Darien

Darien is a laid back, luxurious beach town with impressive waterfront properties.

Welcome to Darien

Intimate and charming beach town on Connecticut’s stunning Gold Coast
 
Darien is a classic New England beach town with soft sandy shores, cozy shops, delicious seafood, and the salty taste of the ocean. It almost feels like a vacation spot. With quaint, walkable downtown, Darien has a selection of eclectic shops and restaurants that are easy accesible from your home. The local train station can whisk you away to New York City in under an hour. Darien is the best of beach living in New England, all while being a short trip away from the excitement and entertainment in New York City. 
 
Darien has lovely oceanfront homes with large lots and plenty of space for the entire family. Families find Darien especially attractive due to the incredible schools. With highly rated options for students of all ages, Darien is a great place to raise a family.
 

What to Love

  • Golden, sandy beaches along the coast of Long Island Sound
  • Lots of different community parks and clubs
  • Amazing schools for students of all ages
  • A variety of stunning Darien houses for sale to choose from
 

Local Lifestyle - Living in Darien

Darien is a laid back, luxurious beach town with impressive waterfront properties. It has a quieter feel than neighboring towns along the Gold Coast of Connecticut and is perfect for anyone looking for a private, delightful place to live in a relaxing area.
 

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Darien has everything you need in terms of dining and shopping, including many high-end options. Darien Sports Shop is a classic, local department store featuring a wide range of luxury brands.. As an icon in Darien, Darien Sports Shop was established in 1946 and offers many amenities, including personalized shopping, gift wrapping, alternations, and delivery options.
 
After an afternoon of exploring the shops, it will be time for an elegant meal. Ten Twenty Post has you covered with French-American options in a upscale and lively bistro setting. Their menu favors seafood fresh from the ocean with a vibrant bar menu as well.
 
L’Ostal also offers French fare, focusing on food from the south of France in Provence. The restaurant prides itself on an atmosphere focused on family and tradition. Award-winning Chef Jared Sippel celebrates the cultures of Southern France and neighboring regions with sublime pairings of wine and food.
 
Scena offers a taste of Italy, with a impressive wine collection displayed in a glass and steel case and a wood-burning pizza oven. Fresh ingredients and a wide offering of cocktails combined with excellent service make Scena a perfect option for your Friday night plans.
 

Things to Do in Darien

Darien has lots of events and activities to bring the community together. Chamber Jam is Darien’s food and music festival featuring unbelievable talent, filling the weekend with live music and amazing food from local food trucks.
 
Darien Sidewalk Sale brings together local shops and restaurants to set up outside and enjoy the summer weather in downtown Darien. With shopping sales as well as fun events for the whole family, the Darien Sidewalk Sale is a summer staple.
 
When the weather turns cold, residents can enjoy different holiday celebrations. The Darien Festival of Wreaths kicks off the local holiday shopping season with a display of handmade wreaths by local artists and businesses. 
 

Schools in Darien

Darien is served by Darien Public Schools, an excellent-rated district, as well as private options.
 

 

Around Darien, CT

There's plenty to do around Darien, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
23
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
26
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Caffe Bon, Black by Demand Specialty Coffee, and Old Greenwich Wine Merchants.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Caffe Bon Logo
Dining · $ 2.63 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Black by Demand Specialty Coffee Logo
Dining 4.2 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Old Greenwich Wine Merchants Logo
Dining · $$ 4.85 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Jackie's Empanadas On the Go Logo
Dining 3.26 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
East Coast Kombucha Company Logo
Dining 4.08 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
LYMBR Darien Logo
Active 2.01 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Schools in Darien, CT

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The following schools are within or nearby Darien. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Darien

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® 24166336

$19,000,000

207-209 Long Neck Point Road, Darien, CT 06820
5 Beds 8 Baths 8,248 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
MLS® 24148914

$15,000,000

865 Hollow Tree Ridge Road, Darien, CT 06820
5 Beds 10 Baths 10,197 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 24168537

$8,995,000

16 East Trail, Darien, CT 06820
9 Beds 10 Baths 8,188 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 24122386

$8,500,000

18 Tokeneke Trail, Darien, CT 06820
7 Beds 10 Baths 9,649 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 24167751

$8,195,000

30 Shipway Road, Darien, CT 06820
5 Beds 8 Baths 6,998 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 24165104

$7,900,000

246 Brookside Road, Darien, CT 06820
7 Beds 9 Baths 8,100 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 24162725

$6,495,000

28 Old Farm Road, Darien, CT 06820
5 Beds 8 Baths 8,370 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 24158797

$6,395,000

304 Brookside Road, Darien, CT 06820
6 Beds 8 Baths 7,344 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 24165040

$6,195,000

366 Hollow Tree Ridge Road, Darien, CT 06820
6 Beds 6 Baths 7,356 Sq.Ft.
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