A diverse park featuring a crescent-shaped sandy beach, salt marsh, and rocky shoreline. Includes a unique stone pavilion built by the Works Progress Administration with camping and hiking trails.
Features a beach, restored salt marsh, and Charles Island accessible via a tombolo (sand bar) at low tide. Offers walking trails, good bird watching, and fishing opportunities in diverse coastal habitats.
Main beach for the popular Fire Island community of Ocean Beach, accessible only by ferry. Features a small village with restaurants, shops, and family-friendly environment with no cars.
Connecticut’s largest shoreline park featuring over 2 miles of sandy beach on Long Island Sound. Includes Meigs Point Nature Center, campground with 550 sites, and extensive recreational facilities.
A beach and bird sanctuary at the mouth of New Haven Harbor accessible via a walkable sand spit. Important habitat for nesting shorebirds with excellent views of Long Island Sound and New Haven.
A crescent-shaped beach on Conanicut Island (Jamestown) featuring clear waters and scenic views. Popular for swimming and kayaking with a family-friendly atmosphere and seasonal lifeguards.
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.
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 town beach on Narragansett Bay with expansive recreational facilities including sports fields, playground, and picnic areas. Features a boat launch ramp and views of the Mount Hope Bridge.
A small beach at the northern tip of Warwick with views of Conimicut Lighthouse and the entrance to Providence River. Features picnic areas, fishing spots, and a relaxed atmosphere.