The feel of the town
West Haven is a coastal city with about three and a half miles of publicly accessible beaches along Long Island Sound, connected by a long shoreline walk on the site of the old Savin Rock amusement park.
It sits right next to New Haven, with its own train station, I-95 and the University of New Haven.
What West Haven is known for
- Public beaches and a shoreline walk
- The University of New Haven
- Its own train station
- Easy access to New Haven
Landmarks and local favorites
- Savin RockShoreline parks and walkway on the old amusement park site
- Bradley Point ParkWaterfront park
- Sandy Point Beach and Bird SanctuaryBeach and bird sanctuary
- Sea Bluff BeachBeach with a popular playground
- West Haven Green Historic DistrictHistoric town green
- Yale FieldYale's baseball park
Getting around
- Train: West Haven station on the New Haven Line, with direct service toward Stamford and Grand Central.
- Car: I-95 and Route 1 run through the city, with Route 34 nearby.
Schools
West Haven Public Schools serves the city, with West Haven High School as its high school.
For current information, visit the West Haven Public Schools website.
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A great fit if you're looking for
- Beach access at a good value
- A train and I-95
- Proximity to New Haven's universities and hospitals
- A range of home types