I have to admit, as much as I’m trying to get out and support our local restaurants as much as possible, some days it’s just not possible. But that doesn’t mean I don’t want to elevate my home meals and bring that restaurant quality home. J&R Scallops was born out of the pandemic, bringing home the same quality seafood found in our favorite restaurants like Penny Lane Pub, Saybrook Point Inn, and Cafe Routier.

The Shoreline’s culinary scene offers something for everyone, including vegan and vegetarian foodies (and we aren’t just talking about sad salads)! Scroll on to discover our go-to spots that offer inventive, flavorful dishes that make us, and our taste buds, excited to return again and again… and again and again and… you get the picture.

Ready for what’s known as the best sweet cider on Earth? Tucked away on the winding country roads of Old Mystic, Connecticut, B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill makes cider the old-fashioned way, using the last remaining steam-powered cider mill in the United States.

It’s peach season! While I definitely don’t count down to the end of summer, when we get into the end of August, I’m definitely counting down until the peaches ripen on the Connecticut coast. When Bishop’s Orchard opens their pick-your-own peaches, they open the best tasting peaches on the Shoreline.

As Chad Dorman and Leonard Andrew Consulting connected with families and students over the last few months, they learned that more and more parents were not only worried about their child’s learning situation, but also were apprehensive about what comes next

As students and parents prepare for the reopening of schools this fall, we sat down with Jane Hannon, the Assistant Head for Teaching & Learning, at The Williams School in New London. Here are a few tips to conquer the challenges we continue to face during the pandemic.

No trip to the Shoreline is complete without some fresh from the dock seafood. From clam chowder, to fresh mussels, crabs, and lobster the Shoreline is the place to go for delicious seafood with plenty of New England charm.

This summer, let a weekend campout lead you to explore the Shoreline in a new way. Even if you’ve never stepped foot onto a campground before, you might be surprised by how good it feels to spend a day or two in the wild.

Summer is here, so let’s hear it! I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Nothing ends a great summer day than ice cream. Thankfully the Shoreline offers some of the best, locally made options available.

The abundance of local farms and fresh produce is one of the best aspects of the Shoreline community. Being able to pick your own fruit, vegetables and flowers makes this time of year the perfect time to enjoy the many local and family owned farms that line the coast here in Connecticut.

The lobster roll was created in Connecticut (Milford to be exact), but over the years the Shoreline has perfected it. What do we mean by perfected? We’re talkin’ local catch, and authentic waterfront dining right on the Long Island Sound.

As anyone knows, one of the best things about living on the Shoreline is a great day at the beach. And that it’s only made better by a great read. That’s why we’ve collected our favorite Americana books to enjoy seaside.

From SMORSTiX in Madison, once you bite into a hot, juicy pineapple in the middle of all the rich sweetness around it, you’ll get it.

The Shoreline’s 300+ year history cannot be told without highlighting its military significance. Scroll on to learn about the Shoreline’s iconic military sites, including the United States Coast Guard Academy, the USS Nautilus, and Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park.

Savoring evenings by the water with a sunset view is a summertime staple. Scroll on to experience 6 of the Shoreline’s best sunset spots, including Hammonasset State Park, Madison Beach Hotel, Ferry Landing Park, Fort Griswold, Stonington Point, or while sailing with Mystic Whaler Cruises.

Adventure awaits. Disembark from your busy schedule and set sail on one of the Shoreline’s water tours or cruises. Whether you want to dress up in the evening and sail on a yacht or grab the family for a fun daytime excursion, there's a boat waiting for you.

Connecticut’s largest shoreline park, Hammonasset Beach State Park, offers over 2 miles of beach to enjoy swimming, strolling along the boardwalk, or relaxing in the sun and surf.

Get outside & explore the Shoreline

I have to admit, when I first started working on this list with R.J. Julia Booksellers my thoughts were to put together a seasonal book list from sone of the best in the business. I thought, what would I want to read while sitting outside + enjoying the warmer temperatures (dare I say with a glass of lemonade?), the thought of being quarantined at home during a global pandemic did not.

As a local business concentrated along the Connecticut shoreline, Ring’s End appreciates the storied history, breathtaking beauty and recreational value of our coastline. The Coastal Color Collection is their way of sharing this natural treasure with you, their valued customers.