Take in the beachside beauty of Gold Coast
Enjoy the area's churches, theater scene and live music and make a vacation rental your home during your stay in Gold Coast. This city's beaches, island views and aquarium draw many visitors. If you're looking for accommodations with space to entertain friends and family, Vrbo has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Sightseeing in and around Gold Coast
Are you looking for top things to see and do while you're in town? Venture out of your vacation home and experience everything that Gold Coast has to offer. Here are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Norwalk Maritime Aquarium (2.8 mi / 4.5 km)
- Chelsea Piers (8.3 mi / 13.3 km)
- Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course (9.8 mi / 15.7 km)
- Beardsley Zoo (12.6 mi / 20.3 km)
- Rye Playland (18.4 mi / 29.7 km)
- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (19.6 mi / 31.5 km)
Exploring the beaches and other natural features in Gold Coast
Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your vacation in Gold Coast. These are some of the area's noteworthy sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Compo Beach (3.6 mi / 5.8 km)
- Calf Pasture Beach (3.7 mi / 5.9 km)
- Southport Beach (5.6 mi / 9.1 km)
- Fairfield Beach (7.9 mi / 12.7 km)
- Cove Island Park (8.1 mi / 13.1 km)
- Penfield Beach (8.5 mi / 13.7 km)
How to get to and around Gold Coast
Fly into Bridgeport, CT (BDR-Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial), the closest airport, located 14.3 mi (23 km) from the city center.
If you're traveling by train, Westport Station, East Norwalk Station and South Norwalk Station are the main stations in the city.