Block Island
Ballard’s Beach
Adjoins the restaurant and bar of the same name. Cocktails available on the beach. Popular with young singles. Admission Fee: No • Pay to Park: No • Snack Bar: No • Restrooms: No • Lifeguard On Duty: Yes
Fred Benson Town Beach/Crescent Beach
Considered among the state’s nicest, due in part to its fine white sand. Stretches north from Old Harbor. Admission Fee: No • Pay to Park: No • Snack Bar: Yes • Restrooms: Yes • Lifeguard On Duty: Yes
Charlestown
Charlestown Breachway
State Beach
Also a camping area for RVs, as well as a fishing spot. Admission Fee: No • Pay to Park: Yes • Snack Bar: No • Restrooms: Yes • Lifeguard On Duty: Yes
Charlestown Town Beach
Highly favored by young singles, sun-worshippers and surfers. Admission Fee: No • Pay to Park: Yes • Snack Bar: No • Restrooms: Yes • Lifeguard On Duty: Yes
Jamestown
Mackerel Cove/Jamestown
Town Beach
Shallow water makes this a popular beach for families with young children. Admission Fee: No • Pay to Park: Yes • Snack Bar: No • Restrooms: Yes • Lifeguard On Duty: No
Narragansett
Captain Roger Wheeler
State Beach (pictured right)
Formerly known as Sand Hill Cove and still commonly called that by locals. Protection from the breakwater makes this a great beach for children. Admission Fee: No • Pay to Park: Yes • Snack Bar: Yes • Restrooms: Yes • Lifeguard On Duty: Yes
Narragansett Town Beach (pictured below)
One of the state’s most popular, located on a lively strip of Boston Neck and Ocean Roads. Frequented by younger beach-goers and surfers. Admission Fee: Yes • Pay to Park: Yes • Snack Bar: Yes • Restrooms: Yes • Lifeguard On Duty: Yes
Salty Brine State Beach
Still known as Galilee Beach to many locals. Breakwater protection makes for gentle surf and no undertow. Popular with teens. Admission Fee: No • Pay to Park: Yes • Snack Bar: No • Restrooms: Yes • Lifeguard On Duty: Yes
Scarborough Beach
Divided into Scarborough South and Scarborough North, both of which feature pavilions with snack bars. The north side is packed with teens and singles, with families favoring the south. Admission Fee: No • Pay to Park: Yes • Snack Bar: Yes • Restrooms: Yes • Lifeguard On Duty: Yes
North Kingstown
North Kingstown Town Beach
Long and narrow with good shade and picnic areas. Perfect for a beach stroll or picnic in the grass. Admission Fee: No • Pay to Park: No, residents only • Snack Bar: Yes • Restrooms: Yes • Lifeguard On Duty: No
South Kingstown
East Matunuck
Popular with young singles. Great picnic area with lots of tables. Admission Fee: No • Pay to Park: Yes • Snack Bar: Yes • Restrooms: Yes • Lifeguard On Duty: Yes
South Kingstown Town Beach
Popular with young and old alike. Pavilion hosts events and concerts. Short walk to nearby beach bars along Matunuck Beach Road. Admission Fee: Yes • Pay to Park: No • Snack Bar: No • Restrooms: Yes • Lifeguard On Duty: Yes
Westerly/Watch Hill
Misquamicut State Beach (pictured right)
One of the liveliest in the state, runs along a strip of hotels, restaurants and bars on Atlantic Avenue. Lots of amenities. Much of the beach was hit hard by Superstorm Sandy and some attractions and amenities remain out of commission, but recovery is well underway and Misquamicut is open for business. Admission Fee: No • Pay toPark: Yes • Snack Bar: Yes • Restrooms: Yes • Lifeguard On Duty: Yes
Watch Hill Beach
Clean and good for families. Close to famed Flying Horse Carousel. Admission Fee: No • Pay to Park: Yes • Snack Bar: No • Restrooms: Yes • Lifeguard On Duty: No
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