We are not regular visitors of this beach because its a bit of a drive for us but we like to enjoy…read moreit every now and then We visited the East side of the beach this time. Pretty far from the crowded side and no food shack because it was permanently closed. Bummer. Good thing I brought some food . My daughter had a school beach day programmed and I came along. Why not? Breezy day but everyone enjoyed their time.

It has been a washout Memorial Day weekend. It rained all day Sunday. Today, Monday, we wanted to…read moretake a walk on the beach in Hammonasett State park. This is a gorgeous naturally beautiful piece of land. To our shock they were already charging $22 for out of state fees. Normally the season starts July 4th. We were unaware of the change in policy. Then, as we walked along the beach, we talked to life guards- all teenagers. They said they were asked to come out & stay on the beach even on Saturday although it was raining all day. Who are the ppl in charge of the park? Who makes these unilateral decisions? We the ppl are charged to walk on the edge of the ocean that belongs to the human race, so they can pay life guards on a rainy day with no ppl on the beach. Clearly, the CT govmt is in trouble.

Went on a half day (morning) fishing trip with these guys. Had to get up and leave Boston wicked…read moreearly in the morning, but the captain suggested getting there for a morning run... Once we got out to the middle of the sound, it was NON STOP. There were four of us, and we must have reeled in at least 20 bluefish each. Didn't get any stripers, they are pretty outnumbered. The captain and mate do most of the work, all you really have to do is reel the fish in. I think you can take turns driving or preparing bait if you want. $550 for a half day (5 hours or so). Four of us was perfect. Bring beer, snacks, etc! Boat was great too, good condition, and the captain and mate know there stuff. Highly recommended!

Love fishing, and the mate was really helpfull.read more

Well run business. Great people and great kayaks. The employees are very instructive, informed and…read morealways caring. They provided maps, suggested routes and things to be on the outlook. Beautiful area, beautiful bay. They had both single kayaks and tandem kayaks available. They also sell kayaks and all supplies. I will be back. Highly recommended.

My first kayak trip was eventful and enjoyable because of Indian River. I've rafted and canoed…read morerapids so kayaking was naturally the next in line. I had the ambitions plan to fish and have a nice lunch on the water. That plan went under water literally. Not even 100 ft from the launch I capsized. The staff were extremely helpful especially Sara who helped me pinpoint my mistake got me another kayak and I was off with no further issues. Started off rocky ended with an awesome day on water. When I return to Connecticut I will definitely make Indian River one of my stops.

There is a good selection of bait and tackle. If you can't find what you need, the owner Chris will…read moreget it for you. The prices are the best in the area

It's clean and fisherman friendly The minnows are thick and healthy. I've always caught something…read morethem

Came with my 10-year old grandson who wanted to pick out a rod and reel. The staff was so…read morerespectful to him and helpful-the kind of treatment a child seldom gets, but can make such a difference. He was delighted.

We're in Westbrook a lot over the summer and had no idea they rented paddle boards and kayaks here…read more The water was so calm! My girls (9 and 12) were able to paddle board and kayak on their own. They never paddle boarded before but caught on quick. I used an inflatable paddle board at another location in CT but found the non-inflatables at Black Hall to be much easier to stand. The price is very reasonable here. I believe it was $40 per person for 2 hours on the paddle board. I was in the tandem kayak with my 9 year old. We were paddling out of sync at first but got into a nice rhythm in no time. Some bickering at first but all in good fun. 2 hours was plenty of time for us. They're also very friendly here! Paul mentioned that they are open pretty much all year round though you probably don't want to kayak or paddle board when the weather gets bad in the winter. The store sells a lot of fishing equipment and bait. We saw someone purchasing eels. Yikes! Restroom inside. Love this place.

Joy was very accommodating, the boat was a perfect sale and we enjoyed ourselves on a beautiful…read moreafternoon. Would definitely recommend.

I always wanted to go to Greece and this experience to visit Athens and the Saronic Islands were…read moreamazing! Despite the weather not being the best, May 2025, the islands were not crowded which is why it was arranged to go at this time! Greek cuisine deserves its own spotlight. Whether dining at a seaside taverna or exploring bustling markets, I was treated to flavors that celebrated freshness and tradition. Imagine biting into tomatoes so sweet they taste like candy, or savoring seafood caught hours before it landed on your plate. I will always savor the Feta cheese and the Ouzo! Joy recommended several high quality restaurants and we weren't disappointed! Joy did her very best to give us many options of activities or to go it alone! The captain and host, assistant to the captain couldn't have been more accommodating on my boat, The Full House! I will never forget this experience! Thank you Joy!

I did not know that we had this small treasure by the beach…read more My daughter saw it during the school trip and wanted to stop and investigate. So nice to visit a small animal Nature Center and watch live a bird nest. There was CPR training being conducted so one of the rooms was closed but for the first time ever I got to see a blue jay bird up close. So Neat

This was a nice shell beach and there was even a walkable maze. We spent about an hour here…read moreenjoying the beautiful view of the ocean on one side and the lagoon on the other.

Poorly ran by Staff the owner could careless about the members needs or concerns…read more Just a unpleasant experience totally disappointed would never sign up again. Impossible getting on a boat when needed so many rules & hoops. Monetized and controlled. They say hassle free it was the biggest hassle ever rather own a boat!!!

It all sounds good on paper. Good boats. But stuff is constantly canceling reservations even "due…read moreto a weather condition" with a slight chance of fog or rain on a days which can be really spent on a water. Boats availability on a weekends are very limited. So real life experience is that you will be able to use the club boats less then 50% of time when you want them. I feel , that they are not delivering on their promises and not a good value for the money we are spending on boating. a At least this is experience with an Carefree of Eastern Connecticut.

Joe was amazing! He was personable, knowledgeable, and a great teacher. Everyone in our party had…read moredifferent levels of experience fishing and he took the time to help us on an individual level. The boat was spotless and comfortable for all of us. It was an amazing experience, my brother and I surprised our dad, he was thrilled. We caught a lot of fish, Joe navigates like a wizard. We will definitely be back, thanks for the great trip!

We did the 3-hour tour and had a great afternoon fishing with Joe and first mate Josh. For…read morescheduling, One Drift Charters was very accommodating for our group who ranged in age from 24 to 73. This a great adventure for all ages. The crew was helpful and knowledgeable with the laws and regulations on the ocean and we caught lots of fish. They provided all equipment and bait required for the trip. Captain Joe made everyone feel comfortable on the boat and engaged in conversations with all in the group. Would highly recommend. -Armand P.