Susan’s guidebook for Cove View Cottage

Susan
Susan’s guidebook for Cove View Cottage

Beach

Great beach, Board Walk, Arcade, Mini Golf, Rides and Concessions. For information on fees and events visit Parking: (Parking charge includes admission for up to five guests. I was able to purchase a car pass in 2021, hope to for 2022) Prices include new Connecticut sales tax Weekdays: $20.00 Weekends: $25.00 July 4: $35.00 Evening: $15.00 after 6:00 PM for more info see https://ocean-beach-park.com/
65 locals recommend
Ocean Beach Park
98 Neptune Ave
65 locals recommend
Great beach, Board Walk, Arcade, Mini Golf, Rides and Concessions. For information on fees and events visit Parking: (Parking charge includes admission for up to five guests. I was able to purchase a car pass in 2021, hope to for 2022) Prices include new Connecticut sales tax Weekdays: $20.00 Weekends: $25.00 July 4: $35.00 Evening: $15.00 after 6:00 PM for more info see https://ocean-beach-park.com/
Beautiful beach, views, crabbing. Parking is limited, so plan to arrive early on the weekends. Daily parking passes for non-residents can be purchased at the gate. They have free Concerts Wednesday Nights 6:30-8:00pm. I was able to purchase wrist bands in 2021 free walk in admission. For more information visit http://thedayimag.com/waterfordpr/summer2021/
12 locals recommend
Waterford Beach Park
317 Great Neck Rd
12 locals recommend
Beautiful beach, views, crabbing. Parking is limited, so plan to arrive early on the weekends. Daily parking passes for non-residents can be purchased at the gate. They have free Concerts Wednesday Nights 6:30-8:00pm. I was able to purchase wrist bands in 2021 free walk in admission. For more information visit http://thedayimag.com/waterfordpr/summer2021/
Fees There is a daily parking fee for non-residents. State Park/Forest Fees | Season and other Park Passes Only campers, and fishermen with passes may enter the park after sunset. In the off-season, the gates are unlocked at 8:00 am and are locked at sunset.
58 locals recommend
Rocky Neck State Park
244 W Main St
58 locals recommend
Fees There is a daily parking fee for non-residents. State Park/Forest Fees | Season and other Park Passes Only campers, and fishermen with passes may enter the park after sunset. In the off-season, the gates are unlocked at 8:00 am and are locked at sunset.
Fees There is a daily parking fee for non-residents. State Park/Forest Fees | Season and other Park Passes Only campers, and fishermen with passes may enter the park after sunset. In the off-season, the gates are unlocked at 8:00 am and are locked at sunset.
173 locals recommend
Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post Rd
173 locals recommend
Fees There is a daily parking fee for non-residents. State Park/Forest Fees | Season and other Park Passes Only campers, and fishermen with passes may enter the park after sunset. In the off-season, the gates are unlocked at 8:00 am and are locked at sunset.
https://eltownhall.com/visitors-recreation/sites-of-interest/beaches/ MCCOOK POINT PARK & BEACH 8-10 Atlantic Street Niantic, CT 06357 *Non-resident Day Pass Weekday $40.00 *Non-resident Day Pass Weekend $50.00
13 locals recommend
McCook's Beach
13 locals recommend
https://eltownhall.com/visitors-recreation/sites-of-interest/beaches/ MCCOOK POINT PARK & BEACH 8-10 Atlantic Street Niantic, CT 06357 *Non-resident Day Pass Weekday $40.00 *Non-resident Day Pass Weekend $50.00

