Fantastic beach! It's not huge, but it's still a decent size. Brought my 4 yr old here on a Sunday…read moreand had a great time! We arrived about 10:30 and there was plenty of space. The nice guy in parking told us it was $30 to park for nonresidents (assume that's both parking and pass, though not sure), but free parking was available a short distance up the road and entry fee would be just $10. We went with that even though it meant I would be carrying everything to the beach. The parking was really not far... maybe one wide city block. It's literally across the playground (which you can't cut to since it's part of the park and fenced in). Then you go down the hill which is all sidewalk (good when you have kiddos), and down to the paid parking and beach. Once you arrive to the parking, you go to the restroom building on the left and there's a sign that says "passes" on the right side. Go there to pay the $10 pass. There were some rules I wasn't aware of, so some tips: umbrellas need to be behind the cones. I believe the life guard said it was to keep the incoming tide from washing it out? The tide did come up a little during the day we were there. Also, no boogie boards allowed anywhere at the beaches with life guards. What I didn't know, was it was allowed at the private beach strip between the two public beaches. There are houses overlooking the private beach area, but everyone seems to use it or at least walk it to get from one public beach to the other. I'm sure if someone really didn't want you hanging out there, they'd tell you, but we seemed to be allowed. We also were just 2 people and not a party hanging out, so that probably helps. The water was warmish in the shallow waves but cooler once in. Water is pretty clear and some areas had more seaweed than others, but not bad. There are a ton of boat type shells and not much of others. The sand and waters are full of nice pebbles, stones, and larger stones. There is also a floating raft a short distance out (of both public beach areas) that you can swim to, although we did not since my daughter still doesn't swim well. The beach gets busy after noon, but it wasn't too bad. There are a couple outdoor showers by the bathrooms that worked really well. We didn't use the bathrooms so not sure how they were. I don't know if there's a concession stand; I didn't see one. But there was an ice cream truck that came by at the main beach. A nice playground is up the hill a little bit from the beach that we were going to visit, but decided to keep moving and go home. I'd definitely come here again. For $10 and a little hassle of carrying your things a short distance, it's a really pretty and clean beach, with nice views of sailboats on the water. The waves are gentle too, so it's good for little ones. Still watch them though bc as the day went on, the waves got a little bigger and has a good pull for small kiddos.

A playground near the beach with grass areas and trees, I mean what more could a kid ask for! There…read moreare multiple play areas for varying age groups. The park is in good condition, all new rubber mats along the bottom and trees surround the park so it's a beautiful spot to picnic that overlooks the water. During fall months there was no fee, I'm sure the summer it is packed here due to the beach. But if you have kids this is a fantastic place to spend a a few hours.

4 stars, nice (for ct!)…read more thats the way it is these days, when you summer in RI, you expect certain things, harvey beach is very different than what i typically experience. the flats! this is one of the neatest part of the beach, low tide you can walk out into the bay real far out, its surreal! high tide has a lot of grassy areas, again, kinda weird to me for a beach, but its still nice sand and clean water. there is also a lobster truck in the lot and bathrooms too. 15$ to park, which stung, but way better than say 16$! cost of doing business, this is a public beach, so if you can walk, save the moneys. sandy (danny?)

I really like this beach. It's cool for kids, has bathrooms, outdoor shower, and changing rooms…read more Plenty of parking, lifeguards, and even a food truck. The tide goes out really far, and leaves plenty of things to explore such as tide pools, and long sand bars that go out again very far. It does cost money to get in, but I think it's free after like 6pm. Only thing I wasn't a fan of is the swimming area. There are big patches of grasses growing right where you'd swim during high tide, and it makes the swimming area very small, and a few big rocks that should be moved and are dangerous. Very clean beach. Haven't seen really any trash or plastic. There are crabs to catch, and shells to find. They even let us drop off for free. It is considered one of the best beaches in Ct.

