Save the Sound has released its 2019 Long Island Sound Beach Report and has rankings for the best beaches in Connecticut based on their water quality.
Connecticut's 10 Top Beaches
Surf Club Beach, Madison
Quigley Beach, Stamford
Eastern Point Beach, Groton
Esker Point Beach, Groton
East (Cove Island) Beach, Stamford
McCook Point Beach, East Lyme
White Sands Beach*, Old Lyme
Pleasure Beach, Waterford
East Warf Beach, Madsion
Pear Tree Point Beach*, Darien
*These beaches are limited access for local residents only.
For grades on all Connecticut beaches in the report, see below.