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.
Rhode Island Beaches
South Shore Beach
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.
Blue Shutters Town Beach
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.
Napatree Point Beach
A conservation area featuring a mile-long barrier beach extending from Watch Hill. Offers a natural beach environment with excellent bird watching, swimming, and hiking opportunities in a protected setting.
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.
Goosewing Beach
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.