Food scene

Great Food. Free Delivery. Very Close by. https://www.recoveryroomnewlondon.com/menu (860) 443-2619
15 locals recommend
Recovery Room Restaurant
4502 445 Ocean Ave
15 locals recommend
Great Food. Free Delivery. Very Close by. https://www.recoveryroomnewlondon.com/menu (860) 443-2619
Great Food. Delivers locally. https://www.jasminethainewlondon.com/menu.aspx
7 locals recommend
Jasmine Thai Restaurant
470 Bank St
7 locals recommend
Great Food. Delivers locally. https://www.jasminethainewlondon.com/menu.aspx
Great Food. Nice Bar. Outide Seating.
27 locals recommend
On The Waterfront Restaurant
250 Pequot Ave
27 locals recommend
Great Food. Nice Bar. Outide Seating.
Great burgers, hotdogs, clam rolls, onion rings, fried pickles, ice cream, picnic tables by the water
16 locals recommend
Fred's Shanty Restaurant
272 Pequot Ave
16 locals recommend
Great burgers, hotdogs, clam rolls, onion rings, fried pickles, ice cream, picnic tables by the water
Great Food! Nice Bar.
15 locals recommend
Tony D's
92 Huntington St
15 locals recommend
Great Food! Nice Bar.
Great Cold Lobster Rolls, Greek style pizza, seafood, extensive menu bery family friendly. Casual. Eat in or take Out.
14 locals recommend
Ocean Pizza Restaurant and Seafood House
88 Ocean Ave
14 locals recommend
Great Cold Lobster Rolls, Greek style pizza, seafood, extensive menu bery family friendly. Casual. Eat in or take Out.
Great Hot or Cold Lobster Rolls, Full Lobster dinners, steamers, hamburgers, hot dogs, Ice Cream. Outside, picnic tables, tent , near the water views of downtown, trains, marina.
36 locals recommend
Captain Scott's Lobster Dock
80 Hamilton St
36 locals recommend
Great Hot or Cold Lobster Rolls, Full Lobster dinners, steamers, hamburgers, hot dogs, Ice Cream. Outside, picnic tables, tent , near the water views of downtown, trains, marina.
Cool Sailing themed restaurant in Mystic.
106 locals recommend
Red 36
2 Washington St
106 locals recommend
Cool Sailing themed restaurant in Mystic.
Great Food. Fine Dining.
67 locals recommend
Bravo Bravo
19 E Main St
67 locals recommend
Great Food. Fine Dining.
Good Food. Nice outside patio.
12 locals recommend
Lillian's Cafe
374 Main St
12 locals recommend
Good Food. Nice outside patio.
Great Ice Cream!
10 locals recommend
Michael's Dairy
629 Montauk Ave
10 locals recommend
Great Ice Cream!
Market that has wonderful hummus, feta, olives, pita etc
Saeed's International Market
464 Ocean Ave
Market that has wonderful hummus, feta, olives, pita etc
Love their food. Go for happy hour or fir dinner. Reservations needed.
31 locals recommend
The Shipwright's Daughter
20 E Main St
31 locals recommend
Love their food. Go for happy hour or fir dinner. Reservations needed.
Great views. Play corn hole on the dock and get a cocktail. Kong lines in the summer.
73 locals recommend
Dog Watch Cafe
194 Water St
73 locals recommend
Great views. Play corn hole on the dock and get a cocktail. Kong lines in the summer.
BYOB great views. They don’t take reservations so expect a long wait in the summer. Great lobster & seafood.
42 locals recommend
Ford's Lobsters
15 Riverview Ave
42 locals recommend
BYOB great views. They don’t take reservations so expect a long wait in the summer. Great lobster & seafood.

Sightseeing

Wonderful historic place to visit.
276 locals recommend
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville Ave
276 locals recommend
Wonderful historic place to visit.
341 locals recommend
Mystic Aquarium
341 locals recommend
Wine taskings, music events
61 locals recommend
Stonington Vineyards
523 Taugwonk Rd
61 locals recommend
Wine taskings, music events
Essex is a great town, the Griswold Inn is the oldest taven in the country. Great shops and the CT River Museum is there too!
49 locals recommend
The Griswold Inn
36 Main St
49 locals recommend
Essex is a great town, the Griswold Inn is the oldest taven in the country. Great shops and the CT River Museum is there too!

Spa

If you are looking for a Spa Day, this is the place!
22 locals recommend
The Spa at Norwich Inn
607 W Thames St
22 locals recommend
If you are looking for a Spa Day, this is the place!

Theater/Cabaret/Pub

My favorite place! Visit Blue Jeans Pub Saturday nights, a Staurday or Sunday afterrnon performance. https://www.theoneill.org/summer2021
16 locals recommend
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
305 Great Neck Rd
16 locals recommend
My favorite place! Visit Blue Jeans Pub Saturday nights, a Staurday or Sunday afterrnon performance. https://www.theoneill.org/summer2021