Pear Tree Point Beach Darien, Connecticut

Pear Tree Point Beach

www.darienct.gov/parkrec
(203) 656-7325
41.045482, -73.483179
90 Pear Tree Point Road
Darien, CT 06820
Fairfield County

Pear Tree Point Beach is an 8-acre beach with two sandy beaches, picnic tables and grills within a group of trees, a bathhouse with outdoor shower, a concession stand, and a gazebo. There is a boat launch, fishing, and a beach rock jetty that fronts Long Island Sound. The beach sand has a light mix of pebbles and crushed shells. Waves are almost non-existent with the exception of the small boat wakes; the slope to the water is gradual.

Hours Of Operation

6am to 10pm, Memorial Day to Labor Day

Parking

Permits are required from April 15th to October 1 and cost $45 for residents, are free for senior residents, $75 for non-resident taxpayers, and $100 for summer residents. A daily beach pass is $45.

Life Guard Schedule

10am to 6pm; swimming is permitted only in the areas designated by floating swim buoys

Campfires

Not allowed

Food

Carry in/carry out beach with a concession stand on-site. No alcohol after 9pm and no glass is allowed.

Lodging

There are no hotels in Darien; but many in nearby Stamford 5-10, minutes driving.

Pets

No dogs permitted except for access to the Darien Boat Club.

Picnic Area

Picnic tables are available both in the sun or in the shade of nearby trees.

Playground

N/A

Public Transportation

N/A

Restrooms / Showers

A bathhouse is available with an outdoor shower.

Surfing/Kayaking/Paddle Boarding

Light and ultra-light watercraft and kayaks are allowed. No tubes or floats, face masks, or scuba equipment are allowed.

Tide Information

Pear Tree Point Beach Tide Information

Walking Trails

N/A

Water Quality

N/A

Water Temperature

http://ct.usharbors.com/harbor-guide/south-norwalk/weather

Click on “view more buoy data” to view water temperature.

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