A good spot to hang out and chill alone or accompanied. You can observe nature, bike, jog, walk or…read moreget in the water & do kayak, boating, swim or paddle board if you desire. It's a beautiful park. Check it out.

Beautiful hiking spot with easy to navigate trails and stunning ocean views. We were able to see…read moreFisher's Island, Long Island, and Groton. The port-a-potties were a nice amenity too. It was a little loud due to small airplanes taking off and landing at the nearby airport but it added a layer of intrigue. There are picnic tables and plenty of spots to sit along the water. Next time, I'll bring food and a book.

Went on Blackhawk yesterday November 23rd, it was a beautiful day for fishing, and that's exactly…read morewhat we did. Everyone caught their limits, the crew were a superior bunch, very helpful and friendly, I don't know why they were said to be off putting. My cousin and I would strongly recommend taking a day trip with them!

We have been on The Black Hawk quite a few times and every time we have a wonderful experience! I…read morecan't say enough about the Captain and crew. They not only help to educate anyone new to fishing in a fun way, but they also enjoy what they do and it shows. We catch beautiful fish every time we go. Our whole family enjoys it and we look forward to many years of fishing on the Black Hawk and creating great family memories.

Best guide we've ever had! Captain Peter wanted you to catch fish just as much as you wanted to…read morecatch fish. He was quick to move when a spot wasn't working. He gave us great tips and help the whole time. We went two days with him, we did great both days in totally different areas bc he moved around until we found them. We'll be booking with him soon again!

My wife booked a fishing trip with Captain Peter and FlylightCharters for my Father-in-law, my two…read moresons (ages 7 and 9), and me for our birthdays. By far one of the better private charters I have taken. Capt. Peter gave more than great directions on finding his dock and boat and a very thorough overview of all the safety equipment before we set out. Seas were calm and the weather cool for a July Sunday. Capt Peter made sure everyone was safe when on the boat and it was moving, was very knowledgeable about the long-Island sound and various landmarks during our charter. We followed the birds but the usual spot was quite crowded with a lot of other boats so Peter took us to a much less crowded spot and we got into hitting strippers and blues pretty good. What was the best thing for me was how patient and attentive Capt. Peter was to my two boys. I have been on many other charters before where the Capt. And crew are not nearly as good or concerned about the kids. But Capt. Peter answered every question they had (which were sometimes asked multiple times), he was great helping them fish so my father-in-law an I could man our own rods, and was great at teaching my boys how to cast, jig and reel. With a little instruction from Capt. Peter, my 9 year old was even able to land his first striper completely unassisted! I can't tell you how happy and proud this made my son. While we did not round out the day with any keepers, we definitely caught a nice showing of fish. When we got back to the dock and were heading to the car, my boys were like "Dad, how soon can we come back and fish with him again?". I would definitely recommend Capt. Peter and FlylightCharters to anyone, especially if you have kids. A much better experience than the crowded party boats, much more fun, and a very, very reasonable price!

Beautiful state park and free to walk about. It's something about that fresh crisp ocean air here…read more I love to just come here and walk around. It's really peaceful here. They also have public restrooms available during season.

Another informative historic site. There is also a waterfront walk and fishing pier on site. Part…read moreof the park was blocked off and required an admission ticket, but the site still offered up some nice views. On site parking too which was a nice surprise. Nothing too substantial here, but if it's free it's for me and I enjoyed walking the grounds.

Looking for a fun family fishing trip, my aunt booked us on the shamrock for a 6 hour excursion. As…read moreit is also BYOB, We brought a few coolers for fish and beer. The fish of the day to catch was fluke. Everyone in our 6 person party caught one along with about two dozen sea robins. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and Captain Peter was in high spirits. Besides the many stops, we got a great view of the city and Long Island. For lunch they had a decent amount of drinks and fast food for sale (burgers). The price (around $80pp) is a little on the steeper end, but it was worth the trip for sure. At the end of the trip one of the crewmen filleted any fish you caught for you (tip the man!). I would recommend checking out these guys if you are in the NYC area and want a fun day trip.

