CITY OR TOWN / BEACH
SHORELINE
EXTRAS
PARKING FEES* Small, dog-friendly beach popular
with the locals. none 0 R —
Quaint and sheltered; a great place
for young swimmers. $10 wkdy, $15 wknd 150 LJHCS D 1 / 2 mi.
Filled with the young and beautiful;
great for people-watching. $6 wkdy, $7 wknd, $30
season (out-of-state res: $12
wkdy, $14 wknd; $60 season) 700 LJ H PD 1 / 2 mi.
While teens come for the
bodysurfing, adults enjoy this
spot’s sheer beauty. $10/$20 day pass;
$40/$90 season 100 LJHSW
PGKR 1,300 ft.
Situated on the Sakonnet; ideal for
a summer evening by the water. $10 wkdy, $15 wknd;
Free/$75 season 150 LJ C WF P
SK 1 / 4 mi.
No parking fees (even for
out of state residents) 20 LJSWP
DFRK 1,000 ft.
Sheltered by a nice cove, but come
low tide, the water all but vanishes. $5 wkdy, $7 wknd;
$20 season 70 LJH P RK 750 ft.
Goddard Memorial
State Park Beach S Popular for its summer concerts;
ideal for afternoon picnics. none 300 LJHRBG
DPMS 1,000 ft.
Oakland Beach A mundane first impression, but
the quaint food stands and
beautiful views add to the charm. $12 wkdy, $14 wknd; $60
season 100 LJD B R KH 1 / 2 mi.
Amusement park glitz and nearby
nightclubs attract the young. $6 wkdy, $7 wknd, $30
season (out-of-state res: $12
wkdy, $14 wknd; $60 season) 2,100 LJH C S
DP K 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. Adults $9, teens $5,
children $3 per day 50 L J CA S 600 ft.
Westerly Town Beach A popular family spot; Westerly
residents only. $70 season (seniors $45*) 500 LJH SWDP 1,800 ft.
Compass Rose Beach
P O RT S M O U T H
Sandy Point Beach
S O U T H K I N G S TOW N
East Matunuck
State Beach S
South Kingstown
Town Beach
T I V E RTO N
Fogland Beach
WA R R E N
Warren Town Beach
Small beach; great for children.
WA R W I C K
City Park Beach
W E S T E R LY
Misquamicut State Beach
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Beach Del’s
Reads
Nothing is better than stretching out
on the sand with a good book. Find
these RI authors / tales at An Unlikely
Story in Plainville, MA or Barrington
Books in Cranston and Barrington.
Providence: A Novel, Caroline Kepines
Kitchen Yarns, Ann Hood
Unbeaten: Rocky Marciano’s Fight for
Perfection in a Crooked World,
PARKING
SPACES
DESCRIPTION
Mike Stanton
Big Get-Even, Paul Di Filippo
Yellow Sky, Emerald Sea, Sally Ann Sims
FROZEN LEMONADE
Sweet yet tart, this slushy,
refreshing drink has been the
lifeblood of summering Rhode
Islanders since 1948. Grab a
cup from any beach snack bar
or from the stands in
Wakefield or Westerly. (And
also be on the lookout for
their latest collaboration with
Narragansett Beer: the Del’s
Watermelon Shandy!).
KEY TO SYMBOLS
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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
**Prices based on 2019 season; may be subject to change.
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