Such a great beach! Drove an hour and a half to come here and absolutely worth it. It's a nice big beach with good waves - a bit of seaweed but to be expected. There's a large parking lot for $30. Loved that they have a pavilion area with bathrooms, a surf shop, a little restaurant, and playground. Great relaxing beach day here! read more

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It's been 12 years since I last visited and that's just way too long. We only were able to stay for about an hour because a storm was rolling in, but the beach was super clean, as well as the water. Definitely got some great views and pics in before we left, and I cannot wait to come back again. Hopefully sooner this next time. read more

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I drive over an hr to spend a summer day at this place. The sand, the waves. Its all nice read more

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Fallfest 2024 $12 entrance. Everything inside costs money. We spent $60 on tickets to ride rides. The older kids each got 4 rides. Our little guy- we had to use tickets (for an adult)to accompany him on rides as per their rule. Loaded fries? $16! Highway robbery Poland Spring Water: $3 Slushie: $6 Overall It wasn't worth the drive for us. We didn't get a lot for our money. We did have dinner at a local establishment that was right up against and on the beach so the kids did get to go swimming. Nice beach to swim at but pricey events. read more

Misquamicut Beach - Fallfest - Beaches Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

What has happened to Misquomicut state beach and more specifically the bathroom/ showers? Yesterday, 8/12/2025, we visited this beach. All went well until the end of the day when we were ready to take showers. 2 showers were operational in the men's room and 1 shower in the ladies room. All with cold water. We only go to this beach as it had a nice shower to cleanup after a day at the beach. Probably will be the last time. They need to put some resources into the upkeep of the bathroom and shower areas. BTW, the outside rinse stations were also broken. Foot rinse was the only thing that worked. One other complaint. This small beach gets overcrowded on a nice summer day. Other patrons are practically sitting on top of you. Zero space once late comers arrive. read more

Nice beach! Stop by Paddy's while you are there. The beach does get crowded fast so be early!

One of the larger public beaches in RI. In season you pay to park. See the RI website for fees. Lifeguards are on duty in-season. There are outdoor showers, food, gift shop to get sunscreen, hats, pails and shovels, etc., facilities, picnic tables, a play ground, and EV parking spots. Off season, the facilities are closed, no life guards and no fee to park. The sand here is not quite as 'sugary' as some beaches, but soft and a long stretch of shoreline that bumps up to Westerly Town Beach. If spending a day at the beach with the family this could be a very good choice. read more

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As a African American women. I found that at every parking lot was for whites only. We was escorted to the end of the beach which was a total different name. The gates was chained up but for the public beach we had to find someway around them. This is unacceptable for minorities that are not familiar with the area. Plus I had a handicap sign for my daughter which parking spots was full with no handicap plaques. read more

Beautiful beach! VERY CROWDED, PLAN ACCORDINGLY! You WILL sit in traffic for a long time trying to park on hot days. So, plan! There are cute shops in walking distance though: iced coffee, beach wear and toys (surf shop), etc. We had a good time! But it's not a 5 star stellar beach. read more

Misquamicut Beach - Beaches Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

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Sandy beaches not covered in seaweed. Situated in a cute coastal town with nice little shops and plenty of opportunities for amazing photos, unfiltered. read more

Misquamicut Beach - Beaches Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

Best most cleanest ever. Best Lobster Roll on the beach n I was able to do some shopping as well. Very convenient place with really clean beach. read more

Misquamicut Beach - Beaches Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

Best to go as soon as it opens. Love this beach. Clean, water didn't have crazy waves. I spent 4 1/2 hours with the sun shining and enjoying my neighbors too. The seagulls are not afraid of people and I even witnessed one swoop down and take a sandwich out of someone's hand! Yikes. Great beach!!!! read more

