Awesome beautiful town beach! I can not believe I waited 38 years to go to this beach. The sand is…read moreclean, the water is clear, the waves are huge, and a decent amount of parking. I was advised to get there early as we did at 8:45am. Got right onto the lot at 9am. Cars were still coming in around 11am with enough parking. Not sure if it was because it was a weekday. Fees $20 weekday and $40 weekends. They do accept credit card or debit cards and charge a $2.50 service fee. Bathrooms are clean and there are outdoor showers. Can't wait to be back!

Adjacent to the RI State beach, East Beach, is this East Coast beauty. A private beach, with…read moreprivate parking and a nominal fee. However, they offer consistent beachside protection from marine life. The bathhouses are a slight notch above state-run locations. Additionally, it stands as the southern terminus to the RI-boasted NS trail. I've been in the water here during the 4th and in January. No matter the season, highest recommendation! ‍

Terrible and awful beach - don't go! Hehe. Just kidding but I don't want this spot blowing up. Such…read morea lovely beach and so peaceful! Parking is minimal though and make sure you bring a bag to take your trash out with you!

Gorgeousness! No crowds…read more Love this Rhode Island beach which is only open for part of the year. Off season.

Plenty of parking and a brand new board walk and entrance points into the beach spots. I can't tell…read morethey attempted to make it more accessible. Wear water shoes if you're sensitive to textures, but otherwise this was a fun and good beach.

As I said in the past, this beach is always my go to. The waves are not crazy. After 3 lots of…read morefamily leave for the day and gets less crowded. so I tend to go then. I love the laughter of kids enjoying their day at the beach. Paying the full admission fee at 4:30pm not so funny. But my own fault because I never bought beach pass this year. The place has come a long way over the last year more ramps and stairs. Also places to sit under pergola. The bathroom also a plus. Will be back.

Everything! Especially the lobster rolls!…read moreBeach is always clean Workers are cordial and available to help in any way It seems people who work there are very happy to come to work

This is a great beach for children because the surf is low plus the beach sand is fine and free of…read morerocks. My family now thinks this is the best beach in Narragansett. Parking is $12. per car, and there is no fee for beach. Therefore, $12. for a carload. If you park on the street in Galilee, you can walk to the beach. My young grandchildren love this beach because they do not need to wear water shoes. The food operation that is at the top of the beach has good food. You can walk up to the window and order. That is a bonus! Two Lobster Rolls for $29. is incredible. My SIL said they were excellent: a generous amount of lobster on a toasted roll. You know the lobster is fresh because you are in Galilee where the fishing boats dock. Great beach plus food a few feet from the beach is a win-win. From the beach, you can see the Block Island Ferry, commercial fishing boats, and sightseeing tour boats as they enter the port of Galilee. Background: Scenic Galilee is a bustling fishing village and port located in Narragansett that is known for its large commercial fishing fleet, fresh seafood restaurants, and as the departure point for the Block Island Ferry. Situated on Point Judith, it's a popular destination for tourists seeking authentic New England charm, waterfront dining, and access to nearby state beaches like Salty Brine and Roger Wheeler. The village's name is inspired by the biblical region, reflecting its history as a home for fishermen.

Looking for some fresh air despite the frigid 18 degree weather, I found myself walking the Quonset…read moreBike Path to Calf Pasture Point Beach. Snow crunching underfoot, it was approximately 4 to 5 miles round trip from the parking lot at the bike path to the sand and waters, then back again. This was a peaceful jaunt... be it the weather or the distance from lot to beach. Maintained by the town of North Kingstown, this beach offers views of East Providence to Jamestown and southward. This natural habitat offers an abundance of wildlife. Birds galore! Gulls, ducks, hawks. I'm told that it is best to avoid this hike in times of high tide as it makes traversing the beach area difficult if not impassable. In seeing the water line today, I can assure you this is so. Beautiful sights, lapping waters. The sound of wind, waves, and waterfowl. A place to consider visiting.

