Food and Snacks
A family-style restaurant on the beach one-tenth of a mile walk from the house.
9 locals recommend
Kokomo’s Restaurant & Beach Bar
88 Hartford AveA family-style restaurant on the beach one-tenth of a mile walk from the house.
Vecchitto's Italian Ice
80 Hartford AveLocated on Hartford Ave, one-tenth of a mile walk from the house.
Smoothies, burgers and other fast-food. Sit on the outside benches and enjoy the summer air. Next door to the Carousel Shop on Hartford Ave.
Soundview Brewing Co.
80 Hartford AveSmoothies, burgers and other fast-food. Sit on the outside benches and enjoy the summer air. Next door to the Carousel Shop on Hartford Ave.
The Hangry Goose
11 Halls RdA local restaurant with a view.
Subway
42D Williams AveBig Y Plaza on Rt. 1
The Chocolate Shell
16B Lyme StSweets and more sweets!!
Not just ice cream!
From banana splits to breakfast sandwiches to beer....we have it all in one place! South Lyme Scoop Shop and Station General Store have all your cravings covered just in time for summer. We proudly serve up Ashley's premium ice cream, yogurts and sorbets, Libby's Italian Ice, and Guida's soft serve.
7 locals recommend
South Lyme Scoop Shop
389 Shore Rd
Not just ice cream!
From banana splits to breakfast sandwiches to beer....we have it all in one place! South Lyme Scoop Shop and Station General Store have all your cravings covered just in time for summer. We proudly serve up Ashley's premium ice cream, yogurts and sorbets, Libby's Italian Ice, and Guida's soft serve.
If the family wants a quick pizza or grinder, right around the corner at 264 Shore Rd, Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860)434-1517
Teddy's Old Lyme Pizza Palace
264 Shore RdIf the family wants a quick pizza or grinder, right around the corner at 264 Shore Rd, Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860)434-1517
157 W. Main Street, Niantic, CT - Large variety of breakfast sandwiches and smoothies.
7 locals recommend
Deke's Bagels
157 W Main St157 W. Main Street, Niantic, CT - Large variety of breakfast sandwiches and smoothies.
39 Hartford Ave - Famous Sound View doughnuts are available on Memorial Day weekend, Sundays in June, and Saturdays and Sundays in July and August. You can order ahead on-line - and pay by credit card. Internet orders are for pick-up only and must be picked up between 7 - 9 AM on dates selected.
https://www.soundviewbeach.org/doughnuts.php
Sound View Beach Association Inc
1 Hartford Avenue39 Hartford Ave - Famous Sound View doughnuts are available on Memorial Day weekend, Sundays in June, and Saturdays and Sundays in July and August. You can order ahead on-line - and pay by credit card. Internet orders are for pick-up only and must be picked up between 7 - 9 AM on dates selected.
https://www.soundviewbeach.org/doughnuts.php
Outdoor Activities
Rentals, kayak fishing, sunset paddles, eco tours and kid’s programs.
18 locals recommend
Black Hall Outfitters
132 Shore RdRentals, kayak fishing, sunset paddles, eco tours and kid’s programs.
Grocery Shopping
Big Y World Class Market
90 Halls RdClosest major grocery store
Costco Wholesale
284 Flanders RdStop & Shop
248 Flanders RdPackage Stores
A full-service package store with a wide selection of everything you might need.
Grand Wine & Spirits
28 Halls RdA full-service package store with a wide selection of everything you might need.
Small package store right outside of Old Colony Beach with a selection of the basics.
Rooneys Package Store
268 Shore RdSmall package store right outside of Old Colony Beach with a selection of the basics.
Gift Shopping and Beach Needs
A local favorite where you can find just about any beach need or toy you might need to replace things you may have forgotten. To the left of the main building is the Carousel gift shop, where you can find jewelry, clothes and other fun things remember your visit.
79 Hartford Ave, Old Lyme - A shop where you can find all your fun beach needs, a quick t-shirt, sweatshirt, and maybe a keepsake!
7 locals recommend
Carousel Shop
79 Hartford Ave79 Hartford Ave, Old Lyme - A shop where you can find all your fun beach needs, a quick t-shirt, sweatshirt, and maybe a keepsake!
46 Halls Rd (Rt. 1) Old Lyme - (Located in the Big Y plaza) a truly unique gift shop that must be explored. Everything from gifts and baubles specific to the local beaches and nautical community to the toys and puzzles you need to keep the kids busy.
9 locals recommend
The Bowerbird
46 Halls Rd46 Halls Rd (Rt. 1) Old Lyme - (Located in the Big Y plaza) a truly unique gift shop that must be explored. Everything from gifts and baubles specific to the local beaches and nautical community to the toys and puzzles you need to keep the kids busy.
Spa and Body Care
Rob Rivers The Salon & Spa
86 Halls RdVitality Spa
14 Lyme StMassages and other body care
Banking/ATM
Bank of America ATM (Drive-thru)
90 Halls Rd. (Rt. 1), Old Lyme
Citizens Bank
83 Halls Rd83 Halls Rd. (Rt. 1), Old Lyme
Essex Savings Bank
101 Halls Rd101 Halls Rd, (Rt. 1), Old Lyme