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BEACHES IN THE OCEAN STATE
DESCRIPTION
PARKING FEES
PARKING
SPACES EXTRAS
SHORELINE
June through Labor Day; Barrington
residents only.
$30 season*
125
LJSW
900 ft.
Nice sand and food delivery.
none
none
LRF
1/2 mi.
Crescent Beach
A popular spot encompassing
Scotch and Mansion beaches.
none
100
F
2 1/2 mi.
Fred Benson Town Beach
At the southern end of Crescent
Beach; convenient and pretty.
none
200
LJHCD
R P SW
1/4 mi.
Gentle waves make for great
swimming.
$3*/$6 wkdy, $5*/$10 wknd
200
LJRWP S
KD
300 ft.
Family beach with surfers,
tanners and volleyball players.
$20 wkdy, $20 wknd
275
LJC P
1/2 mi.
Sam Ferretti
Blue Shutters Beach
A family area with sand and
good surf.
$20 wkdy, $20 wknd; $50*/
$100 season
200
LJCWS
PD
1/2 mi.
J A M E S TOW N
Mackerel Cove
A family area with shallow water.
$15 daily ($15 season*)
150
J
1/2 mi.
L I T T L E C O M P TO N
Goosewing Beach
Access via South Shore Beach.
none
0
F
1,300 ft.
It’s secluded and peaceful, but rocky;
camping through application, but
no campground.
$12 wkdy, $15 wknd
300
LT J
1,300 ft.
A nice stretch of sand; perfect for a
relaxing afternoon.
$10 wkdy, $20 wknd; $65*/
$130 season
1,600
LJCSDP
1 1/2 mi.
Quiet; less surf than Second Beach.
$10 wkdy, $20 wknd; $70*/
$140 season
200
LJB P
1/2 mi.
Calm waves make this a great spot for
surfing novices; lessons available.
$10 wkdy, $15 wknd; $50
season*
900
LJHCD
RS PWA
1/2 mi.
Boasting excellent facilities and a
swingset, it’s perfect for a picnic.
$10 wkdy, $14 wknd; $60 season
($120 out-of-state resident)
2,000
LJSWC
P K HD
1,650 ft.
Formerly Galilee State Beach, now
known as a teen getaway.
$10 wkdy, $14 wknd; $60 season
($120 out-of-state resident)
100
LJF
150 ft.
CITY OR TOWN / BEACH
B A R R I N GTO N
Barrington Town Beach
B LO C K I S L A N D
Ballard’s Beach
B R I S TO L
Bristol Town Beach
C H A R L E S TOW N
Charlestown Town Beach
South Shore Beach
M I D D L E TOW N
Second Beach
Third Beach
N A R R AG A N S E T T
Narragansett Town Beach
Roger Wheeler Beach
Salty Brine Beach
S
S
Scarborough North Beach
S
Packed all summer long with bronzed
beach lovers of all ages.
$10 wkdy, $14 wknd; $60 season
($120 out-of-state resident)
1,400
LJCS P DH
1,575 ft.
Scarborough South Beach
S
Formerly Olivo’s, now connects to
Scarborough to the north.
$10 wkdy, $14 wknd; $60 season
($120 out-of-state resident)
1,500
LJHC P
SDG
530 ft.
Perfect for family fun; conveniently
located just below the Cliff Walk.
$10 wkdy, $20 wknd; $40*/
$80 season
850
LJC A S K
PDHRWM
3/4 mi.
Known for summer concerts, this
park and beach abuts Newport Harbor.
none
423
LJH SDB
225 ft.
Quaint and sheltered; a great place
for young swimmers.
$10 wkdy, $15 wknd
150
LJHCSD
1/2 mi.
N E W P O RT
Easton’s Beach
Fort Adams Beach
P O RT S M O U T H
Sandy Point Beach
S
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PARKING
SPACES
EXTRAS
SHORELINE
$10 wkdy, $14 wknd; $60
season ($120 out-of-state
resident)
635
LJ PD
1/2 mi.
While teens come for the
bodysurfing, adults enjoy this
spot’s sheer beauty.
