Summers are better outside—especially when you’ve got a patio that can do it all: long dinners, lazy afternoons, BBQs, happy hour, and everything in between. Some are for watching the last bit of sunlight fade over the water, others for s’mores under the stars. However you use it, give your AC a break and let the patio do the chilling.

1084 Sturges Highway – Fairfield, Connecticut

This patio is made for summer days that stretch into night—BBQs and pool time by day, s’mores by the fire pit at night. Not to mention, a water feature that brings a zen, vacation-like feel.

1131 Sasco Hill Road – Fairfield, Connecticut

With a front-row seat to the water, this patio makes every gathering feel like a special occasion. Morning coffee, sunset cocktails, or an entire day in between — it’s a view you’ll never want to give up.

200 Shore Road – Old Greenwich, Connecticut

Framed by endless water views, this patio makes the perfect backdrop for everything from quiet mornings to lively summer nights. Here, the tide sets the pace.

25 Tokeneke Trail – Darien, Connecticut

An entertainer’s setup if there ever was one—a table for every meal with an umbrella to block the sun, a grill ready for any course, and a lounge area for before or after dinner cocktails—all with a waterfront view that’s hard to top.

25 Brewster Lane – East Setauket, NY

With a massive full outdoor kitchen, a fire pit, and more room to lounge and dine than you’ll know what to do with, this patio is built for hosting on any scale. All of it comes with spectacular water views that make every gathering feel like a getaway.

53 Bay Avenue – Water Mill, NY

Surrounded by greenery and open sky, this stone patio has a breezy, let-your-hair-down kind of vibe. It’s the spot for lingering in the sun without a schedule.