Mellow Monkey sits alongside the quaint seaside neighborhood of Lordship, home to public beaches, a golf course, the Connecticut Audubon Society and Stratford Point Lighthouse. Lordship is ideal for a family bike ride, and Mellow Monkey can be reached from the neighborhood by bicycle path.
From full-service recreation to a quiet, natural shoreline.
Full-Service Beach
Short Beach runs along the mouth of the Housatonic River where it meets Long Island Sound. Amenities include bathrooms, changing rooms, a snack bar, beach volleyball, golf, fireplaces, accessibility mats, tennis, basketball, a pirate ship playground, a full-service restaurant and more.
Natural Shoreline
A quieter, largely unimproved beach whose natural beauty recalls the Cape Cod National Seashore. Portable bathrooms are the only facilities. Look for shorebirds, fish, comb the beach for shells and sea glass, or take a long walk toward historic Pleasure Beach in Bridgeport.
Neighborhood Beach & Seawall
These neighboring beach areas offer two different Lordship experiences. Russian Beach runs parallel to Park Boulevard and is used mainly by residents because it has no public parking. Point No Point—also called the Seawall—has a small beach in front of the Surfside Hotel and a long seawall overlooking Long Island Sound.
Panoramic coastal views at the mouth of the Housatonic River.
Coastal Preserve
A peninsula fronting Long Island Sound and the mouth of the Housatonic River, with a coastal meadow and a beach facing north toward Milford Point. A short trail follows the peninsula edge with views of the river, Long Island Sound and Charles Island in Milford.
A picturesque stop at the end of Prospect Drive.
Historic Lighthouse
This freshly painted historic lighthouse can be seen from the end of Prospect Drive and makes a striking backdrop for photographs.
Please be considerate: Keep noise down and respect the residents who live next to the lighthouse.
Make Mellow Monkey part of your Lordship day and browse three showrooms filled with uncommon gifts, home décor and memorable finds.
360 Sniffens Lane, Stratford, CT 06615
888-300-0631
Access, parking fees, schedules and seasonal availability may change. Confirm current information with the relevant destination or the Town of Stratford before making a special trip. Follow posted rules and protect sensitive coastal habitat.