$10*/$15 daily; $40*/
$80 season
100
LJHSW
PGKR
1,300 ft.
Situated on the Sakonnet; ideal for
a summer evening by the water.
$10 wkdy, $20 wknd;
Free*/$75 season
150
LJWF P SK
Small beach; great for children.
Free*/$5 daily
20
LJSWP
DFRK
1,000 ft.
Sheltered by a nice cove, but come
low tide, the water all but vanishes.
none
70
LJH P RK
750 ft.
Popular for its summer concerts;
ideal for afternoon picnics.
none
300
LJHRBG
DPMS
1,000 ft.
A mundane first impression, but
the quaint food stands and
beautiful views add to the charm.
none
100
LJDRKH
1/2 mi.
Amusement park glitz and nearby
nightclubs attract the young.
$10 wkdy, $14 wknd; $60
season ($120 out-of-state
resident)
2,100
LJHDPK
1/2 mi.
Napatree Point
Limited access to the shoreline,
but a stunning spot nonetheless.
none
none
none
1/2 mi.
Watch Hill Beach
Clean and serene for a peaceful
afternoon; carousel is nearby.
$10 daily
50
J
600 ft.
Westerly Town Beach
A popular family spot; Westerly
residents only.
$60 season*
500
LJH SWDP
1,800 ft.
CITY OR TOWN/BEACH
DESCRIPTION
PARKING FEES
S O U T H K I N G S TOW N
East Matunuck
State Beach S
Filled with the young and beautiful;
great for people-watching.
South Kingstown
Town Beach
T I V E RTO N
Fogland Beach
WA R R E N
Warren Town Beach
WA R W I C K
City Park Beach
Goddard Memorial
State Park Beach
S
Oakland Beach
W E S T E R LY
Misquamicut State Beach
S
COASTAL BEACHES
KEY TO SYMBOLS
2
102
1
BARRINGTON
117
WARREN
‹
Barrington Town Beach
•
Warren Town Beach
WARWICK
‹ City Park Beach
•
Bristol Town Beach
‹ Oakland Beach
• Sandy Beach
•
TIVERTON
Sandy Point Beach
•
•
MIDDLETOWN
Mackerel
Cove
•
Goosewing Beach
King Park
Third
Swim Area Easton’s Beach South Shore Beach
Beach
Fort Adams
Second
Beach
Beach
•
•
•
• •
•
•
Narragansett
‹ Town Beach
Scarborough
‹ North Beach
‹ Scarborough
State Beach
South Beach
‹ ‹ ‹‹
Roger Wheeler Beach
‹
Charlestown
Westerly
Town Beach
Salty Brine Beach
‹
Town Beach
‹
Blue Shutters
South Kingstown Town Beach
‹
Beach
Misquamicut
State Beach
NORTH DARTMOUTH
WESTERLY
Demarest Lloyd
State Park
LI TTLE
COMPTON
•
108
State Beach
East Matunuck
Napatree
Point
‹ ‹
Watch
Hill Beach
77
1A
NARRAGANSETT
FAIRHAVEN
SOUTH
2
Fort
Phoenix
1
CHARLESTOWN 112
WESTPORT
88
Fogland Beach
2
1
138
KINGSTOWN
138
PORTSMOUTH
JAMESTOWN
112
• Grinnell’s Beach
Teddy’s Beach
2
138
95
24
114
PRUDENCE
ISLAND
NEW BEDFORD
138
BRISTOL
‹
Goddard Memorial
State Park Beach
138
195
•
1/4 mi.
‹ Crescent Beach
‹ Fred Benson Town Beach
BLOCK ISLAND ‹ Ballard’s Beach
Horseneck Beach
•
NEWPORT
S
State beach
*
Fees for town/city
residents
L
Lifeguard
J
Restrooms
H
Wheelchair
accessible restrooms
C
Changing rooms
A
Lockers
S
Showers
W
Faucets
P
Picnic tables
G
Grills
D
Concession stands
T
Camping
B
Boat ramp
R
Sports and recreation
F
Fishing
K
Playground
M
Concerts
Pets allowed
Beach information is subject to change.
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