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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 S 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 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 **Prices based on 2019 season; may be subject to change. YOUR ULTIMATE SUMMER GUIDE 2020     49