A small beach beneath the historic Nobska Lighthouse with views of Martha’s Vineyard and Vineyard Sound. Features interesting tide pools and underwater rock formations for snorkeling enthusiasts.
Beaches for Swimming
Narragansett Town Beach
A premier surfing destination in New England featuring a mile-long sandy beach with the historic Narragansett Towers nearby. Modern pavilion offers showers, changing rooms, and concessions.
Misquamicut State Beach
Rhode Island’s largest state beach with a half-mile of shoreline on Block Island Sound. Features a lively beach town atmosphere with arcades, restaurants, water slides, and regular events.
Scarborough State Beach
A popular state beach with extensive facilities including a modern pavilion, observation tower, and boardwalk. Divided into North and South beaches, it hosts summer concerts and special events.
Mohegan Bluffs Beach
A dramatic beach below 200-foot clay cliffs on Block Island, accessed via a 141-step staircase. Offers spectacular ocean views, relatively uncrowded atmosphere, and unique geological features.
Easton’s Beach (First Beach)
Newport’s largest public beach featuring a historic carousel, Save The Bay Aquarium, and beachfront events. Located at the start of the famous Cliff Walk with views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Roger Wheeler State Beach
A protected beach in Point Judith with calm waters ideal for children. Features modern facilities, playground equipment, and seasonal lifeguards making it perfect for families with young children.
East Beach
A 3-mile barrier beach separating Ninigret Pond from the Atlantic Ocean. Offers a natural beach experience with opportunities for 4×4 beach driving, primitive camping, and excellent surf fishing.
Sachuest Beach (Second Beach)
A mile-long beach adjacent to the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge. Features excellent surf conditions, scenic views, and proximity to hiking trails with diverse coastal wildlife.
East Matunuck State Beach
A barrier beach between Block Island Sound and Potter Pond with excellent swimming and fishing. Features a modern pavilion with solar panels and nearby access to kayaking in the salt pond.