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Hammonasset Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 2th place out of 49 beaches in the Connecticut region 57.1 km away from its center, the city of Hartford. It is one of the beaches of Seaview Beach settlement, just 2.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a long lasting coastline with blue water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Hammonasset Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Madison Country, which has a rating of 7.8.
Hammonasset Beach (Connecticut) is located outside the Seaview Beach settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Hammonasset Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
Madison 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Crescent Beach 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Savin Rock 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Sea Bluff 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
Seaside 2.9 km
What to do in Hammonasset Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Hammonasset Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Hammonasset Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
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The coastline of Hammonasset Beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Hammonasset Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Hammonasset Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Hammonasset Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Hammonasset Beach.
There are 17 places to stay in the Hammonasset Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Hammonasset Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Hammonasset Beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
The month with the highest temperature in Hammonasset Beach is July. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 5°C and water 4°C. See more details in weather section.
Hammonasset Beach (Connecticut) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Hammonasset Beach (Connecticut) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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