West Beach

Category: Public beach

Address: Shippan Ave, Stamford, CT 06902, USA

Phone: +12039774606

Reviews

Jeffrey Schreider

Jul 13, 2022

If you are born and raised in Stamford and went to either Westhill or Stamford High this is your beach. Always has been and always will be the resident beach of Stamford CT. Visitors should steer to Cove Island Park as West Beach may not say residents only but it is.

Phyllis G

Jun 26, 2022

Beach fairly rocky and water a bit murky, but it is the Sound. Very pretty view , not overly crowded even on this beautiful day. Decent restrooms, one food truck, sufficient parking.

Riddhima Rana

Apr 10, 2022

Good place, beach is clean and good parking space and sitting area.

Galyna Shulimova

Mar 28, 2021

Good place for refreshing. Small but cozy. You supposed to be local to enjoy this place completely but if you come by Metro North train from NYC out of beach season you can enjoy relaxing here.

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Questions & Answers

How is water quality? Is ocean floor feel slimy? Smell swampy?

Larisa N | Aug 7, 2020
joey k | Aug 8, 2020

It's okay. It's not Cancun but it's actually clean to swim in and they usually tell you if it isn't for that particular day.

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Is it a great spot to have a picnic ?

Joel Jimenez | Feb 4, 2019
Mendim Zhuta | Feb 5, 2019

Yes for sure. Just make sure you bring everything bc there is no snack bar. There is a gas station with a pretty loaded convenience store nearby jic if you forget anything though. And an ice cream shop close by as well

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How much is the admission to enter the beach

Janice Valdez | Aug 7, 2020
Bridget Cedrone | Aug 8, 2020

$42 for non-residents

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what about dogs?

Ximena Baptista | Feb 4, 2020
Mary Hamilton Howard | Feb 5, 2020

Just be sure to CLEAN UP after Fido

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Is there a fee to enter to the beach and how much is it?

Pyillis Buckman | Sep 6, 2020
Milton García | Sep 7, 2020

Hey pyillis, connecticut residents $26.50 for parking, first time and with the tag they give go to government office they give a steacker for free pass all summer. Non CT $64

Can you grill in the beach

Helga Matos | Aug 7, 2020
Kyle Turner | Aug 8, 2020

Yes you can grill at the beach

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Can you paddle-board right off the beach?

Diana Mirabella | Jul 8, 2020
Roshan Rao | Jul 9, 2020

Yes, can sure do.

Im out of state is parking $25.00?

Sherife Miftari | Jul 8, 2020
Roshan Rao | Jul 9, 2020

$45 for non resident day pass

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Are the beaches open right now

angeldust 69 | Jul 8, 2020
Roshan Rao | Jul 9, 2020

Yes, you need a daily pass or a resident season pass. Cost $26.5

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Is the beach open for New Yorkers?

Toni Ilda shkreli | Jul 8, 2020
Roshan Rao | Jul 9, 2020

You need to buy a day pass. It's for 26.5 bucks.

Is this beach open?

Hershy Rosenberg | Jul 8, 2020
Roshan Rao | Jul 9, 2020

Yes. You would need a Stamford beach permit or buy a daily pass for $25 at the entrance

Is the beach open?

daut bezati | Jun 8, 2020
juan carvajal | Jun 9, 2020

Yes

Do you need a parking permit in february? And can you metal detect?

Andras | Mar 10, 2020
Galina Nikulina | Mar 11, 2020

I have only been there once so I don't know. And it is very small beach.

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Can you take photos here? As in a photoshoot? Do you need a permit if using a strobe light?

Allen Johnson | Feb 4, 2020
Galina Nikulina | Feb 5, 2020

Didn't see any signs staying you can't take photos but i am not sure about strobe light.

Is the beach actually clean

Germyn Chavez | Feb 4, 2020
Taras Polishchuk | Feb 5, 2020

In my opinion this is the cleanest beach at Stamford

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Is there a place to buy food??

Leivy G. | Feb 4, 2020
健罗 | Feb 5, 2020

There is a food truck.

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is alcohol permit?

Angelique Gomez | Feb 4, 2020
Sel Mor | Feb 5, 2020

Glass container is not allowed, but remember not drink and drive 😎

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Can you tent here?

Jason Comeau | Feb 4, 2020
Kevin Talebpour | Feb 5, 2020

Beach tent which is smaller than camping tent, yes

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Do you have a to be a resident if Connecticut to go to this beach?

Taskeen | Feb 4, 2020
Wharer G | Feb 5, 2020

not necessarily

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Is this a good place for kids ?

Silvia Torres | Feb 4, 2020
Dwain McArthur | Feb 5, 2020

Yep. Newly added children's play area.

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How much is the entrance fee?

L.O.L BIT the fox | Feb 4, 2019
Gururaj B | Feb 5, 2019

$25 is entrance fee. They have made sure you cannot park anywhere nearby outside the beach parking without permit.

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What absurd grilling is it permitted?

Dora Valdivia | Feb 4, 2019
Richard Gross | Feb 5, 2019

Yes at West Beach grilling is prohibited but at Cummings Beach across the way grilling is permitted

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Is the boat launch for the public?

Victor Nemense | Feb 4, 2019
Jay Z | Feb 5, 2019

Yes with permit from the city Seasonal or daily

What is the price for parking\to get in?

Stephanie Finkelstein | Feb 4, 2019
Lalit Pandey | Feb 5, 2019

It was free too when i went

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What time do you guys open and close?

Valentina Villafana | Feb 4, 2019
Susan Schroeder | Feb 5, 2019

Think gate closes at 9pm?

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Can you bring food and pets? Also how much for entry?

Mommylovesaby 77 | Aug 15, 2021
Roshan Rao | Aug 16, 2021

There is a seasons pass for $26-27 for Stamford residents. Non residents can buy day pass. No restrictions on food and drinks apart from glass containers

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Does the lot fill up? I’m a non resident driving from 2 hours away and don’t want to be turned away.

Leanne McCarthy | Aug 31, 2021
Andrew Naring | Sep 1, 2021

Yes and no there are parking fees but it's a big lot

Is this beach free to the public, free parking as well?

Daniel Perez | Aug 24, 2021
Cristina Taraburca | Aug 25, 2021

The entrance is free only if you walk there. If you enter with your car, it's around 25 for the residents and 60 for nonresidents. It's not worth paying for the car entrance...

I moved moved to Stamford by Tully Hospital back in November but still have my license as NY. How can I proof I am a CT resident. Also, how much is it to enter the beach?

Ana Dominguez | Aug 15, 2021
Roshan Rao | Aug 16, 2021

There is no seasons pass for out of city. You can buy day pass for a hefty fees (not worth it) You need CT registered plates with Stamford residency

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Are you able to go on the beach when it’s not summer?

Jamie Lederman | Apr 17, 2021
Karl Schipul | Apr 18, 2021

Yes. Just no lifegaurds.

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