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Beaches & Waterfrontin Westport, CT

3 grandparent-friendly beaches & waterfront in Westport. Sandy shores and Sound access for a classic summer day.

Fun things to do at beaches & waterfront in Westport
  • Beach Olympics — 3-legged race, longest seaglass find, best sandcastle, who finds the prettiest shell — make up the events as you go.
  • Wave Counting — Pick a spot and count waves for 2 minutes. First to 30 wins. More competitive than it sounds.
  • Message in the Sand — Each person writes or draws something in wet sand before the tide takes it. Take a photo before it goes.
Budget tips for Westport
  • Most public beaches are free — the parking fee is the real cost. Arrive before 9am to beat both the crowds and the lot attendant at many state beaches.
  • Pack everything: sunscreen, snacks, water, towels. Beach vendor prices are 2–3x normal. A soda on the sand shouldn't cost $6.

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Beaches & Waterfront📍 Westport, CT

Compo Beach

Westport's iconic 29-acre Long Island Sound beach

🚶 Walk-in OK♿ Accessible⏱ ~3hr
4.4(225 Google)
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Beaches & Waterfront📍 Westport, CT

Sherwood Island State Park

Connecticut's first state park — beach, fields, and picnic areas

🚶 Walk-in OK♿ Accessible🤫 Quiet⛱️ Shaded⏱ ~2hr
4.7(2,100 Google)
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Beaches & Waterfront📍 Westport, CT

Sherwood Island State Park

CT's first state park — 1.5 miles of Sound shoreline

🚶 Walk-in OK♿ Accessible⛱️ Shaded⏱ ~3hr
4.5(3,163 Google)
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