Hartford Beaches

There are a lot of good reasons to go to a a beach in Hartford, CT. Whether you plan to go swimming, grilling on the beach, throwing the frisbee, flying a kite, going on walks, or just soaking up the sun, beaches are a home to many different awesome activities.

It is simple to locate a swimming beach in Hartford that are are within a short drive with the help of our list of beaches. If you could use some help with finding a beach near you, then use our table below. Enter the beach name, a city, or your zip code to filter beaches.

Hartford Beaches

Prior to going to a beach in Hartford, CT or the surrounding place, check online to be sure that it is accessible to the general public. You shouldn’t be surprised if the beach you want to visit is not open because of the time you get there, closing on certain days, or the time of the year.

Beaches may be temporarily closed due to water quality concerns as a result of temporary occurances such as bacteria, pollution, or algal blooms. Review the beach’s website before going to the beach for water quality updates.

Hartford, CT Beach Rules

While each beach in Hartford may have unique guidelines for attending the beach, be prepared to abide to the following guidelines for any beach in Hartford that you go to.

  • Alcohol may not be permitted.
  • Stay within the specified swimming area.
  • Only visit the beach during open hours.
  • Never disobey an order from the lifeguard on duty. If the lifeguard ask you to stop doing something, then you must do it.
  • Pick up any garbage that you bring to the beach.
  • Even if a lifeguard is at attention, understand that you’re swimming at risk to yourself.

Hartford Beach Travel Tips

  1. Know if there are bathrooms. Restroom locations are probably the least of your worries before you plan out your beach trip. But you never want to be stuck in a spot where you gotta find a restroom soon but you can’t find one nearby. If you cannot find restroom information on the beach’s website, you should plan on the fact that a public bathroom or porta potty isn’t open. Make sure that you go to the bathroom before leaving for the beach.
  2. Always stay in the designated swimming space. If there’s a ropped off swim area it is probably unsafe to swim outside of that area. There could be sharp objects under the water, be reserved for watercraft, or is not monitored by lifeguards.
  3. Avoid the crowds. It can be tough to find a parking spot at some beaches in Hartford. Arriving as early as you can can help you find a good spot to park and the perfect spot on the beach.
  4. Will there be a lifeguard? Most sizeable beaches in Hartford will have a lifeguard supervising, however do not depend on a lifeguard being at the beach. On your way to the beach, look for lifeguard on duty signs. Sometimes they display lifeguard patrol hours.
  5. Bring a mesh bag for your stuff. It’s convenient to grab a purse, grocery bag, or waterproof duffle bag to store beach gear such as towels, buckets, tents, and lifejackets. But these bags keep water from evaporating, causing mildew problems or just keeping beach gear from drying out.
  6. Watch out for insects. If you want to visit the beach early in the day or late in the day, you should anticipate that mosquitos, sand flies, beach hoppers and other nuisance insects could be an issue.
  7. Sunscreen is a necessity. The sunscreen you pack should be waterproof if you are considering going in the water. The sunscreen must be re-applied whenever you dry off to stay protected.