Only $12 to park up near State park entrance vs $10-20 other spots. Nice restroom/shower/changing facilities. Committed to eco friendliness via composting toilets and low water usage in restrooms. Several food & ice cream trucks along with gift shop & eateries. Says lifeguard on duty but where we are haven't seen one. Very crowded but beautiful beach. Beach playground area with swings & climbing structure if you bring kids. $15 to rent umbrella on the beach if you can find an open one. We lucked out and found a nice spot to set up beneath an unclaimed umbrella. HUGE strong waves (today), would make me nervous if had kids or unskilled swimmers along. We have stayed relatively close in as the waves are so powerful today. Rocks/pebbles so water shoes would be good, some sand once you trek out a bit into the water. Beautiful beach, glad we stopped here to spend a few hours! Just heard beach announcements: no skim boards, no kites, no digging, etc. I had thought we might bring our teens next visit it they love skim boarding so this beach is out for a family trip. read more

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A beautiful beach. There is a bunch of seaweed, and a huge amount of people... but I probably just don't know when to come to the beach. There's so much to look at. And they have pretty adequate bathrooms. I did take off one star just because there was so many people that it was a little suffocating. Around the area, there are a bunch of snacks, gift shops, and extra parking. Though, if you're at home, a seasonal pass is clearly your best bet. I haven't been to many beaches in RI yet, but so far this is the nicest one that I've seen! Now, if I could just come on a slow day with a little less people, it would be perfection. read more

My daughter took me here for my birthday ., what an enjoyable day. The sun is out and we are so relaxed. I would come back here again and again. Definitely nice day for the beach. read more

Lovely white sand beach with minimal seaweed and facilities. Unfortunately the real bathrooms were closed due to Covid. Watched a nice sunset read more

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Beach day in Rhode Island was great!!! It was a quick stop on our ride back to MD. It was not overly crowded, we arrived pretty early and were able to pick a pretty decent spot. My only complaint would be the $20 parking but everyone has to make little cash for the maintenance ‍ read more

Misquamicut Beach - Beaches Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

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My family and I visited Misquamicut state beach and had a wonderful time. Parking was $12 for out of staters so I'm not sure why I'd pay $20 for the lots further away, it was very clean and people seemed to respect social distancing. We went during the week so I'm not sure how it is in the weekend, but we had a great time. My kids could have stayed all day if it hadn't rained. Will definitely go back. read more

Misquamicut Beach - Beaches Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

This is one of my go to RI beaches. It's affordable and there is a huge parking lot. Even with the covid restrictions there is still lots of parking. Honestly I've never gone on a weekend during the summer to avoid an over crowded beach but any weekday has always been perfect. Get there before 11am to be sure you'll totally get in. There's facilities but I've never used them, the portable toilets have always been clean and we pack our own food. Short walk from car to sand which I love. read more

I love coming to this beach. It was pretty crowded during COVID Labor Day, but I didn't care. It's a great beach with a bathroom and outdoor showers (and indoor, but they were closed for COVID which doesn't even make sense- wouldn't you want to promote good hygiene?). I dont swim in this, but the waster was nice to walk in. read more

This is my favorite go to beach in New England! Its always clean and has plenty of room to spread out and relax. The waves are usually pretty incredible as well! Parking isn't too bad.. This year it was around $12 but after 3 pm parking is free. Out of all the public beaches in New England, none of the others even come close. There are rides for the kids, several area places to eat and even late when all the lifeguards leave, Windjammers makes the best drinks and Lobster nachos. read more

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I love this place. They have decent waves for the area, plenty of beach and the sand is soft. Nearby there are several fun bars and restaurants where you can grab food and live music at certain times. The place does get super packed so you either need to arrive super early to claim a close parking spot or go past afternoon rush when people are heading home from a long hot beach day. There are showers and bathrooms as well but can be a long walk depending on where your spot is. For years this has been a favorite of my family to enjoy New England summer. read more

