Medium-sized marina with multiple piers full of boats, adjacent surface parking lot with numerous vehicles, surrounded by marshland and a river channel.
Pier 76 Marina is situated in Westbrook, Connecticut, along the shores of the Long Island Sound, a sheltered estuary that forms part of the broader Atlantic Coast in the northeastern United States. This marina serves recreational boating and sailing activities in the calm, protected waters of the sound, providing access to the coastal waters near the Connecticut shoreline. It is located in a region characterized by its scenic beaches and proximity to nearby islands and coastal communities.
Marinas typically need to separate slip holder parking from day-visitor parking, trailer areas, launch ramps, and secure dock access points. Modern facilities use barrier gate systems to enforce these zones automatically — allowing permitted vehicles through via transponder or keycard while logging all access events.