I found this place years ago, but I always forget about it…read more Calf Pasture Beach is one of those hidden gems of Rhode Island because it doesn't have a lot of what people are looking for in a beach. First, you can't park at the beach. Unless you live in the neighborhood, the only way to access this beach is to park at the Davisville Bike Path parking lot and walk/bike the 1.3 miles to the beach. Second, there are no facilities here - no bathrooms, no food, no nothing. This is nature - beach, rocks, water, grass. For these reasons this is a place to go when we want to get away from it all. If you walk the loop (bike path to beach - walk the length of the beach - through the forest, back to bike path), it's about 4 miles. Take a towel and some snacks and make it a walk/swim for a nice day out. At the end of the day, you'll find a lot of locals clamming for their dinner.

Another spot I used to go swimming, all the time; it's a small "Beach Pond". It's located in Acadia…read moreManagement Area on Ten Rod Rd. and has a small parking area. There were no lifeguards when we went. The water was enjoyable to swim in back in the day. The area is beautiful and can get really packed. Currently, swimming, cooking, or fires are not allowed; however, there are many trails in the area and the pond is used for fishing kayaking/canoeing, and boating. There is a boat ramp to launch those. There is also a boat ramp on the Connecticut side. This body of water is 60-feet deep and 430-acres. Fishing is very popular here; types of fish that can be found are, brown/rainbow trout, pickerel, bass, perch, catfish, and walleye. Overall, a great spot to hang out on a canoe/kayak/fish, wish we can swim in it again though.

Nice ocean err pond sunset…read more I drive by this place every time I head too and from Mohegan Sun. I know you read the review. The pond is what actually separates RI and CT. Getting into the parking lot isn't a problem but getting out might be. Cars are flying past the entrance way at a pretty fast speed. There's a boat launch and a small pier but that's about it. Fishing is prohibited during certain times of the year along with swimming but for the life of me I don't know why people would want to go swimming? There's no shower facility or changing room. There is a restroom that looks more like and outhouse to me. I was going to check it out for the sake of the review then realized some things are best left to wonder. Overall three stars. Easy launching and picking up of boats but lack of personal facilities drips their rating. Now excuse me, I drank too much coffee. I'll go.....no I'll hold it. M

Need a quick spot in Portsmouth to watch the morning sunrise on a small rocky beach? McCorrie Point…read morehas you covered. This small gem is tucked way in neighborhood area with plenty of parking (in winter at least) to enjoy the sounds of small waves slapping the rocky shores. Plenty of birds on the water to add a little wildlife to the mix as well. Portsmouth beach pass required, carry in/out, dogs on leash, no alcohol/smoking, swim at your own risk (no lifeguards here) and fire allowed with permit from local fire department. Great small and quiet spot to enjoy!

A broad sandy beach across the street from the hotel where…read morewe were staying last night, located between Middletown and Newport, RI. To the left is private and to the right is public (doesn't look different besides the signage). Metered parking on the same side of the street, we just walked. Very clean, gentle waves, two people were driving sailing vehicles low to the ground with wheels and steering (not sure what they're called) --looked fun! Plenty of beach space for people with kids, or dogs, for strolling or running or making sand castles. Just stay off the tracks of the sail-cars! (Driving in broad circles).

We came in the afternoon and had no trouble finding street parking right away. There are parking…read morelots nearby but they are pretty expensive so street parking was the better option. The sand is dark and super fine. The water was pretty dirty and smelled like a fish market. We later learned the smell was due to the red seaweed. It was also very cold. One thing to watch out for: the seagulls here don't mess around. They'll absolutely go after your food and dig through your stuff if you leave it unattended. When we visited, the carousel and the food stands were closed or out of commission. One nice thing is that you can access the Cliff Walk from here, which is definitely worth checking out. Overall, it's a decent beach but I don't think it's worth driving out of your way to visit. We visited the second Beach the next day. After seeing that, there's no comparison. If we're ever back in Newport, we'll go there instead. It's on a completely different tier. I honestly don't understand all the "best beach in Rhode Island" comments for this place. In my opinion, Second Beach is far superior.