New Haven gets plenty of attention from travelers heading to Connecticut, but there is a gorgeous beach town nearby that is jam-packed with charm.

West Haven also boasts the longest coastline in Connecticut, putting you never more than steps away from some of the nicest beaches in the state. Just 10 minutes away, New Haven is a thriving center ...

New Haven is situated on the coast of the Long Island Sound, where grey and harbor seals are often spotted. But seals venturing onto land tend to move up the beach, not all the way into the city ...