Harvey's Beach
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Tonaker
6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
We were greatly disappointed when we experienced this highly rated beach in person. It's tiny, and made up of stones & gravel more than sand. It may be fun for young children to play in the marshy sound, but overall this barely qualifies as a beach, and it's hard to believe they charge for access. Unfortunately, the better beaches nearby seem to be for residents only.
Written December 6, 2023
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ctc9333
bristol, ct1 contribution
Ten dollars to park for a 4 foot strip of sand. Really, this "beach" can be walked from end to end in about 20 steps. You would be better off playing in a sandbox at the local park, if you want nice sand that is. Stay away. And for those who gave this place 5 stars you should be ashamed. I never write reviews but i felt that i would save someone else from what i when through from listening to these other people.
CTC
CTC
Written July 28, 2010
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annevalex2
Springfield, MA8 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
There was trash all over the parking lot overflowing and the beach had trash everywhere. It was filthy!! I was terrified to let my grandchildren play in the sand!! The food cart was closed and the bathroom was one stall!
Written July 6, 2017
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marylou1017
Newburgh, NY74 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
This beach is ideal for people with small children. It sits in an inlet and when the tide is out you can walk at least a a half mile into the sound without the water reaching your thighs. My grand kids loved it. Most of the day was spent looking for hermit crabs and other "sea creatures". A kind gentleman showed my grandson how to dig for clams. Digging in the sand and making castles kept them occupied .
The beach I was not crowded and even though you have to pay for the parking ($20) you can park very close to the beach which makes dragging your beach stuff very easy.
There are bathrooms available..very beachy. And there is an outside shower
A food truck and ice cream vendor come by in the pm.
Bring an umbrella for shade and there are no chair rentals.
Kids had a great day and adults enjoyed the view and the sand.
The beach I was not crowded and even though you have to pay for the parking ($20) you can park very close to the beach which makes dragging your beach stuff very easy.
There are bathrooms available..very beachy. And there is an outside shower
A food truck and ice cream vendor come by in the pm.
Bring an umbrella for shade and there are no chair rentals.
Kids had a great day and adults enjoyed the view and the sand.
Written August 31, 2014
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Kristen F
Colchester, CT1 contribution
Jun 2014
My first time visiting Harvey's beach it was absolutely beautiful. I would so enjoy spending time with my young children at the speech. However a $30 per car parking charge is outrageous. We arrived after 2 PM on a Saturday with two cars. The attendants told us it was a $60 charge for the two of us. I know of numerous people that have gave great reviews on this beach I will not be letting each and every person I know how ridiculous the parking charges are... We are better off going to Misquamicut or Soundview...
Written June 9, 2014
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macfinns
51 contributions
Listen we live in town and I wouldn't pay that either, however, if you go after 500 you can just go in, and believe after 500 is the best time to go especially at low tide you can walk for maybe 2 miles the whole area is one large sandbar with rolling gentle waves perfect for families with kids as they can dig in the sand play in the tidal pools and look for shells and hermit crabs this is definitely a hidden gem on the CT shoreline.
Written July 18, 2014
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readytogoagain
Ridgewood, NJ180 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Just seemed like a really nice quiet little beach that I found on the map and did not see anything bad in the reviews here. It is really like a mucky title marsh with an area you can wade in and walk out quite a distance onto a sandbar. There is no water moving nor any way to get yourself any deeper than your knees at best. If you want to actually go swimming pick another beach. This one is mostly for small children to play at and walk out into the ankle deep water.
Written August 14, 2020
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Saurabh G
Santa Clara, CA3 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
This beach is way less crowded than Hamonnaseth beach , which is near this beach. Water stays below knee level for about 300-400 feet. So it is very nice to go with Kids. Parking fee was $20 which I felt very high. There is not much parking space. There is only 1 stall which serves food. Toilet was closed before 5 pm. So in terms of facilities it not very good beach. But we had lot of fun. Lot of space to fly kite and play games. Water is very clear.
Overall we had very good vacation on this beach and it is our last beach for this summer.
Overall we had very good vacation on this beach and it is our last beach for this summer.
Written August 30, 2016
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MaryC3
Midland Park, NJ33 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
If you are looking for deep water swimming, this is not the beach for you.
You can walk out forever. We think it is just a beautiful little beach in a huge cove with amazing tidal pools at low tide, breezy. great walking beach at low tide, with all sorts of sandbars.
Sunsets are terrific. Often breezy enough to see
a few kites, sailboats.
Outdoor Showers and clean bathrooms. Has lifeguards. Ice cream truck comes by, very old school.
There is a parking fee.
You can walk out forever. We think it is just a beautiful little beach in a huge cove with amazing tidal pools at low tide, breezy. great walking beach at low tide, with all sorts of sandbars.
Sunsets are terrific. Often breezy enough to see
a few kites, sailboats.
Outdoor Showers and clean bathrooms. Has lifeguards. Ice cream truck comes by, very old school.
There is a parking fee.
Written May 28, 2013
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Tyrie P
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Family
We did not get to experience the beach due to the staff being racially prejudiced!! Once we pulled up they just stared at us for 2 minutes and then said the beach was full. They made us wait for a parking spot while they let others drive into the beach through the exit side with no issues. They also gave other people suggestions on where to find alternative parking and suggested for them to just walk in. We were told NOTHING and were given NO HELP!
Written July 15, 2024
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Is it hard to get a parking spot on the weekend if you arrive after 9:00 am?
Also- is the walk from parking to the beach far? I’m taking someone who is not very mobile and was recommended this beach because it is small.
Written July 9, 2024
Can you bring your dog to this beach in the summer?
Written June 8, 2018
how do i get to thiis beach from the quality inn in saybrook?
Written August 14, 2016
It's on Great Hammock Rd. If you hit the beach with parking on both sides of the road, you've passed it. You have to go by a booth to get into the parking lot.
Written August 15, 2016
I don't believe there are any additional charges beyond parking, but you would have to check with the town of Old Saybrook. They run the beach.
Written August 9, 2015
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