Hammonasset Beach State Park is one of the most-visited state parks in Connecticut, and with good reason. It’s got the longest public shoreline in the Nutmeg State, with around two miles of sandy beachfront. One of the best areas of the park is down at Meigs Point. Here, you’ll find an observation deck that will allow you to observe the beautiful sights and sounds of a seashell-filled beach. There’s nothing like hearing the waves crash musically over thousands of tiny shells!

Meigs Point is at the very tip of the park. This is a wonderful little section of the beach. There are 2.5 miles of trails, plus a free nature center where you can learn about the ecosystems that exist at the beach.
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Did you know that during World War II, Hammonasset was closed to visitors? It was used by the federal government as an army reservation.
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Meigs Point served as a shooting range for overhead aircraft during the war.
A breakwater was put up in 1955 to prevent Meigs Point from eroding. This is a particularly beautiful area of the beach - you'll find water on one side and marsh on the other.
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This area is a bit rockier and more shell-covered than much of the rest of the beach. It's also a bit less popular than the more sandy parts of the shoreline.
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Due to the more secluded nature of this part of the beach, you're likely to see wildlife here. Seagulls and even seals frequent the area around Meigs Point.
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Shells often get stuck here when they wash ashore, so you'll definitely find plenty of seashells.
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Watch where you step, though - this is a delicate ecosystem and everyone wants to leave nature intact for future generations. Use observation decks to admire from afar whenever possible.
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Meigs Point is one of the most beautiful places in Connecticut and it's a particularly special part of Hammonasset Beach.
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This shell-covered beach in Connecticut is pretty spectacular, isn’t it? You can learn more about Hammonasset Beach State Park from the official Connecticut website.

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