

Appropriately coined the "Ocean State," Rhode Island has more than 400 miles of scenic coastline, featuring more than 100 public and private beaches. Their pristine beauty is one of the state's most appealing attributes.
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Smoke Free area, Free Admission, Restroom available, Public Beach, No Pets, Newport County, Saltwater Swimming
Memorial Blvd.Family beach, amusements, kiddy rides, snack bars, antique 1915 carousel, batting cages, bumper boats, go-karts, miniature golf, game room, water slides, gift shop, beachware, ocean view cocktail lounge.
321 Atlantic AvenueGreat view. Concession stand, picnic tables, restrooms, showers, beach accessible wheel chairs and discounted admission for seniors.
469 East Beach Rd.Newly renovated playground, pavilion, volleyball, picnic areas, every kind of sporting field including skateboard park, inline hockey, tennis, etc. Six mile fitness trail. Basketball court.
Rte 114, Asylum Rd.Locally know as Sand Hill Cove Beach. Popular beach for young children, fully-protected by breakwater. No pets allowed.
100 Sand Hill Cove Rd.Is a popular beach with fishermen, especially along the jetty at its north end. For beachgoers, the jetty is a challenging walk. The beach is typically not crowded and is peaceful. From here, you can watch sail and power boats entering New Harbor, and view the grounds at the former Coast Guard Station. Parking is available at the end of Champlin Road. No amenities.
Coast Guard Road./Champlin Road.Restroom without shower facilities. Day use parking for 100 cars, boat ramp and parking area for trailers. Lifeguard on duty. No animals allowed. Seventy-five campsites. No utilities. All camping must be self-contained. No tents.
Charlestown Beach RoadResident passes and cottage passes are accepted. Non-Resident passes are NOT accepted at this facility. For daily information (weather/surf conditions, etc.) call the Charlestown Town Beach at 364-1208 during beach operations.
557 Charlestown Beach RoadSaltwater beach, walking path, playground area.
Point Ave.Small beach is geared to families. Good sand, clear water. Privately-owned facility.
665 Atlantic Ave.Sites for self-contained units only. No pets allowed. Two primitive areas with access by a sand trail requiring four-wheel drive and CRMC permit.
East Beach Road102acres of sandy saltwater beach. 2 Parking Lots, 25 Picnic Tables, Lifeguard on duty 9:00 am to 6:00 pm., No Animals Allowed
950 Succotash RoadNewport's only ocean beach. Located adjacent to the famous Cliff Walk. Outdoor skateboard park, weekly free summer concerts, seasonal carousel, Save the Bay’s "Exploration Center.” Banquet Hall available for corporate and private functions. Free use of over sand wheelchairs. Rental cabañas, rental beach chairs, surf boards, boogie boards and umbrellas. Children's playground, covered picnic pavilion, seasonal snack bar, beach store with souvenirs. Public restrooms, indoor and outdoor cold water showers. No dogs permitted Memorial Day through Oct. 1.
175 Memorial Blvd.Swimming, picnic facilities, fishing, children's playground, bathroom, shower, changing room.
Fogland RoadThe second largest bastioned fort in the U.S. Key to Narragansett Bay area defenses, 1799 to 1945. Designed to be the most heavily armed fort in America and to garrison 2,400 troops. Three tiers of guns defended Narragansett Bay's East Passage. Situated at the mouth of the Newport Harbor, offers panoramic view of both Newport Harbor and the East Passage of Narragansett Bay. Activities including salt water bathing, fishing, boating, soccer, rugby and picnicking. Fort Adams is perhaps best known for its annual summer concerts when the jazz and folk festivals draw thousands to enjoy the music and beautiful surroundings.
Harrison AvenueKnown locally as Crescent Beach. Menu offering salads and burgers. Chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards available to rent on a daily basis. Once called State Beach, it is now owned and operated by the town. Lifeguards are on duty from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Corn Neck Rd.Goddard Park attracts thousands of visitors each year as Rhode Island’s most popular Metropolitan Park. The park offers a beautiful natural environment with spacious lawns, fields, and forested areas with a variety of trees from all over the world, including sixty-two deciduous and nineteen evergreen species. Visitors can make use of a newly renovated saltwater beach and bathhouse, a nine hole golf course, an equestrian show area, eighteen miles of bridle trails, 355 picnic tables, eleven game fields, and a new performing arts center for weddings, concerts, picnics and special events.
1095 Ives RoadSmall, family orientated beach on the Sakonnet River. Easy access to the beach and facilities.
Main Rd.No facilities. No showers, On-street parking only, Free admission
Park AvenuePublic bathing beach with lifeguards. Resident sticker is $15. Daily parking pass is $15.
Beavertail Rd.It's best to arrive by bike, as the limited parking spaces fill up quickly. No facilities.
Off Corn Neck Rd.Half mile of state beach with clean, clear water with low surf zone. There is parking for 2,100 cars at state facility. Large new pavilion, shade structures, coin operated hot showers, cold showers, changing rooms, First-Aid, concessions, restrooms.
257 Atlantic AvenueHalf-mile public beach with two full-service pavilions featuring lifeguards, food concessions, restrooms, first aid and is handicap accessible. Rental cabanas, picnic areas, changing rooms, boardwalk for beach access. Recreational programming. Surfing lessons and leagues, aerobics classes, junior lifeguard program, musical concerts, sand castle contests, volleyball leagues, triathlon, kite festival and pumpkin festival.
Boston Neck Rd.Narrow, gravel, shaded lawn beach with a retaining wall and picnic tables behind it.
Beach St.Bay inlet beach. Saltwater beach, restaurants nearby. Boat ramp on Bay Ave.
Oakland Beach AvenueSandy, clean, pretty beach. Gentle surf with breakwater shelter. No undertow, gradual drop, near fishing port. Great for kids.
254 Great Island RoadTown beach - bath and changing rooms, lifeguards.
2200 East Main RoadThe motel offers clean, comfortable rooms with 1, 2, or 3 double beds and efficiencies. Our one room efficiencies include a double bed, sofa bed, and kitchenette. All rooms have private baths with stall showers and Cable TV, Telephone, individual Heat / AC unit and most room with Microwave/Refrigerator.
901 Ocean RoadImmediate access to salt water beach. Toilets, hot showers, and sewer hookups. No pets allowed. No tents.
474 Sachuest Point Rd.Nature beach 1.25 miles long with sand dunes. No pets allowed. Restrooms.
474 Sachuest Point RoadCharter and sightseeing trips from half day to overnights. Corporate events, sunset cruises, boat and breakfast and special events. Diving and fishing charters, busienss meetings and instruction.
22 Hudson Place1,300 linear feet of beach, boardwalk, playground, volleyball court and picnic area. Picnic area available for rent.
Matunuck Beach RoadLifeguards on duty. No pets allowed.
South Shore Rd.No lifeguards, services or facilities, informal boat ramps.
Park AvenuePark is open to public with fee, parking free for Warren residents.
Water StreetSandy beach with antique carousel, private bathhouses and nearby shops.
Westerly, Rhode Island 02891