Photo of Niantic Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Niantic Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Niantic Beach with spacious bay

Photo of Niantic Beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

6.8

Good

Niantic Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Niantic Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Niantic Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Fat Tuna is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Niantic Beach?

There are 50 places to stay in the Niantic Beach area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1893981&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Amazing Home-Noank-Mystic-Groton, CT on 5 acres near beaches and casinos - 4 King Beds!</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5995615&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Remodeled Farmhouse in Waterford Near 2 Beaches!</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6279166&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Coastal Getaway with Porch, 2 Mi to Niantic Beach!</a></li></ul>

Niantic, United States

#45 out of 49 in Connecticut

6.8

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Fully waves protected Good for Kayaking

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Located within the settlement

Niantic • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Seafood Restaurant Dad's Restaurant of Niantic

8.2 - Very good 120m

Seafood Restaurant Skippers Seafood Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 210m

Seafood Restaurant The Dock Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 350m

Restaurant Fat Tuna

8.2 - Very good 350m

Restaurant Five Churches By The Bay

8 - Very good 430m

Pizza Restaurant Family Pizza Restaurant

9 - Excellent 520m

Restaurant Spice Club

8.2 - Very good 560m

Bar The Black Sheep

8.6 - Excellent 580m

Mexican Restaurant La Llorona Progressive Mexican Cuisine

8.8 - Excellent 670m

Park Niantic Boardwalk

50m

Park Cini Memorial Park

90m

Park Parking lot

120m

Park Town of East Lyme Main Street Park

480m

Park Niantic Green

500m

Park Hole In The Wall Beach

850m

Park McCook Point Park

1.3km

Park McCook beach

1.3km

Park Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve

1.4km

Playground Playground

6.7km

Playground Playground

8.8km

Ice Cream Shop Dairy Queen (Treat)

9.2 - Excellent 600m

Bakery Giuliano's Bake Shop

8.6 - Excellent 690m

Ice Cream Shop Gumdrops & Lollipops Candy & Ice Cream

8.6 - Excellent 840m

Bakery Deke's Bagels

8.6 - Excellent 3.3km

Ice Cream Shop Boardwalk Creamery

7.4 - Good 6.7km

Ice Cream Shop Michael's Dairy

9.4 - Excellent 6.7km

Ice Cream Shop Hershey's Ice Cream

8.6 - Excellent 6.9km

Market Montauk Market

10 - Exceptional 7.1km

Museum Niantic Children's Museum

1km

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About

Niantic Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 45th place out of 49 beaches in the Connecticut region 64.8 km away from its center, the city of Hartford. It is one of the beaches of Niantic settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious bay with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Niantic Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is McCook's Beach, which has a rating of 7.5.

Niantic Beach is located in Connecticut within Niantic, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+24 ^o C +21 ^o C

Air temperature

5.3 M/S

Wind

+18 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Niantic • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Seafood Restaurant Dad's Restaurant of Niantic

8.2 - Very good 120m

Seafood Restaurant Skippers Seafood Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 210m

Seafood Restaurant The Dock Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 350m

Restaurant Fat Tuna

8.2 - Very good 350m

Restaurant Five Churches By The Bay

8 - Very good 430m

Pizza Restaurant Family Pizza Restaurant

9 - Excellent 520m

Restaurant Spice Club

8.2 - Very good 560m

Bar The Black Sheep

8.6 - Excellent 580m

Mexican Restaurant La Llorona Progressive Mexican Cuisine

8.8 - Excellent 670m

Park Niantic Boardwalk

50m

Park Cini Memorial Park

90m

Park Parking lot

120m

Park Town of East Lyme Main Street Park

480m

Park Niantic Green

500m

Park Hole In The Wall Beach

850m

Park McCook Point Park

1.3km

Park McCook beach

1.3km

Park Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve

1.4km

Playground Playground

6.7km

Playground Playground

8.8km

Ice Cream Shop Dairy Queen (Treat)

9.2 - Excellent 600m

Bakery Giuliano's Bake Shop

8.6 - Excellent 690m

Ice Cream Shop Gumdrops & Lollipops Candy & Ice Cream

8.6 - Excellent 840m

Bakery Deke's Bagels

8.6 - Excellent 3.3km

Ice Cream Shop Boardwalk Creamery

7.4 - Good 6.7km

Ice Cream Shop Michael's Dairy

9.4 - Excellent 6.7km

Ice Cream Shop Hershey's Ice Cream

8.6 - Excellent 6.9km

Market Montauk Market

10 - Exceptional 7.1km

Museum Niantic Children's Museum

1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Coastal Getaway with Porch, 2 Mi to Niantic Beach!

2.5km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Coastal Getaway with Porch, 2 Mi to Niantic Beach!

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Located at nearest locality

Niantic • 1.9km from center

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Remodeled Farmhouse in Waterford Near 2 Beaches!

4.2km from the beach

9.8 Exceptional

Remodeled Farmhouse in Waterford Near 2 Beaches!

