Jacquelyn's Guidebook
Sightseeing
2 miles away is a local favorite beach spot, bring a chair!
Also there is a playground for kids, volleyball games and you can walk to Savin Rock! Make sure to pay to park if you don’t walk. Usually $10-12 for the day
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Seabluff Beach
2 miles away is a local favorite beach spot, bring a chair!
Also there is a playground for kids, volleyball games and you can walk to Savin Rock! Make sure to pay to park if you don’t walk. Usually $10-12 for the day
.2 miles from house and easy access to walk near water, can easily bring beach chair. To get here take right out front door and walk straight. This is a great beach for shell hunting and walking!
The West Haven shore is one of the state’s foremost locations to observe rare shorebirds. The Sandy Point Beach & Bird Sanctuary, a site listed on the Connecticut Coastal Birding Trail, has been designated an “Important Bird Area” by Audubon Connecticut, a state office of the National Audubon Society.
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Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary
Beach Street.2 miles from house and easy access to walk near water, can easily bring beach chair. To get here take right out front door and walk straight. This is a great beach for shell hunting and walking!
The West Haven shore is one of the state’s foremost locations to observe rare shorebirds. The Sandy Point Beach & Bird Sanctuary, a site listed on the Connecticut Coastal Birding Trail, has been designated an “Important Bird Area” by Audubon Connecticut, a state office of the National Audubon Society.
7.8 miles from house. Great day trip. This is a beautiful place to drive to enjoy great views! Certain seasons a fee applies for non-residents to enter with a car / park (walk in is free), research in advance.
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Lighthouse Point Park
2 Lighthouse Rd7.8 miles from house. Great day trip. This is a beautiful place to drive to enjoy great views! Certain seasons a fee applies for non-residents to enter with a car / park (walk in is free), research in advance.
Great place to rent all kinds of beach gear - paddle boards, kayak, shade etc.
http://savinrocksurf.com/beach-rentals/
Savin Rock Surf Shop LLC
270 Captain Thomas BlvdGreat place to rent all kinds of beach gear - paddle boards, kayak, shade etc.
http://savinrocksurf.com/beach-rentals/
1.7 miles from the house. Highly recommend walking up and down the entire shore, this spot is beautiful! As is the beach to the left and right! If you don’t walk, parking is typically $10-12 per day in this area when available.
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Savin Rock Park
435 Captain Thomas Blvd1.7 miles from the house. Highly recommend walking up and down the entire shore, this spot is beautiful! As is the beach to the left and right! If you don’t walk, parking is typically $10-12 per day in this area when available.
2.5 miles from house. Who would ever guess you could experience the world’s largest indoor ropes course inside a furniture store?!
Great for kids, also play area for smaller children under 48 inches.
Full body harness and sling line will keep you connected at all times while you explore challenges.
Tickets and Information: https://www.itatjordans.com
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It Adventure Ropes Course
40 Sargent Dr2.5 miles from house. Who would ever guess you could experience the world’s largest indoor ropes course inside a furniture store?!
Great for kids, also play area for smaller children under 48 inches.
Full body harness and sling line will keep you connected at all times while you explore challenges.
Tickets and Information: https://www.itatjordans.com
6 miles from house, great for outdoor exploring and views of New Haven and the sound.
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East Rock Park
41 Cold Spring St6 miles from house, great for outdoor exploring and views of New Haven and the sound.
Yale University Art Gallery
1111 Chapel St4.5 miles from house
Food scene
10 miles from house.
Great for a nice family dinner out or date night. Don’t take the highway instead take beach / ocean street the whole way there. EASY drive with great ocean view most of the way.
https://www.stonebridgerestaurant.com
Highly recommend for weekend brunch!
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Stonebridge Restaurant
50 Daniel St10 miles from house.
Great for a nice family dinner out or date night. Don’t take the highway instead take beach / ocean street the whole way there. EASY drive with great ocean view most of the way.
https://www.stonebridgerestaurant.com
Highly recommend for weekend brunch!
5 miles from house. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana continues to be regarded as world-famous coal fired, New-Haven style pizza. It all started on Wooster Street in New Haven, CT over 95 years ago.
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Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
157 Wooster St5 miles from house. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana continues to be regarded as world-famous coal fired, New-Haven style pizza. It all started on Wooster Street in New Haven, CT over 95 years ago.
RipTide Restaurant & Bar
38 Ocean AveGreat lunch spot across from the water, close drive!
.6 miles from house. Easy and very affordable takeout breakfast or lunch! They also deliver!
Authentic NY bagels or a sandwich to take on an adventure ASAP no indoor dining. Takeout only.
West Haven Pizza and Deli
196 1st Ave.6 miles from house. Easy and very affordable takeout breakfast or lunch! They also deliver!
Authentic NY bagels or a sandwich to take on an adventure ASAP no indoor dining. Takeout only.
5 miles from house is Italian! They say that their “pizza’s are a little funky, our wines are on tap, and the fresh pasta’s made in-house. Everything on our menu is made from scratch and executed with finesse; an Italian art that’s been lost in American until now.”
https://www.olivesandoil.com
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Olives and Oil New Haven
124 Temple St5 miles from house is Italian! They say that their “pizza’s are a little funky, our wines are on tap, and the fresh pasta’s made in-house. Everything on our menu is made from scratch and executed with finesse; an Italian art that’s been lost in American until now.”
https://www.olivesandoil.com
Not just a venue, you can dine with Anthony’s Wednesday through Sunday. Great harbor views.
Call ahead to confirm hours.
Menu: https://www.anthonysoceanview.com/restaurant-dining/
Anthony's Ocean View Fine Catering - Wedding and Event Venue
450 Lighthouse RdNot just a venue, you can dine with Anthony’s Wednesday through Sunday. Great harbor views.
Call ahead to confirm hours.
Menu: https://www.anthonysoceanview.com/restaurant-dining/
Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill
100 S Water StGrab a deli meal to go and head to the water! Directly across the street from the beach so you will have lunch with a view.
Prospect Beach House Deli & Market
940 Ocean AveGrab a deli meal to go and head to the water! Directly across the street from the beach so you will have lunch with a view.
Recently renovated and right on the water, easily walk here from our place to enjoy a water view and meal! Tables are outside.
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Stowe's Seafood
347 Beach StRecently renovated and right on the water, easily walk here from our place to enjoy a water view and meal! Tables are outside.
Grocery
Shopping here for groceries is always our guests go to, and a pretty drive!
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Trader Joe's
560 Boston Post RdShopping here for groceries is always our guests go to, and a pretty drive!
ShopRite of Orange
259 Bull Hill LnSalon, spa & shopping!
Not always the closest options, but the best!
The best pedicures - some are ultra deluxe :) check online for pricing. Nearby food options too!
Lavender Nails Milford
340 E Main StThe best pedicures - some are ultra deluxe :) check online for pricing. Nearby food options too!
Whole Foods, White House Black Market, The Paper Store, Plan B Burger Bar, & Massage Envy just to name a few! Enjoy
Milford Marketplace
1650 Boston Post RdWhole Foods, White House Black Market, The Paper Store, Plan B Burger Bar, & Massage Envy just to name a few! Enjoy
Typical mall, with movies, lots of shopping and a Dave & Busters!
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Connecticut Post Mall
1201 Boston Post RdTypical mall, with movies, lots of shopping and a Dave & Busters!