Hotels in Coastal Connecticut, United States

Coastal Connecticut stretches along Long Island Sound, with a climate that brings warm, humid summers (70-85°F / 21-30°C) and chilly winters (20-40°F / -6 to 4°C). Famous for its historic lighthouses and the 18th-century maritime village of Mystic Seaport, you can go sailing or kayaking on the Sound in summer, then in winter explore the Mystic Aquarium or tour the USS Nautilus submarine in Groton. If you're into seafood, summer is peak for lobster rolls at dockside shacks, while fall offers crisp days for hiking Bluff Point State Park's coastal trails without the crowds.