East Shore Travel Guide

East Haven

A rocky shoreline with people standing and walking along the beach.
A tall lighthouse by the shore with a clear sky.
A wooden pier extending into a calm body of water, with a small shelter at the end and a bird perched on the roof.
A swing set on a beach at sunset with the ocean in the background.
A beach with people walking along the shore, rocks in the water, and a distant lighthouse.

Stay near popular East Shore attractions

A tall lighthouse by the shore with a clear sky.

Lighthouse Point Park

8.4/10 (13 reviews)
Explore a pretty foreshore park under the watch of a historic lighthouse and go swimming, ride a heritage carousel and wander along scenic nature trails.
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Top hotels in East Shore

New Haven Hotel

New Haven Hotel

3.5 out of 5
229 George Street New Haven CT
The price is ฿3,939 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,939
฿4,530 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Haven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,217 reviews)
"The hotel feels a bit old and outdated. Service is basic and not particularly attentive."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

New Haven Hotel
Trumbull Marriott Shelton

Trumbull Marriott Shelton

3.5 out of 5
180 Hawley Ln Trumbull CT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,959 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿5,959
฿6,853 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Trumbull. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"The whole place was so run down and not updated in years. The staff did their best though."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Trumbull Marriott Shelton
Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven

Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven

2.5 out of 5
490 Saw Mill Rd West Haven CT
The price is ฿3,436 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,436
฿3,951 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Haven. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (1,718 reviews)
"Room was clean, parking was easy. The only complaint in which the hotel cannot remedy is the high traffic sounds from the highway."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

4 out of 5
155 Temple St New Haven CT
The price is ฿4,768 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,768
฿5,483 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Haven. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,049 reviews)
"Woke up at 6am due to seagulls screaming outside of window. Hotel floors and rooms had musty smell. Would look at other options. Homeless right outside of street. Is 1 block away from campus which makes it easy to walk during daylight. Not place to walking around at night alone."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Motel 6 Milford, CT

Motel 6 Milford, CT

2 out of 5
111 Schoolhouse Road Milford CT
The price is ฿2,330 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿2,330
฿2,680 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Milford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater ...
6.6/10 (1,019 reviews)
"The front desk person works hard and effectively but his manners could be a little more pleasant. He does not greet, does not smile, not forthcoming various information if not asked."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Motel 6 Milford, CT
Hilton Garden Inn Milford

Hilton Garden Inn Milford

3 out of 5
291 Old Gate Lane Milford CT
The price is ฿3,995 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,995
฿4,595 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Milford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,032 reviews)
"Clean updated room"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Milford
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Where to stay in East Shore

Find the best East Shore areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A trolley labeled "Car House Canal 35" with the number "850" on a track. In the background, there's a brick building with a sign that reads "Sprague" and another sign for "The Shore Line Trolley Museum" indicating parking is open.
Photo by Bob Friedlieb
Open Photo by Bob Friedlieb

The Centre

While visiting The Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Shoreline Trolley Museum and Hagaman Memorial Library.

A lighthouse on a beach with a cloudy sky.

Momauguin

If you're spending some time in Momauguin, East Haven Town Beach and Victoria Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal sunset with a lighthouse, beach, and distant town.

Morgan Point

While visiting Morgan Point, you might make a stop by sights like West Silver Sands Beach and Shell Beach.

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