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Located at nearest locality

Niantic • 4.9km from center

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New London Hideaway Near Beaches and Local Spots!

6.3km from the beach

10 Exceptional

New London Hideaway Near Beaches and Local Spots!

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Located at nearest locality

Niantic • 7.1km from center

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7km from the beach

Charming New London Home Less Than 1 Mi to River Taxi

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Niantic • 7.8km from center

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7.2km from the beach

94 Neptune Avenue

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Niantic • 8.1km from center

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DELIGHTFUL 2BR apartment with balcony - 15 min from Mohegan Sun- Foxwoods Casinos & Mystic

7.3km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

DELIGHTFUL 2BR apartment with balcony - 15 min from Mohegan Sun- Foxwoods Casinos & Mystic

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Located at nearest locality

Niantic • 8km from center

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Adorable Cozy Private Room Minutes from Naval Base

9.1km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Adorable Cozy Private Room Minutes from Naval Base

Homestay

Located at nearest locality

Niantic • 9.9km from center

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9.4km from the beach

Cute 3-bedroom in Groton / Remote work!

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Located at nearest locality

Niantic • 10.3km from center

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Amazing Home-Noank-Mystic-Groton, CT on 5 acres near beaches and casinos - 4 King Beds!

14.5km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Amazing Home-Noank-Mystic-Groton, CT on 5 acres near beaches and casinos - 4 King Beds!

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Located at nearest locality

Niantic • 15.4km from center

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15.7km from the beach

Mystic House with Fenced Yard Less Than 2 Mi to Dtwn!

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Located at nearest locality

Niantic • 16.6km from center

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16.6km from the beach

Charming Old Saybrook Cottage Less Than 1 Mi to Beach

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Located at nearest locality

Niantic • 15.9km from center

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Cozy Bungalow Just Minutes from Mystic, Westerly Beaches, Boating and Casinos! bungalow

16.9km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Cozy Bungalow Just Minutes from Mystic, Westerly Beaches, Boating and Casinos! bungalow

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Located at nearest locality

Niantic • 17.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Niantic Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Niantic Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Nearest Beaches

1.5km 20 min walk

McCook's Beach McCook's Beach

7.5 Very good

5.3km

East Beach At Rocky Neck East Beach At Rocky Neck

7.1 Good

6.7km

Waterford Beach Waterford Beach

7.3 Good

7.2km

Ocean Beach Ocean Beach

7.7 Very good

9.1km

Soundview Beach Soundview Beach

7.5 Very good

9.2km

Eastern Point Beach Eastern Point Beach

7.3 Good

11.2km

Seaside Line Beach Seaside Line Beach

6.4 Pleasant

14.2km

Groton Long Point Beach Groton Long Point Beach

6.6 Good

Localities

Nearest

Niantic • 960m

Main locality of province

Hartford • 64.8km

Transport

Airport

ZGD • 8.2km

Bus Station

BestWay Gas Station • 6.2km

Train Station

New London • 8.2km

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Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

Andrew Largescale

4 Frustrating

During the quieter months, it is important to note that dogs who are not designated as service animals are not permitted on the beach.

March 2023

Lamonte Edwards

6 Pleasant

The beach offers a sizable water area and ample space for visitors to spread out and enjoy the sun. However, the beach pass system can be a bit of a challenge to navigate, with non-residents being charged $40 and $50 on weekends. On the upside, we discovered that parking further away from the attendants later in the day meant we weren't charged for beach access. One thing to note is that the beach is situated adjacent to an Amtrak train and bridge, which can occasionally disrupt the peaceful atmosphere.

March 2023

Landon Moresby

10 Exceptional

This serene and intimate beach boasts a charming boardwalk and designated areas for swimming, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful seaside retreat.

March 2023

Nevaeh Jenson

10 Exceptional

The tranquility and serenity of this beach are unparalleled, particularly during the magical moments of sunrise and sunset.

March 2023

Lynn Z.

8 Very good

Niantic Bay Beach, located at the end of the boardwalk, is a spacious and expansive beach that surpasses its counterpart, Hole in the Wall Beach. My children particularly enjoy this beach due to the ability to spread out and relax. During the beach season, a lifeguard is present for added safety. Volleyball nets are also available, and the beach is less restrictive than Hole in the Wall. A beach pass is required during the summer months, but the primary activities are swimming and sunbathing. For those who are interested, a walk along the boardwalk is a great option.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Niantic Beach?

The coastline of Niantic Beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Niantic Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Niantic Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Niantic Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Niantic Beach is fully protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Niantic Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Niantic Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Niantic Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Niantic Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Fat Tuna is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Niantic Beach?

There are 50 places to stay in the Niantic Beach area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Niantic Beach from parking?

The Niantic Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Niantic Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Niantic Beach is July. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 5°C and water 4°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Niantic Beach (Connecticut) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Niantic Beach (Connecticut) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.