A town-operated beach adjacent to the state beach with similar amenities but often less crowded. Popular with locals for swimming, surfing, and fishing with views of Block Island on clear days.
A town beach in rural Little Compton adjacent to Goosewing Beach Preserve. Features a mix of sand and stones with a natural, uncrowded atmosphere and beautiful coastal landscape.
A town beach on Rhode Island’s southern shore with facilities including a pavilion with changing rooms and concessions. Offers a similar beach experience to nearby state beaches but often less crowded.
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.
A pristine barrier beach managed by The Nature Conservancy adjacent to South Shore Beach. Offers a natural beach experience with important nesting habitat for piping plovers and other shorebirds.
A 2-mile barrier beach on Buzzards Bay with panoramic views and rolling surf. Features camping facilities, excellent bird watching in adjacent salt marshes, and consistent breezes for windsurfing.
A picturesque beach beneath the historic Chatham Lighthouse with views of the constantly changing Chatham Bar and Atlantic Ocean. Popular for seal watching and long beach walks.
A mile-long barrier beach connecting Rockport to Gloucester with views of Thacher Island’s twin lighthouses. Features a mix of sand and rock with good tide pooling opportunities at low tide.
A 2.5-mile beach on a causeway connecting Nahant peninsula to the mainland. Features a promenade ideal for walking and jogging with volleyball courts and convenient access from Boston and its suburbs.
Named for the unique sound its sand makes when walked upon, this picturesque crescent beach features clear water and a historic bathhouse. Located in a charming coastal town accessible by train from Boston.