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A Private Island
Walk-on access to a quiet island escape minutes from downtown Norwalk.
A private island just off Norwalk Harbor — historic lighthouse, nature trails and wide-open views of Long Island Sound.
A short ferry from Norwalk Harbor brings you to Sheffield Island — a peaceful stretch of shoreline, trails and salt air crowned by the historic 1868 lighthouse. Part of the island is home to a unit of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, making it a haven for shorebirds and coastal wildlife.
What to expect
Walk-on access to a quiet island escape minutes from downtown Norwalk.
Tour the 1868 Sheffield Island Lighthouse, a four-story stone landmark.
Home to a unit of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge.
Island clambakes and private gatherings on the Sound, all summer long.
Good to know
Ferry service is seasonal. Reserve tours, clambakes and private events online.
Also from the Seaport
Frequently asked
At the mouth of Norwalk Harbor on Long Island Sound in Norwalk, Connecticut.
By seasonal ferry from Norwalk Harbor at 90 Water Street, running May through September.
A historic 1868 lighthouse, nature trails, shoreline, and part of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge.
Lighthouse tours, island clambakes, and private events including waterfront weddings.
The Norwalk Seaport Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.