Harveys Beach — Attraction in Old Saybrook

I like this beach it’s small but nice and the waves aren’t crazy. My only issue is when the high tide is low the ground feels swampy and the sea snails on your feet. I would suggest wearing water shoes to this beach if you don’t like the feeling of sea snails. Once you walk through this area the ground gets better. You can play football and even bring your tube on the beach. I find they aren’t as strict like other beaches. I also forgot to mention you might find crabs and baby fish in the water....

What a great little Beach. $25 to park for the day. Bath house was changing stalls and one restroom per side. A rinse off station is available! A little food truck out front with tables and umbrellas super cute and very convenient. We went when it was low tide and we were amazed with how far you can walk out! We found a conch shell and a few jellyfish. We brought tubes to float on and that was awesome. All in all great little beach and wonderful little...

Crummy beach with bad sand and rude locals. Overcrowded and overpriced. Is a tourist trap as after you pay for parking and enter you cannot on immediately turn around and leave with a refund, even if there is no actual parking available. What a riot!

At least the person in charge of the entry booth was apologetic and understanding. Do not be fooled - there are much better beaches all around the area for the same...