Harvey's Beach

Harvey's Beach offers a lifeguarded area in Old Saybrook that offers shallow-water recreation. The beach has a bathhouse with showers, changing rooms and restrooms, as well as seasonal food service. Access to the beach is somewhat limited. There is parking in the area and visitors can walk up to the beach form the park area. One of the most popular activities at the beach is picnicking for lunch or dinner. The beach gets crowded during the nicer weather days, especially when children are not attending school. Following a picnic, visitors can walk along the shore and search for shells which are abundant on the beach. Unlike many community beaches, Harvey's does not see too many volleyball games or surfing, but there are some people who visit the beach for dip in the water. In addition to beach-going, Old Saybrook offers a variety of options for dining, recreation, entertainment and family fun. The town has about 10,000 permanent residents, but things pick up during the late spring and summer seasons. There are mini-golf courses located at Saybrook Point and these public courses are maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department. The town hosts an annual Memorial Day parade, as well as an Arts and Crafts show, a Summer Pops Concert and Fireworks program, a boat show, the Taste of Saybrook Fest and a Christmas program for those visiting during the off-season.