Stopped by here with some sandwiches from close by! Parking is available on the street or across…read morethe street in the park parking lot! Came here late one afternoon and we ate some sandwiches on the lifeguard chair as we watched the boats come in and dock (and undock). I found a handful of pieces of sea glass. They have a beach toy library for the kiddos & it's cute but I'm not entirely sure I will be back! It was a little small and I definitely wouldn't feel comfortable swimming in the water due to the high number of boats / industrial nature of the water... however I enjoyed the ambiance still & it was one of the free beaches in the area.

Another beautiful walk at Napatree point, but this time it was post season! A lot of people were…read moreout taking advantage of the beautiful day. Tons of boats were out too! The sand was perfect and water was clear. There were people working despite it being off season, I suspect for the town? And they made sure everyone followed the leash law for the pups, which I appreciated.

Serene and beautiful sandspit to walk - you can trek up one side to the point, then back down the…read moreother side - with the Atlantic on one flank and the other with Little Narragansett Bay. It's also a nature preserve and the nesting grounds of piping plovers. We visited in the off-season and no problem parking (will be quite different in the height of summer. Good luck!). You can find many nice shell specimens, horseshoe crab carapaces, driftwood, and polished stones. Take a gander at the Watch Hill lighthouse in the distance as well as all the hoity-toity beachfront houses (including Tay Tay's for all you Swifties!).

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! ‍

Nice little 55 acre state park to enjoy kayak, paddle boarding or extremely small boat (see railway…read moreclearance photo) if trying to get to the stream. Spacious parking area with about 25 spots to include designated handicap. No restroom facilities here and no trash receptacles, strictly carry in/out here. Short walk down to the railway for picturesque view of the waterway. Perfect for a bit of fishing here or just a quick picnic using the grassy table area that includes park style charcoal grills for use. Enjoy!

We visited Green Hill beach the other day as we were out exploring the coastline on a gorgeous…read moreWinter day. There is very few spots to park so unless you can walk or bike during peak season, the best time to enjoy this spot is during the off season. This beach connects to Charlestown Town Beach and the Breachway so for those looking for a nice LONG walk, you could do all three! Its a small beach but absolutely beautiful. Here is some info I found online: From Seeswim.com This is a very small access point, with limited parking. The public beach is between two private ones, and not very large. We are told it's a popular spot for surfing. Parking is in a small turnaround, but there are only a few spaces. The beach is beautiful, and it is a shame that most of it is private. From GreenHillRocks.com Located in South Kingstown, RI, Green Hill is a quiet, family beach community surrounded by Atlantic blue waters, coastal ponds and conservation land. The area is a mix of pond and hillside residences that are encircled by a lush, fragrant green landscape. Homes and cottages enjoy ocean breezes & abundant views of the Atlantic ocean & salt ponds. Surfing, especially in the stormy winter season, is quite popular. Enjoyment of Green Hill shores is moderated by the fact that there are few areas to park. Permitted parking areas and lots are available only to specific residental zones. Mostly, people walk or bike to the beach where they encounter friends old and new. Ocean tides & Nor'easters constantly reshape the shoreline. Green Hill is arguably one of the most beloved & ever changing coastlines in all of South County, RI.

There's no parking, no amenities, no life guard.. But plenty of seaweed and debris that never gets…read morecleaned up. Misquamicut and Narragansett are much better options.

Lots to see at this tremendous fort that protects the Thames River and Groton Connecticut. The…read moreoriginal fort was built in 1777 but has been improved many times that lead to the current structure that completed in 1852 though improved a bit with updated artillery pieces. It is named for Connecticut Governor Trumbull, who served from 1769 to 1784. Interesting tidbit - the fort was captured by British forces under the command of Benedict Arnold (yeah, THAT guy) in 1781. The fort has quite a bit of land, there are smooth handicapped-accessible walkways all about and I even found a shaded picnic table to enjoy my lunch. Parking on the street is free and access to the main fort is open to the public as well as the museum that is in the former officers' quarters. [Review 18666 overall - 83 in Connecticut - 2188 of 2022.]

Beautiful state park and free to walk about. It's something about that fresh crisp ocean air here…read more I love to just come here and walk around. It's really peaceful here. They also have public restrooms available during season.