I was looking for a nice beach while staying in New England. I don't know why this was in the list of top beaches. First of all it was incredibly crowded, just to get parking we waited in tons of traffic. Then the parking fee was outrageous. It was $30 at the State lot but that was full. After driving around for 30 minutes we caved in & paid $40 for a spot at a bar. The beach was insanely crowded and very narrow with hardly any shoreline. There was hardly room to walk. And people were smoking cigarettes, weed, and e-cigs so that the air was a stinking haze. Mind you it was only 1 pm. This is not a family friendly beach. People were also blasting music from personal devices at almost every blanket, which I find intrusive. I come to the beach to relax and hear the waves, not to be subjected to someone's personal taste in music. It said on the review that there were changing rooms but by the time we found a spot, after navigating through the crowds, we just changed behind our own towels. The waves were epic and thrilling to body surf in but I was pulled in the undertow. There are a decent amount of lifeguards, but I wouldn't go with my kids- because of the rough current. read more

Awesome Beach. Easy access, close parking lots, just wish more garbage cabs at entrances.

Gorgeous beach with a short walk to the ocean . Parking on the weekends was anywhere from $20-40. It was very crowded with people basically on top of you but nonetheless it was an enjoyable day! read more

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Definitely one of- if not the nicest Beach in Rhode Island! It's large with beautiful sand and the cleanest water/ void of yucky smells and disgusting seaweed clusters. This used to be a bit less crowded of a beach- but these days it's constantly packed. You have great restaurants like Andrea's which is literally located right on the beach! They also have an arcade & used to have water slides, mini golf and a carousel right down the street from the beach to its a great place to bring the kids! read more

Sam, the Lifeguard on duty today, was AMAZING. I am endlessly thankful she helped us get my 8 year old out of an extremely dangerous and unpredictable situation. Afterwards she continued to reassure and helped my son feel safe and comfortable as she checked his vitals and continued to provide quality support. I can honestly say that I don't know what would've happened had it not been for her quick thinking and immediate responsiveness. read more

As far as beaches go in New England, this one is pretty good. Big, clean, plenty of rest rooms and a concession stand. Just go early so you're not stuck in traffic to get there. Not much else to say...it's a beach. read more

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Lovely beach & town! Must go, especially with the family. Amazing clean ocean and nice sand.

My ten year old self would give this beach a 5: big waves, sand, other little kids around to jump around in the water with: Me now: no thank you. Way too packed. On a particularly warm day, my husband and I were stuck in beach traffic (early in the morning!) for over an hour (just to get to a parking space). Yikes. And then once we got on the beach, it was so packed that we couldn't even put our stuff down and had to leave soon after. Extremely high parking prices so you're best off parking at one of the cheaper parking lots nearby (although I have noticed over the years those prices have gone from about $5 to over $20 in some spots). It's a true destination for the college crowd. So be ready to listen to drunk people yelling all day. And the cigarettes! Ah! This has made me the angriest. I'm not sure about the policy on smoking on the beach, but if there is one it is certainly not enforced. When I am just laying there on my blanket trying to relax, I am constantly hit with the smell of cigarettes. And for nonsmokers, this is a huge problem. Those that do smoke: okay, fine...just go elsewhere! Also, the water has become dirtier and dirtier. Seaweed so thick that you cannot step in the water, bandaids floating around, plastic bags wrapping around your ankles. This beach is not a good representation of Rhode Island. However, kids may enjoy it as I once did. read more

RI's largest state beach, Connecticut residents flock to Misquamicut. You'll be hard-pressed to find many Westerly area locals hanging out though. And during the summer, you best believe that this beach fills to capacity during sunny summer weekends. There's about a half-mile stretch of smooth, sandy beach front with many local attractions. In and around the pavilion there are outside showers, changing facilities, a gift shop, shade gazebos, lifeguard towers and a few concession areas. Tourists and families love this stuff. Nearby is Atlantic Avenue. It's buzzing with motels, cottages, restaurants, gift shops, amusements, water slides, miniature golf courses and a concert hall. There is always a daily fee for parking, everywhere (and it can be pricey!) read more

