A small beach. Off-season, so there were no issues with parking. Nice views of the waterfront,…read morebut again, it's small, so there's not much space between the road and water, so it's not exactly a peaceful experience. Waves are small, and it's a simple little escape.

Lovely crescent-shaped beach with a great view of Mackerel Cove. I'd say the main problem I have…read morewith it is the "Resident recreation permit or daily pass required" but at least when I stopped by at 6:30pm, I didn't have to deal with that and I could just enjoy the beach for a bit. [Review 18652 overall - 72 in Rhode Island - 2174 of 2022.]

Bonnet shores / Narragansett beach .. been coming here since I was a baby- literally. . Now I come…read morehere with my family.. new friends , old friends etc.. one of the cleanest beaches in RI. Always a great day here in the sand

This beach is crazy beautiful. Its so quiet and serene. Theres no big waves, only little ones which…read moreis great for kids and dogs. Beach is super clean and everyone was very friendly! Given the chance i would definitely come back.

SUCH a cool place to visit in RI. We literally made a whole day out of being here it was so fun. I…read morewanna go back! Look at these stunning water views. Crazytown! There's plenty of opportunities to climb/hike up trails to get even sicker views. There's also huge rocks you can take a seat and relax on, and everyone we passed was so friendly -- but we only passed a few people every once in a while. The best part? It's covered in the coooolest graffiti on the inside and outside of cement tunnels and abandoned structures that you can walk through. I've never seen anything like it! An amazing spot for pics too. :)

I was a little less enthused then others. I found it disappointing that a state park would be…read moreallowed to have so much graffiti and fall into such disrepair. It really takes away from the experience.

This is a nice state park located at the southern tip of Jamestown island. As you drive in, there…read moreare a few parking lots located on the right side of the road....there are about 3-4, so if the first ones are full, keep driving and hopefully you can find a spot in the farther ones. It does not matter if you park in the farther lots, you can still walk around the edge of the park and enjoy the nice ocean views and rocky scenery. There are areas for picnics, there is a small museum and there's the lighthouse as well. We have come many times and we have seen many people taking pictures with the beautiful background for weddings, quinceañeras, engagements, graduation, and more. Free parking, free to get in.

Stopped in on a summer week day with out of state family. The kids had a great time exploring the…read morewaterside. Be careful areound thise rocks! The paths down are steep. The lighthouse museum was open as was their little one room aquarium. We picniced in the lawn and as with all State parks it's "carry-in, carry out" so be sure you bring your own trash bags. Same for your pup. Furry friends are welcime as long as you carry their droppings out. Four parking areas are available at no cost. A number of trails dot the area. Most of the area is uneven grass and dirt paths although there are handicapped spots closest to the lighthouse and a paved path leading in that direction. The lighthouse museum is not wheel chair accessible. Composting toilet buildings are located in a field between parking and lighthouse. These are water free and have hand sanitizer available. If you are a forager this location may interest you. Be sure you have a license to enjoy fishing off the rocks.

The good: big parking lot, short walk to the beach, food and drinks shop, souvenirs/beach…read moreaccessories shop, lifeguard, The bad: small beach( people sitting way too close for my comfort) , lifeguard announcements , small and not so clean bathrooms.

Vacations in Narragansett, RI are a tradition. We rent a large vacation home close to Scarborough…read moreBeach. We can walk to beach if interested. Scarborough is a State Beach with lifeguards until 6 pm. The grandchildren over the years enjoy making sand castles, jumping the waves, and walking along the shoreline. The surf here is more gentle than nearby Narragansett Beach. Scarborough State Beach with its large pavilion and expanded beach area, with the nearby Scarborough South, offers a wide range of beach related activities. People of all ages can find activities of interest from sun bathing on Scarborough's sandy beach, and people watching on its boardwalk to picnicking under shaded shelters, and saltwater bathing in one of Rhode Island's most popular spots.

After driving through Ocean Avenue, that's how I discovered Gooseberry beach…read more Passing by, I was convinced it had to be private. The fact it's small and in the middle of a neighborhood full of mansions made me believe I'd never step foot on this premisses. $20 to park the car, however, there was no additional entrance charge. A small lot, but nowhere near full when we arrived at 11:30 one Thursday morning. I really like this beach and feel it's worth both the drive and price for the following reasons: It has just the right amount of people, neither too crowded nor completely isolated. Rocks not far from the shore were a nice change in scenery, along with the historic Newport mansions off in the near distance. There's a cute snack shack to grab lunch or a little bite to eat as well. A trailer within the lot has a men's and women's bathroom. Two stalls in the ladies room. Clean and just right for this beach. Swimming wise, there weren't many waves. I was also surprised as to how much seaweed floated around. But, I still enjoyed being in the water nonetheless. I also love the fact I'm in Newport. Everyone makes their way to Narragansett Beach or Easton's. The traffic to either place is horrendous, never mind finding a spot to park. Driving in circles for 20 minutes is a given. But not here. It's nice to know there's a 'secret' beach not only in such a high class town, but also close to the heart of downtown Newport as well. The exclusivity Gooseberry beach offers the everyday person is exciting. It's truly a hidden gem, and definitely worth a visit.

Stopped on ocean drive. It was a nice day and nice views of the area. Not sure if the water was…read morecold but the sand was nice.

This is what living in a small town is all about. I was panicking right before Christmas, package…read moreof gifts I'd ordered hadn't shown up. I called Jamestown Outdoors and the owner said she would swing by to open store and help me out on her way to buy groceries for her family holiday dinner. She went above and beyond to help me out and this is why I will purchase from them 1st, instead of ordering online, whenever I need a gift for family, friends, or me!

We had the best time kayaking! We rented two kayaks at $35/person for 2 hours. The kayaks were…read moreclean, the route recommended was beautiful, and we were able to rent same day (a Monday at 11:30 am). The website wasn't taking reservations so we called. We would definitely do it again! The staff was very friendly and there was a great bathroom to change in.

The forty steps is a good spot to catch the sunrise. It is on the cliffwalk. This spot has street…read moreparking which seems to be free during winter time and have to pay during warmer months, probably for crowd control. I came during winter but not alot of people come here for sunrise. There were more sunrise gazers at the other beaches. At the bottom of the steps, you can access the rocks and ocean. There are porta potties nearby. I would come back in warmer months.

This is a cool little spot with some history. I would make a stop here and enjoy the view. I also…read morethink they have a trail as well. Parking is a "B" though, FYI.

It is a nice beautiful little beach and body of water. I wanted to take my girlfriend somewhere…read morenice just to walk near Fall River and this definitely was a great place to take her and just enjoy the afternoon walk.

Beautiful spot to watch the sunset. Several benches and a few picnic tables available. On street…read moreparking or there is a lot across the street. Dog waste bags available. We are so lucky to live in this beautiful state.

This is a small beautiful walking trail with amazing views of Sachuest beach…read more There is a lock ridge that takes you over the cliff to amazing views! We came in the winter so there was a lot of snow on the ground, but it was still so beautiful and serene. I imagine it's just gorgeous in the summer. There is a small parking lot with very few stalls, but it also has a limited allowed parking time.

Super short walk to see amazing views! I love the bridge with the locks! The parking lot is small…read moreso heading here early is your best bet!