BAY VIEW BEACH
Tucked in between Welch’s Point and Calf Pen Meadow Creek, Bay View is home to about 340 families—many of whom have lived in the beach community for generations.
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Our beach is our very own magical private cove, what brings us together as a community and makes residing in Bay View so very special.
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Access to the beach is restricted to residents and their guests only. Nonresidents are unable to join the association. Life guards are on duty during the summer season.
BEACH REGULATIONS
Help keep our beach beautiful
The facilities at our beach are for our use and enjoyment.
Please help to keep things safe and clean.
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Beach hours are from 7am to 10pm.
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Bay View Beach is a private beach and is available to all homeowners within the association limits.
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A beach tag must be worn or carried by someone in each party as proof of right to enter and use the beach.
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Tenants are entitled to the use of the landlord's tag during tenancy.
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Any person and/or parties unable to present a membership tag when requested will be required to leave the beach area.
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Glass containers and alcoholic beverages of any kind are forbidden on the beach.
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Dogs are not allowed on the beach or in the adjoining water any time during the year as per Milford & CT State Law in all Milford beaches.
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No boating, water, skiing, windsurfers, jet skis or sunfish sailing permitted in the restricted swimming area. Buoys are set up for the purpose of defining the restricted area.
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Dangerous implements such as spear-fishing equipment, etc. are prohibited.
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There is no fishing allowed on the main beach.
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The association is not responsible for property left unattended on the beach.
BEACH TAGS
Every household should have a beach tag for beach access.
Beach tags are required for beach use and will be checked by life guards on duty.
If you are a homeowner who rents your property, it is your responsibility to see that your tenant receives the beach tag.
Replacement tags can be provided by the Clerk of the Association to the homeowner for a fee of $10.00.
BOAT RACKS
There are 60 boat racks available on a first come first serve basis each season. Each home can secure 1 boat rack for $50/season.
To secure a boat rack return the boat rack slip that comes with your spring mailing.
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Only 1 sunfish, kayak, or paddle board type boat permitted per rack. Rowboats or canoes are not allowed
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Any boat without the yearly decal or remaining on the racks after October 15th will be removed by the association.
OUR LIFEGUARDS
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Our lifeguards keep us safe, help ensure only authorized beach users are at the beach
and help us enforce our beach rules.
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Lifeguards are on duty from 10am to 5pm during the summer season. ​
We are NOW accepting lifeguard applications for the Summer of 2026.​
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Requirements:
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Must be a certified lifeguard by start date.
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Must be able to work the July 4th weekend.
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Bay View residents are preferred.
Position Details:
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$20.00 / hour.
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Starts June 21, 2026
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30 hours per week (5 days/week).
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Rotating Monday – Sunday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
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For more information contact Teresa (203) 500-0044 or Laura (203) 878-9990
Help us spread the word to any local candidates!
ROCK GARDEN
Visit our Bay View Kindness Rock Garden for some inspiration.
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Or find some rocks on the beach and paint it with positive and motivational messages and leave it at are garden to inspire someone else!
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Located on the beach to the right as you enter from the main beach entrance.
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Created by: Lynn Ryczer
LITTLE LIBRARY
Inspire the love of reading, share your favorite story with others, or enjoy someone else's favorite read. Connect with our community through the love of reading.
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Take a book or share a book at our Bay View Beach Little Library!
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Located on the beach by the main beach entrance.
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Built by: Thomas Torello (Blue by Main Gate) & Bob McComish (Red by Oakland Ave bulletin board)
BAY VIEW BEACH:
A HAVEN FOR HORSESHOE CRABS
Highlights from Our Recent Talk & How You Can Help
We recently had the pleasure of hosting a fascinating talk on the Bay View Green (on June 21st) about the incredible horseshoe crabs that visit our shores. This insightful presentation was delivered by Professor Jo Marie Kasinak, a distinguished Biology Professor from Sacred Heart University.​
From May to mid-July, Bay View Beach becomes the scene of a remarkable natural wonder as these ancient "living fossils" ride the high tides, dig their nests, and then swim away, playing a vital role in our ecosystem. It's truly special to have such a significant population right here in our neighborhood, and understanding how to interact with them is crucial for their well-being.​​
​Important Things to Know When You Encounter a Horseshoe Crab:
Horseshoe crabs are harmless – they don't pinch, bite, or sting, and they aren't poisonous. In fact, their blood is invaluable to human health, used in a substance (LAL) that tests vaccines for bacterial contamination! So, a huge thanks to these creatures for helping to save lives.
Here's how you can help protect them:
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You may find horseshoe crabs on the beach during low tide (between the high and low tide lines). If they aren't on their back (legs and gills exposed), they're generally okay and don't need assistance.
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Gently Flip Them Over (Only if Needed!): If you see a horseshoe crab stuck on its back (legs and gills exposed to the air), you can gently flip it over. Do this by holding them like a bowl—with your hands gripping either side of the widest part of their shell and their telson (tail) away from you.
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Never Pick Up by the Telson (Tail)! The telson is critical for them to flip over if they get stuck on their back. If it breaks, they cannot right themselves, increasing their risk of drying out or becoming prey.
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Report Tagged Crabs: If you spot a horseshoe crab with a tag, please report the tag number, beach location, and date to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service using the website found on the tag.
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Be a Horseshoe Crab Protector: Observe, Don't Disturb!
Our amazing horseshoe crab population is a gift. The best way to protect them is often to simply let them be. They know what to do! Unless a horseshoe crab is truly stuck on its back and unable to flip over, please do not move or disturb them. Help us keep our beach a safe and natural environment for these incredible animals by observing them respectfully and sharing this important information with others who may not know.
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For more detailed information on how to interact with and protect horseshoe crabs, please refer to this info sheet.
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Thank you for your help in conserving this living fossil and for making Bay View Beach a responsible steward of our unique coastal environment!
BEACH FAQs
Is Bay View a private beach?
Bay View Beach is a private beach and is available to all homeowners within the association limits. Each home is provided with one beach tag and can be used by homeowners and their families or guests. Beach homes that are rental properties must provide the tenants of the property the use of a beach tag.
Can I walk near the houses on the beach?
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You can only walk below the high tide line in front of the private properties.
Are there bathrooms on the beach?
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There are no bathroom facilities on Bay View beach.
If I reside outside of the association limits, can I buy a membership in order to use the beach?
Unless you live in the geographical confines of the Bay View Beach Association, we are sorry but you are unable to join. Bay View Improvement Association members pay an additional property tax every year. Contact the City Of Milford for a list of City Beaches.
Where is the nearest boat launch?
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Public boat launch can be found at https://www.ci.milford.ct.us/harbor-management-commission-marina/pages/launch-ramp
Have an "infrequently" asked question?
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Email us and we'll do our best to help bayviewiawebsite@gmail.com