West Haven · New Haven County, CT
Outdoors in West Haven
Scout analyzed 25 West Haven places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.
Places analyzed
25
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.2 hr
Scout-verified spots
Family
Seabluff Beach
Food & Drink
RIVA
Family
PEZ Visitor Center
Pez museum featuring history, trivia & memorabilia related to the classic candy & dispensers.
Family
Oak Street Beach
Outdoors
Painter Park
Food & Drink
Texas Roadhouse
Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Food & Drink
744 West
Modern American plates are served in a relaxed joint with a lively bar area & an outdoor patio.
Outdoors
West Rock State Park - Lake Wintergreen
Nightlife
Dive Bar & Restaurant
Compact, beach shack-themed bar offering craft beers on tap & seafood-centric bar fare.
Downtown
Ordinary
Once the bar of the Hotel Taft, this restored dark-wood haunt serves charcuterie & cheese boards.
Food & Drink
Georgie's Diner
Retro joint with booths & counter seats featuring an American diner menu, plus vegan offerings.
Nightlife
Duffy's Tavern
Antiques lend a vintage speakeasy feel to a neighborhood hangout serving Irish-accented pub grub.
Downtown
Book Trader Cafe
Bookstore cafe with a focus on academic & art titles to be read while consuming coffee & light fare.
Outdoors
Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary
Protected wetland & beach habitat teeming with birdlife, with footpath access & ample parking.
Westville
Mew Haven Cat Cafe
Food & Drink
Starbucks Coffee Company
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.
Food & Drink
Stowe's Seafood
Long-time seafood shack with a patio providing fried fish meals & sandwiches in a funky space.
Food & Drink
Nick's Luncheonette
Busy establishment serving traditional American breakfast & lunch dishes in a snug, simple interior.
Food & Drink
Biagetti's
Old-school Italian-American seafood, veal & pasta dishes in a relaxed, family-run corner spot.
Outdoors
Morse Park
Food & Drink
Walnut Beach Coffee House
Nightlife
RipTide Restaurant & Bar
Food & Drink
West Haven Duchess Dineraunt
Food & Drink
Zuppardi's Apizza
Family-run pizzeria with standout baby clam pies in a cozy space decorated with family photos.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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