Keep your eyes on these beaches because Connecticut has coastal spots where every tide can reveal fascinating treasures waiting along the shoreline. Hammonasset Beach State Park, MadisonTwo miles of shoreline along Long Island Sound make Hammonasset Beach State Park the largest public beach in the state, and one of the best spots around for uncovering little coastal treasures. Rocky Neck State Park, East LymeFeeling both wild and welcoming at once is a rare combination for a beach to strike, but Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme manages it well. Sherwood Island State Park, WestportFirst opened in 1914, Sherwood Island holds the title of the state’s very first state park, and it’s spent the decades since welcoming visitors to its generous stretch of shoreline. Silver Sands State Park, MilfordAt low tide, Silver Sands State Park in Milford reveals something that most beaches simply cannot offer.