Stopped by here with some sandwiches from close by! Parking is available on the street or across…read morethe street in the park parking lot! Came here late one afternoon and we ate some sandwiches on the lifeguard chair as we watched the boats come in and dock (and undock). I found a handful of pieces of sea glass. They have a beach toy library for the kiddos & it's cute but I'm not entirely sure I will be back! It was a little small and I definitely wouldn't feel comfortable swimming in the water due to the high number of boats / industrial nature of the water... however I enjoyed the ambiance still & it was one of the free beaches in the area.

Amazing we had the best time! Will absolutely go back . Beautiful too. We just loved the scenery.read more

This isnt a beach! It is a batch of dirt and rocks! You wont be able to get your beach umbrella…read morethrough the rocky ground so be prepared to have to hols your umbrella! A woman suggested to used a rock to hit the umbrella!! Lol There isnt sand and it is by the picnic and bbq sector by the "beach". It is a free spot and if you can get parking - go for it but be prepared to be underwhelmed! The water is equal disappointing and disgusting! The only saving point is the bathroom which is clean and the shower head outside to the left of the bathrooms! I basically filled up buckets of water and hauled it to "sand" for the kids to play with!

Four stars because it was pretty and the old asylum was a sight to see. The parking area is…read moreneedlessly far away from the building, under some shady trees. There are actual paved spaces that must have once been parking sports (maybe one a low budget basketball court) that would bring you closer and prevent walking exposed to the boiling summer sun. I cannot speak to any actual walking trails, but the dogs that were playing seemed to be having a great time. The old building is gated off, understandable, but you can tell from the outside it was made in an older era where aesthetics meant something and it wasn't all about saving a penny.

The Seaside State Park is quite a unique place as it hosts the infamous and now abandoned Seaside…read moreSanatorium, a building that was commissioned in the 1930 when tuberculosis was a major affliction. One of the treatments for this disease was fresh air, so many of these sanatoriums were built around the coast and around lakes, copying a trend that had taken over European lands. Over time it was discovered that fresh air not only helped tuberculosis but all types of diseases, particularly mental illnesses like depression and anxiety. As tuberculosis became a controlled ailment, the Seaside became a host to more people with mental illnesses as well as the elderly. Supposedly, during this period of the Seaside as a psychiatric ward, many irregularities took place and the consequence resulted in patient's deaths. I have no proof of this but that is how the story goes. All this information is found on the Connecticut .org websites. Arriving to this "haunted" and "damned" place, as many publicize it, is a unique experience. I parked in a lot with an abandoned garden house next to it, making even the parking area spooky. The building sits at the distance, and some people jog around or walk their dogs. The peculiar feeling of being watched is pervasive though, even though there aren't many people around. I walked the garden, walked a covered bridge that is very spooky, touched a water well that has dried up, walked by the beach and over a wall that protects the shore from erosion. I stayed on the paved path as much as possible because I felt that a certain order needed to be followed, even if there are no signs that say "Keep off the grass". One lap around this property is more than enough. I started on the left, and exited on the right. Once I exited, I didn't look back because I felt that I was being watched from behind the boarded windows. I was not interested in seeing a ghost looking at me or waving goodbye from the broken glass window... Spooky as it may seem, this is a beautiful place, the building is gorgeous, the view is amazing. If you are looking for serenity, this is a good place for it. The views of the Connecticut coast are amazing as well. I was very happy to have visited this active site in Waterford. This place is also known as The Seaside Sanatorium.

Both the Cecelia Ann & the Jessica W will get you to Block Island from New London comfortably. If…read moreyou'd prefer to have more top level, front facing seating on the upper deck, the Cecelia Ann offers more top deck seats since you'll be able to see Block Island from the bow & have more 360 views overall. On site parking at the Terminal is $15 which I consider more than fair. Insider Tip: if you set up an account online when booking tickets, you'll earn rewards towards discounts on future tickets. Nothing but for Block Island

Great experience on the Block Island Express ferry. Very easy to book tickets, very easy to park…read moreand board and it was a smooth quick trip over to the island. We went on a cloudier day so there was plenty of seating.

Stunning gardens in full bloom we enjoyed in late June this year with the beach being very…read moreinviting. There is beautiful expansive lawn with trees and tables to enjoy a picnic. Glad we stopped and look forward to visiting again.

I really enjoy walking around this area. They have the beach, the house, the garden. There's so…read moremany areas to walk around and take pictures. There's always an event going on.

Elion beach has been in my family for generations. It's a place where, for the families whom own…read moreit, can gather and enjoy summer, whenever they want. It doesn't matter if your family is from CT or Pakistan. Elion beach family members can have fun, share stories with one another and experience the ocean as only the ocean can offer. This spot has shed many memories for me. My cousin benj showed me how to use muscles attached to the rock and how to fish with them. My uncle jack nearly drowned one of my dogs here. To my bubbie, this was home. It's a nice beach to come to and think back on my memories and enjoy the atmosphere- the fond memories of family, the water, the sand and the waves crashing in on the shore.

Enjoyable flat easy walk along the stunning coast line. It was a warm day with no shade so be…read moreprepared depending on weather. Plenty of benches to take a break. The train rail running parallel with the boardwalk was fun as they went by.

A pop up shower shortened my visit, but otherwise it was an enjoyable experience. Some nice views,…read morealthough parking can be a little difficult. Overall a nice way to spend some time during the summer.