Small, local beach, inexpensive. Gave it a 4 stars review…read morebecause it can use an extra hand in the clean up. Yes, people are responsible for their actions but nature (wind, animals) sometimes takes control of things which cause the garbage to be removed from the bin.

This places is an Amazing place , beautiful clean, family enjoyed, I totally recomendread more

My husband and I enjoy coming here. Friendly atmosphere, good music, great service. Good bar food.read more

I like your Beats cuz it has lots of sand and it is Frontier Celina and it has a jumping thingread more

Where Darien Beachgoing Gets Practical…read more Pear Tree Point is the more, shall we say, functional, of the two Darien public beaches. Weed Beach, located across a bay from Stamford, has something of a mystical quality to it. It is where high schoolers go in the summertime to smoke out (yes, the name is a coincidence), where the passionate but slightly off-tune sounds of local bands fill humid night air. Weed Beach has woodlands to wander through, a hidden playground through a clearing of trees, paddle tennis courts that I think only ghosts use, and lots and lots of weeds, making every step into the water squishy and unsure. But Pear Tree Point is the beach where you get things done. It's got boat docks attached, so it's the starting point for many a "booze cruise", a favorite pasttime of the Darienite. Families love Pear Tree Point, probably because it's shaped in such a way that it's easy for the kids to stay in view; there's nowhere to disappear to. So children go about producing their childlike things: sandcastles, trenches for the water to flow through, holes to bury themselves in. Pear Tree Point has a gazebo at its center, perched on top of rocks. It's perfect for eating a hamburger and fries from the concession stand during the day, and for making out at night. Pear Tree Point is situated along Long Neck Point, location of some of the fanciest houses in this very, very fancy part of the world. If you're the kind of person who likes to gawk at luxurious homes a la Newport, Rhode Island, then it's worth a slow drive down Long Neck Point road until you get to the end, which is a former girls' school now converted, I think, into residences. The atmosphere is rarefied, elegant, and oh-so-preppy. Pear Tree Point, like all the beaches in southern Fairfield County, has a kind of rough sand, and the water's generally cold. Tahiti it is not. The sun, like so many phenomena in the New York area, is either too dim or too scorching. It takes a certain toughness to enjoy beachgoing in the northeastern part of the United States. But after a day being there, you feel as if you have accompilshed something, and accomplishment, after all, is the highest personal value among most Darienites who bring the never-stop-achieving ethos of New York City back to their town.

Pear tree point is lovely. A beautiful beach to go to during the sunset. Large amount of parking…read moreand can either be quiet or busy depending on when you go. The snack bar "uncles by the shore" is owned by uncles deli which is situated on the post road in Darien and closes around 3pm I believe which is pretty annoying. One star off for their gross bathrooms. This beach is smaller than weed beach and does not have a pavilion like weed beach but has a cute gazebo and plenty of space. If you're lucky enough to even get in.

Very beautiful and clean lake , they have a little man made beach with bathrooms that also have…read moreshowers , very cool . We actually went fishing and had to walk around a little trail to get to the fishing spot . The only sad thing is that they don't have a fishing dock . They should consider building one , would make things a little more exciting . All in all a beautiful place whether you go fishing or just spend a day at the beach .

Amazing place to be nature every where quiet place. Good place to be. Water clear and no to crowded…read moreweek days recommend.

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 .

Love this lake primarily for its proximity to my house about half hour depending on traffic…read more The beach itself is okey. Relatively clean & water has no smell with Lifeguards showers & changing area. But I personally do not go in the water as it's a bit too dark for my liking. But I love going to relax and sunbathe while people watching. The entrance is $10 per car and theres a bbq area and plenty of space for family gathering. Keep in mind that it gets super crowded on the weekends and holiday. I recommend going early.

Love this lake primarily for its proximity to NYC~ only 1 hour or less depending on traffic…read more Beach itself is okey. Relatively clean & water has no smell with Lifeguards , showers & changing area. Entrance is 10 bucks per car. Theres a bbq area & area for swimming. Could get packed on the weekends. we always come before 11a that way we can enjoy some peace & quiet before the majority of the crowd arrives. Not the best lake, but if you just want a few hours or a day in the water without sitting in your car for hours, this will do.

We just wanted to have an afternoon by the water to relax &…read moreour cousin brought us to this beach. We had a short but sweet time. We came after hours so we didn't need to pay. Street parking was also free & easy to find on a overcast Saturday night. We enjoy the scenic drive going leading to the beach. We also did some boardwalk walking & saw some guys fishing. All in all, we have a short but sweet time.

Somehow we never knew about this beach and it's probably the closest beach to us. We came after…read moredinner and I feel like if it was early in the day we couldn't go there which sucks but that's how it is. I wish all these beaches weren't like oh blah blah towns only, especially when we live much closer than most of the people who can even go to these beaches! Anyway really nice place and we'll be back again if in the area.

Another trip to CT landed me at Savin Rock Beach. Very pretty location. There is a nice divided…read more walkway with a bike lane as well. Many gorgeous pictures to be taken here. As you come to the end (or beginning depending on which direction you started) of the trail/walkway there is a nice park for the kiddos. Slides, monkey bars/jungle gym. There is a parking fee if you aren't a resident.

Nice clean park with beautiful hand painted art work and wall murals. Very nice long walking path.read more

I most recently spent a few healing, soul-searching days at Kripalu, and on the last day, I hiked…read moreto this beach to meditate. (Go ahead and tell me I'm granola as $hit.) About the beach itself, it resides on a sizeable property, and they have a few chairs for sitting and relaxing while watching the calm lake in front. The sand seems smooth, so during the summer time I'm sure it's a fun place to swim and sunbath. There is a building with canoes and other types of boats on the property, but when I visited it was closed. Def a place to check out if you're ever at Kripalu.

Avoid at all costs while they are doing construction. It's impossible to actually get to a trail…read morehead. And there is no one in any of the offices to actually offer help. They should have warned us many trails closed or detours when we paid the parking fee. While not much I would have skipped the $10 feet since we actually didn't do anything during our trip as all the trail heads were too far

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ LOTS of trails of all levels if you're into hiking. + The Hessian Lake Loop is a super easy walking path for those with families, has a great view of the lake and mountain and has many picnic tables surrounding it. + The Trailside Museums & Zoo is located not too far from the Hessian Lake Loop and is totally, 100% free! And you WILL actually see animals, including a black bear, porcupine and bobcat! + There are vending machines randomly located throughout the park. Yes, they are pricey, but, if you're desperate you'll fork up the $$$ for a beverage or snack. + There are public restrooms every once in awhile by Hessian Lake. + There are multiple parking lots at the park that charge $10. + There is a massive field, perfect for a game of frisbee or any sport requiring a lot of space, between the Carousel and the Bear Mountain Inn. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Nothing! This park has a little bit of everything for everyone.