Shoreline Connecticut, which runs east and slightly north of New Haven along Long Island Sound up toward the Connecticut River Valley towns of Essex and Old Lyme can offer some of the most rewarding and memorable activities in New England. Naturally, this region of Connecticut is known for its numerous coastal activities including swimming, fishing, and boating. Each town along Long Island sound is unique from the next, while still sharing the cozy coastal makeup.

This section of ShoreViews.com is designed to give you a a detailed listing of where you can find the majority of coastal Connecticut's typical shoreline activities and is broken down by type of activity and related towns.