{"id":3031,"date":"2024-06-09T15:40:44","date_gmt":"2024-06-09T20:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/?p=3031"},"modified":"2024-10-08T10:06:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T15:06:55","slug":"12-places-to-buy-a-beach-house-in-connecticut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/12-places-to-buy-a-beach-house-in-connecticut\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Places to Buy a Beach House in Connecticut"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/mortgage\/rates\/hartford-ct\" title=\"Connecticut,\">Connecticut,<\/a> despite its relatively small size, boasts a stunning coastline along Long Island Sound, dotted with numerous beach towns (some even with an easy commute into NYC). You&#8217;ll find bustling summer hotspots to secluded nature retreats, all set against the backdrop of Long Island Sound&#8217;s natural beauty. A day spent on one of these beaches is sure to be a memorable experience. But why only spend the day? Soak up this beach living way-of-life all year-round with our list of where to buy the perfect beach house: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Branford, Connecticut <\/strong>has some lovely beaches along its shoreline, catering to different preferences and interests, whether you&#8217;re seeking a quiet retreat or a lively day by the water. You can find a <a href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/collections\/beach\/branford-ct?utm_source=tomo_blog\" title=\"\">house on an island<\/a> to one nestled along the Branford Shoreline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>East Haven, Connecticut<\/strong> also boasts some beautiful beaches along its coastline, providing locals with opportunities for relaxation and recreation. Whether you&#8217;re looking for a family-friendly destination or a tranquil escape by the water, East Haven&#8217;s beaches have something for everyone. You can find a handful of homes near Silver Sands and Shell Beach when looking for<a href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/collections\/beach\/east-haven-ct?utm_source=tomo_blog\" title=\"\"> beach homes for sale in East Haven<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fairfield, Connecticut<\/strong> has several beautiful beaches and <a href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/collections\/beach\/fairfield-ct?utm_source=tomo_blog\" title=\"\">beach homes for sale<\/a> along its coastline, including Jennings, Penfield, Southport, and Sasco beaches. Whether you&#8217;re looking for a beach that caters to families or a peaceful retreat, you\u2019ll find it at one of the Fairfield beaches.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Madison, Connecticut<\/strong> is a charming coastal town located along the Long Island Sound in New Haven County. Madison is home to several lovely beaches, including Hammonasset Beach State Park, which is the largest shoreline park in Connecticut. Hammonasset offers two miles of sandy beach, nature trails, picnic areas, and camping facilities. You\u2019ll find <a href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/collections\/beach\/madison-ct?utm_source=tomo_blog\" title=\"\">beach homes for sale<\/a> in this small town at all different price points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Milford, Connecticut<\/strong> is a picturesque coastal city located in New Haven County. The most well-known beach in Milford is Silver Sands, featuring a long stretch of sandy beach, dunes, and boardwalks. Experience the perfect blend of serenity and seaside living when you take a peek at our <a href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/collections\/beach\/milford-ct?utm_source=tomo_blog\" title=\"\">beach homes for sale in Milford<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Niantic, Connecticut<\/strong> is a wonderful town to own a beach home, offering a combination of natural beauty, community spirit, and coastal charm. Whether you&#8217;re looking for a year-round residence, a vacation home, or an investment property, Niantic has a lot to offer for <a href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/collections\/beach\/niantic-ct?utm_source=tomo_blog\" title=\"\">beach home buyers<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Norwalk, Connecticut<\/strong> features several beaches along its coastline, including Calf Pasture Beach and Shady Beach. Maybe your dream beach home is in one of these <a href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/collections\/beach\/norwalk-ct?utm_source=tomo_blog\" title=\"\">for sale listings<\/a>?\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Old Saybrook, Connecticut<\/strong> is a quintessential New England beach town nestled along the Connecticut shoreline, where the Connecticut River meets the Long Island Sound. It\u2018s not only a beautiful beach town, but a town that boasts a rich history dating back to Colonial times. You can find old and new <a href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/collections\/beach\/old-saybrook-ct?utm_source=tomo_blog\" title=\"\">beach homes for sale in Old Saybrook<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stamford, Connecticut<\/strong>. When you think of Stamford, the sixth-most populous city in New England, you don\u2019t necessarily think of beaches. But don\u2019t let this city fool you, there are some notable beaches, including Cummings Park Beach, one of Stamford&#8217;s most popular waterfront parks, offering a sandy beach, picnic areas, playgrounds, and sports fields. West Beach is a smaller, quieter beach, and Cummings Beach which is a popular spot for families since it&#8217;s less crowded. <a href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/collections\/beach\/stamford-ct?utm_source=tomo_blog\" title=\"\">Beach homes for sale<\/a> in this town offer many different price points as well.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Westbrook, Connecticut<\/strong> is a quaint shoreline community nestled on the banks of Long Island Sound between New Haven and New London, with adorable <a href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/collections\/beach\/westbrook-ct?utm_source=tomo_blog\" title=\"\">beach homes for sale<\/a>. A little fun fact: Westbrook encompasses three islands in Long Island Sound, all of which are uninhabited and one as tiny as .9 acres.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Westport, Connecticut<\/strong>, last but definitely not least, is a beauty of a coastal town with gorgeous beaches, a vibrant arts scene and small-town charm (and some great shopping). Prepare to fall in love with this historic town and its<a href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/collections\/beach\/westport-ct?utm_source=tomo_blog\" title=\"\"> beach homes for sale<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, Connecticut offers several charming beach towns along its picturesque coastline, each offering its own unique atmosphere and attractions. Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/collections\/beach\/ct\">beach homes for sale in Connecticut<\/a> and start enjoying the carefree lifestyle of living on or near the beach&#8230;just don\u2019t forget the sunscreen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:0;margin-right:0;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-6ca39df54d2cee3ace766f20f3aceba3 wp-block-post-author has-text-color has-contrast-color has-background has-tertiary-background-color has-large-font-size\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\" src=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9331-96x96.webp\" class=\"avatar avatar-96 photo\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9331-96x96.webp 96w, https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9331-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9331-24x24.webp 24w, https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9331-48x48.webp 48w, https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9331-300x300.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/author\/joelletomo-com\/\" target=\"_self\">Joelle Andersen<\/a><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__bio\">Joelle has worn many hats in her professional career, which included stints at companies such as Time Inc., CNN and Zillow. She loves real estate and is always looking for that perfect investment property. A self-proclaimed interior designer, she lives in a suburb of NY with her architect husband, 4 children and 2 cats.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soak up beach living with our list of places to buy a beach house in Connecticut. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":3036,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[35,58],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3031","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-best-places-to-buy-a-home","category-real-estate-trends"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/beach-homes-connecticut-tomo-jpg.webp","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3031","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3031"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3031\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3907,"href":"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3031\/revisions\/3907"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3036"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3031"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3031"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3031"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}