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Old Saybrook

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DESTINATION OLD SAYBROOK

Harbormaster:
Old Saybrook Harbormaster: (860) 395-3123

General Information:
Town of Old Saybrook (860) 395-3123

DESTINATION OLD SAYBROOK

Dockage, Moorings & Service:
Town of Old Saybrook (860) 395-3123: Old Saybrook maintains three free guest moorings in North Cove, available on a first-come, first served basis. Limit 72 hours.

Saybrook Point Resort & Marina (860) 395-3080: Part of a luxury hotel and spa just inside the inlet, Saybrook Point Marina can accommodate boats up to 200 feet. Amenities include shuttle service to town, bike rental, fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, sauna and hot tub, picnic area with grills, and fuel dock.

Safe Harbor Ferry Point Marina (860) 388-3260: Large and well-protected marina three miles north of the river mouth. Amenities include a picnic area, pool, kids’ playscape, fuel dock, pump-out, ice, ship’s store, showers, laundry, and shuttle service to town.

Harbor One Marina (860) 388-9208: Located immediately inside the Old Saybrook breakwater, Harbor One can accommodate boats up to 150 feet. Also features a pool, laundry, showers, bathrooms, restaurant, and shuttle service to town.

Ragged Rock Marina (860) 388-1049: Just past the railroad bridge and nestled inside a well-protected basin, Ragged Rock offers transient slips, cable, showers, laundry, picnic area, and pump-out.

Between The Bridges Marina (860) 388-1431: Two miles from Long Island Sound, Between the Bridges offers transient slips, a pool, showers, restaurant, fuel dock, fish-cleaning stations, water, and electric.

Island Cove Marina (860) 388-0029: North of the I-95 bridge, Island Cove features slips, moorings, haul-out, service, ice, showers, laundry, and a lounge/kitchen.

Launch Ramp:
Baldwin Bridge (I-95 LAUNCH): Large, free state ramp with ample parking directly below the I-95 bridge. Can accommodate large boats. All-tide access.

Anchorages:
Anchoring in the Old Saybrook area can be tricky due to the strong current and congested waters. Boaters can find decent holding ground and depth of 10 feet upstream of the I-95/Baldwin Bridge, north of Ferry Point and opposite Calves Island.

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DESTINATION OLD SAYBROOK

Dining:
Fresh Salt (860) 388-1111: Highly rated restaurant at Saybrook Point Resort specializing in locally sourced ingredients. Offers a casual, clubby atmosphere with river views. Indoor and outdoor seating available.

Aspen (860) 395-5888: Upscale New American dining. Serves a wide selection of happy-hour apps and drinks.

Liv’s Oyster Bar (860) 395-5577: Specializes in fresh, locally harvested oysters and other seafood dishes.

Penny Lane Pub (860) 388-9646: Cozy English-style pub.

Provisions:
Old Saybrook Farmers’ Market: Fresh, locally grown and harvested foods and treats. Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9:00-12:30, at 210 Main Street.

Walt’s Food Market (860) 388-3308: Butcher shop, prepared foods, sandwiches, beer, wine, and more.

DESTINATION OLD SAYBROOK

Things To Do:
Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (860) 510-0473: Known as “The Kate,” the center hosts dance, theater, opera, and films in a cozy 250-seat auditorium.

General William Hart House (860) 395-1635: Built in 1767, this preserved historic home is one of the earliest houses in Saybrook, the first settlement on the southern shore of Connecticut.

Cool Shops:
Harbor Books (860) 388-6850: Independent bookstore carrying wide selection of new and used titles.

Saybrook Recycled Furniture Etcetera (806) 388-6180: Large thrift store that buys and sells various goods, including furniture, housewares, collectibles, and fun and useful items.

Tova’s Vintage Shop (860) 395-1955: Glamorous, vintage Hollywood dresses and gowns, rhinestones, designer costume jewelry, 1880s beaded bags, 1960s leather box purses, hats, and more.

Pursuit of Pastry (860) 391-8687: Incredible array of delicious and creative pastries, cales, breads, and other baked goods.

Sweet Luna’s (860) 391-8194: Delicious, healthy, self-serve frozen yogurt, sorbet, and gelato.

Where to Stay:
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina (860) 395-3080: Luxury hotel and spa. Amenities include a restaurant, tiki bar, shuttle service to town, bike rental, fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, sauna and hot tub, and picnic area with grills.

James Pharmacy Bed & Breakfast (203) 676-7306: Built in 1790, this historic colonial structure has housed a tavern, a general store, a pharmacy, and now a four-room B&B with modern amenities.

Boat & Kayak Rental:
Black Hall Outfitters (860) 434-9680: Kayak and paddleboard rentals in nearby Old Lyme.

Oyster River Kayak Adventures (860) 918-2598: Kayak and paddleboard rentals in Old Saybrook.

Getting Around:
Essex Taxi (860) 767-7433

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