East Shore Travel Guide
East Haven





Popular places to visit

Lighthouse Point Park
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.

Lighthouse Point Park
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.
Five Mile Point Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of East Haven with a trip to Five Mile Point Lighthouse. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
Lighthouse Point Carousel
Enjoy an outing to Lighthouse Point Carousel during your stay in East Haven. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Fort Hale Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fort Hale Park, a lovely green space in East Haven. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Pardee Morris House
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Pardee Morris House during your travels in East Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
Top hotels in East Shore

New Haven Hotel
Reds to offer breakfast again
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
Everything was good.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn by Hilton Shelton
Yes
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Really beautiful, quiet hotel (We traveled over Yale’s winter break - 2 adults, 1 child). Staff was wonderful. We had a few issues in our room that we let the staff know about. Loved that the parking garage was secure and underground at a great price for guests with in and out access. The rooftop ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
