Hammonasset Beach State ParkNothing prepares you for just how big this place really is. Connecticut’s largest shoreline park stretches over two miles of sandy beach along Long Island Sound. Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme is one of those places that surprises you on arrival. Ocean Beach Park in New London proves that point with a lineup of activities that keeps everyone entertained from morning to evening. Fort Griswold Battlefield State ParkFort Griswold Battlefield State Park adds a serious, historically important stop to a shoreline itinerary.