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I grew up in this area and spent many summers here, so it as a joy for me to return the other day. Going on a weekday is obviously the best if you can manage it. It was exactly like I remembered. Only 12$ for two people, plenty of parking available. Great waves and good facilities as well! read more

Misquamicut Beach - Beaches Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

I've been going here for years. It's great provided you are smart enough to not even try weekends or holidays, as it is insanely crowded with parking and traffic nightmares. Weekdays? Perfect. I can park close, spend day in sun, have a decent bathroom if needed and can take a shower for 50 cents so I don't drive home feeling disgusting. I don't understand anyone whining. It's a STATE BEACH not the Riveria. Be smart and it's great. Price complaint? Buy a season pass for your car, even at inflated out of state price it works out cheap over course of season and you don't have to walk a mile carrying gear to save a couple bucks. read more

Misquamicut State Beach is a great place to go anytime except for the summer months. If you go in March (like I just did) it's quaint, quiet, beautiful & peaceful. There's a nice big pavilion to enjoy a meal & watch the ocean. I prefer to take my son there to play on their small playground. From Memorial Day until the end of summer I would try to avoid it at all cost. There is a huge parking lot & prices to park are reasonable but the line to get in the place starts about an hour before it actually opens. It gets crowded & it doesn't attract a very classy crowd but I suppose it's tolerable if you're younger & without children. They have had to shut it down some weekends in the summer because it gets too crowded. read more

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This beach is perty, it's one of the nicest beaches in RI in my opinions. All kinds of cool places to sit on rocks and take pictures and do cool beach things. In the summer there are all sorts of attractions and vendors around the beach, but if you go in the spring or fall, all you'll find is a biker bar that's open. They're pretty nice though and the food is OK. read more

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One of the best beaches in New England due to the fact that it's clean the waves are awesome it really feels like you're a real beach compared to the ones in Connecticut or southern Cape Cod. And it's only $12 for out of state vehicles during the week. read more

Misquamicut Beach - Beaches Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

its ok, i am sure some of you will consider it the bees knees, lots of cigarette butts and trash and the sand is pretty coarse but then again, the people are also a bit coarse too! Atlantic avenue is quite the fubar at the right time of day/week, so that scares me too. There are more beach type things going on, ice cream stands, the arcade, water slides batting cages, typical boardwalk stuff despite not being a boardwalk nor in new jersey. its not one of the private beaches in the area, so you do have to fight the crowds, with any luck you wont be fighting the crowds, actual fighting (see coarse people!) watch those rays. read more

Lovely, big, clean beach on the Atlantic Ocean. No frills here. There is a pavilion with bathrooms, showers, and a snack stand. There's a jungle gym style playground nearby also. There are no garbage pails at this beach at all, so bring a plastic bag to collect your garbage to to throw away when you get home. Beach was packed with families during the day, there was not a lot of empty spot left by 11am. I also came here for a long walk in the early morning, and it felt very safe. There were a few other people out walking, and some folks fishing. read more

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My fiancée and I were spending the weekend in Mystic, CT and wanted to head to the beach for a few hours. We stumbled upon Misquamicut and it's really not that bad. One of the glaring problems is how much parking is for out of staters. $28 bucks is just a bit too much. The beach is very, very crowded, but people were nice, so it wasn't that big of a deal. The water was a bit cool, but that's to be expected around Labor Day. All in all, it's an okay beach, but still fun. One last thing, don't expect to find a lot of shells here, we only found one really tiny one! read more

I'm bumping my review up a notch after visiting yesterday. The rocks we encountered 2 years ago were mostly gone so it must have been a storm thing? Anyhoo...the place was hopping as expected on a sunny summer weekend but we had no problems (trick is - get there around 9:20-9:30am or so, the lines have cleared out from the opening rush and the later rush isn't on yet). We had a great time! Low key (well...as low key as you're going to get on a crowded beach in the summer!) and fun. No bothers with anyone, fun waves, drinks and lunch at Paddy's and we left before the mass exodus. read more