One of best party and charter boats operation in NY and the entire Northeast. It's run by a family…read morethat show a lot of respect for their customers. That matters more to me than anything else. They love what they do and it shows. They maintain a super clean ship, awesome gallery and superb mates. Especially Kyle. Sandworms are sold aboard which is a lifesaver when you can't get to the tackle shops. They also give you free clam baits. There's ample parking that seems to be free for now. Not sure what post pandemic conditions will bring. I love these guys, I try to fish with them anytime I can. I hope they never change. They also catch fish and put in the extra effort to do so.

Beautiful park. If no one is at the booth when you arrive, scan the QR code near parking and pay…read moreonline. Plenty of picnic tables are scattered around the park and a few charcoal grills. Lots of port-a-john near the beaches and a building closer to parking. No swimming was allowed at the beaches. Plenty of fishing though. Nice place to walk and look for shells. The mansion gardens are small and beautiful. Lots of colorful plants. Graceful collonade. Definitely a nice spot for photos. Lots of pollenators enjoying the gardens too. Pathways through the park are a mix of paved and gravel. Watch out for goose poop when crossing through the fields. Pets are welcome on a leash and be sure to pick up after them. State parks are "carry in, carry out" so there are no trash bins. Be sure to bring your own trash bag to dispose of your trash at home.

A beautiful seaside park that was surprisingly busy on breezy November weekend. We walked around a…read morefew of the gardens which I imagine will be even more impressive in the spring and summer.

My brother in law has been chartering half day trips with Mataura for years now and every time I've…read moregone it has been a great time. Captain Tom is fantastic and will do his best to make sure we're catching fish though, hey it's still a crap shoot. However, even though we may not catch many or may not be able to keep all we catch it's still a great time on a great boat. The first mate Amy also do a spot on job of handling the bait and tackle and even if you have ZERO experience fishing, she's awesome at taking care of everything and giving pointers. If you are able to keep your catches, she will also filet and bag it for you to take home. Can't go wrong with a good time on Mataura!

From the owner: Provide the best possible fishing experience on a spotless and friendly boat . We have 38 years…read moreexperience in getting the job done.

Not my cup of tea personally for a beach. Get here early enough it's peaceful and have better…read morechances in finding beach glass. Once the kids started showing up and screaming for no reason was where I made my decision. Looks like plenty to do though. There's a plentiful of volleyball nets. Looks like a play place as well.

I was a little disappointed this time around. This is usually my fave beach b/c of the white clean…read moresand,pool,& ocean. The ocean water was dirty & I've never seen that before @ this beach. Came on a Saturday so parking for non New London residence is $40. I was super bummed b/c the pool was closed. Worker said it was closed b/c it rained in the early morning. In the forecast there would not be rain after that & it didn't rain. I stood the whole day @ the beach. I tried getting in the water but it was dirty & freezing. It is always colder than lost beaches b/c it's off the Long Island Sound. I was not a happy camper especially after paying $40 to not really have a good time & couldn't even get a swim in.

I'm sorry it took me so long to review, but my party boat experience couldn't have been better. My…read morehusband and I were here last September and only 4 other people showed up. You know that generally a party boat won't sail with so few, because of the price of gas, but the captain took us out anyway. The mates were first rate, the captain moved the boat whenever needed to keep the catches coming. Everyone got blues. At 3 each, my husband and I had the fewest catches in the boat! Someone pulled up a striper, and at lest one person, maybe 2 caught their limit. Easily the best party boat experience I've ever had

NEVER again, and I would give 0 stars if that was an option. First of all it is marketed as a…read more"party, fishing boat". It was neither a party and no one was catching fish. Start out showing up like any other charter fishing trip. Old man in parking lot yells that there "better not be any alcohol" in the cooler we had. Well, you probably should have told us that when we called & by the way we are 40 years old and had a couple cans of beers in the cooler. Not 21 years old with beer bongs. Anyway, the 3 beers were under all the ice and under our food,pop, waters so we left them and planned on not drinking them. Later at noon we went to get our sandwiches and the staff had sneakily went through the cooler and took them. Really? We didn't care that it was a dry trip, but very pissed someone would go through my belongings without me present. Last, I realize the charter can't necessarily guarantee catching a fish. However, no one was catching and it was advertised as a bass & blue fishing trip and then was changed to a fluke trip when we got on board. Here's a tip: change the name from "party fishing boat" to "sneaky rip off".