Fairfield is a town with almost six miles of coastline along Long Island Sound where residents enjoy five beaches, marinas, water sports at their leisure and a large choice of restaurants, shops and night life. The character of Fairfield is realized in its diversity, the contrast of the old and the new, a broad range of residential options and suburban charm. Fairfield residents, while welcoming well-known businesses and industries, appreciate and strive to maintain the town’s colonial Connecticut heritage.