There are several great public beaches along the coast. Check out Branford Pointe in Branford, Jacobs Beach in Guilford, Hammonasset State Park in Madison, or Surf Club Park in Madison.
So many delicious places to eat! Here are a few faves: Bufalina, Guilford Cafe Allegre, Madison Chapter One, Guilford Christy's Bar, Madison Guilford Mooring, Guilford Home Restaurant, Branford Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale, Madison Moxie, Madison Sea House, Madison
The small town centers along Main Street in Branford, Whitfield Street in Guilford and Boston Post Road in Madison are filled with personality, history and charm. Streets are lined with coffee shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants, all have a quaint town greens.