach, with a view of 2 lighthouses. It's a good sized beach to walk along, enjoy the views, catch a sunrise or sunset, particularly when barely anyone is there. Plenty of parking and not too far a walk to the beach (except when it's packed).

We had our wedding at the Jacky Durrell Pavilion in September 2024 and it was absolutely amazing!…read more This is a hidden gem in Connecticut offers views over looking the beach and is perfect for sunsets! It also has a lit up wrap around deck and a fireplace for those chilly nights! There is also a warming kitchen (no grill/stove access) a stand up fridge/freezer, and tables/chairs available for rental if needed. VERY reasonable price to rent out this venue hall considering it's in Fairfield and on the beach. This is a perfect venue for any type of reunion, party, wedding, or simply going to the beach and enjoying the summer weather. The staff were very accommodating for what was needed during the rental process!

Visited Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk this weekend. It's a lovely beach with lots picnic tables and…read moreareas to sit and eat. I came towards sunset so there wasn't much of a crowd. Parking on the weekends for non permit holders is $70 which is so outrageous to me. We ended up finding street parking and walking over, which was about a 10 min walk.

Parking was free the day I came here. The beach wasn't crowded at all. There's a nice restaurant…read morewith a decent variety of food options. The food quality was pleasantly surprising. The playground for the kids is a nice touch. The women's rest rooms need some serious upkeep though. It was pretty gross.

What an amazing officer on the beach. He is very good and very respectful I love his attitude and…read morewould go anytime just to see him now. Amazing experience

Not as nice as Burying Hill Beach (5 stars) but better than Compo Beach (3 stars). Rodney…read moreDangerfield use to live near here.

Im not gunna hate on Shady. As much as i would love to just bash it for being, well, what it is…read more I didnt know any better growing up near here, and it was a decent spot back then, and its still a decent spot now! Find a chill bench, roll a blunt, and accept it for what it is. I personally would NOT advise anyone to go "swimming" at this beach, but i guess i understand why people do go in that filthy water. Lemme just say that, while i do appreciate Shady, being here, makes me truly appreciate living in San Diego that much more now! Sorry Norwalk...oh, and yall can keep your humidity too!

Don't go here. It is a pre-setting for non-resident parking. Our car being towed here only 15…read moreminutes. We actually asked twice before we entered the 3rd parking space. And because we parked at right , not left, our car being towed only 15 min later. They asked $150 CASH ONLY and no receipt. You need to pay another $150 to town for parking violation. In order to get back our car, we need to find the closest ATM to get cash and very rude person in the garage. They made me go through such a pain process and my 4 yr old daughter just stayed outside in chilly wind. We finally got back our car. But my daughter got a fever that night.

The very best beach in Fairfield. Quiet. Private…read more Beautiful setting w a view of the end of Southport Harbor, Westport & across the LI Sound- Long Island, NY. Adjacent to the private golf coarse, infamous mansions of Sasco Hill. Peaceful sea grass meadows, excellent bird watching, kayaking, sailing. Excellent sea glass sleuthing. Life guard on duty @ the main beach area but not beyond the stone jetty. Small snack bar. New stone restrooms. BBQ grills, picinic tables, recycling. Beach is raked wkly. Long ample parking lot along the back of the beach except on holiday/weekends.

Not the normal crowded Ffld beach but that's one of the best parts about it. Fun place to walk…read morearound with the golf course and gorgeous at sunset!