Rachel’s guidebook
Beaches
Most convenient beach as it’s walking/biking distance! You can cut through Meadow St to Tidal Rd and it comes out right off of Succotash Rd by Matunuck Oyster Bar. Be sure to get there early if you drive - it tends to fill up quicker than the other state beaches.
52 locals recommend
East Matunuck State Beach
Succotash RdMost convenient beach as it’s walking/biking distance! You can cut through Meadow St to Tidal Rd and it comes out right off of Succotash Rd by Matunuck Oyster Bar. Be sure to get there early if you drive - it tends to fill up quicker than the other state beaches.
Sometimes parking is tricky (usually town residents only) but if you’re up for a walk, it’s one of the best beaches! Good waves if you want to boogie board or surf.
87 locals recommend
Narragansett Beach
Sometimes parking is tricky (usually town residents only) but if you’re up for a walk, it’s one of the best beaches! Good waves if you want to boogie board or surf.
Awesome beach for kids! Very small waves. Has a playground too.
54 locals recommend
Roger Wheeler State Beach
Awesome beach for kids! Very small waves. Has a playground too.
Tiny little beach! It’s a great spot to hang out after dinner at Champlin’s - watch the ferries pass by in the Point Judith harbor while the sun goes down.
35 locals recommend
Salty Brine State Beach
Great Island RdTiny little beach! It’s a great spot to hang out after dinner at Champlin’s - watch the ferries pass by in the Point Judith harbor while the sun goes down.
If you have time during your stay, take a day trip to Block Island.
75 locals recommend
Block Island Ferry
304 Great Island RdIf you have time during your stay, take a day trip to Block Island.
Great beach to hang out and watch the sunset. Located in a clean and open grassy field with a playground right on the beach. Parking can be limited if you go during mid afternoon.
12 locals recommend
South Kingstown Town Beach
719 Matunuck Beach RdGreat beach to hang out and watch the sunset. Located in a clean and open grassy field with a playground right on the beach. Parking can be limited if you go during mid afternoon.
Sightseeing
Check out the Cliff Walk, the mansions, museums, Bowen’s Wharf, and shopping/dining on Thames Street.
402 locals recommend
Newport
Check out the Cliff Walk, the mansions, museums, Bowen’s Wharf, and shopping/dining on Thames Street.
Nice trails for walking, jogging or biking with views of the ocean. There are also tennis courts, basketball courts, a playground, and a fresh water swimming pond.
21 locals recommend
Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge
Nice trails for walking, jogging or biking with views of the ocean. There are also tennis courts, basketball courts, a playground, and a fresh water swimming pond.
Food scene
Upscale American/seafood restaurant. Numerous outdoor eating areas - try to grab the roof deck if you can! Make a reservation in advance as they are always busy.
228 locals recommend
Matunuck Oyster Bar
629 Succotash RdUpscale American/seafood restaurant. Numerous outdoor eating areas - try to grab the roof deck if you can! Make a reservation in advance as they are always busy.
Upscale seafood/American restaurant. Casual dining on the deck. Amazing views of Narragansett beach.
181 locals recommend
Coast Guard House
40 Ocean RdUpscale seafood/American restaurant. Casual dining on the deck. Amazing views of Narragansett beach.
Casual restaurant right on the ocean - sit on the deck for an amazing sunset on the water. Turns into a music scene at night.
117 locals recommend
Ocean Mist
895 Matunuck Beach RdCasual restaurant right on the ocean - sit on the deck for an amazing sunset on the water. Turns into a music scene at night.
This is our go-to for fried seafood and clam chowder in a casual setting! Great views are a bonus.
31 locals recommend
Champlin's Seafood
256 Great Island RdThis is our go-to for fried seafood and clam chowder in a casual setting! Great views are a bonus.
The name says it all - so many unique burgers you never would have thought of!
120 locals recommend
Crazy Burger Cafe and Juice Bar
144 Boon StThe name says it all - so many unique burgers you never would have thought of!
Grab some wraps on the way to the beach - the best sandwiches!! My faves are the Athena, Chicken Gansett and Falafel with the works.
21 locals recommend
Gansett Wraps
70 Point Judith RdGrab some wraps on the way to the beach - the best sandwiches!! My faves are the Athena, Chicken Gansett and Falafel with the works.
Grab a pizza (or strips/slices if you don’t order ahead) and bring it to the beach for an evening hangout and amazing sunsets.
9 locals recommend
Colvitto's Pizza & Bakery
91 Point Judith RdGrab a pizza (or strips/slices if you don’t order ahead) and bring it to the beach for an evening hangout and amazing sunsets.
I just tried the peach ice cream last time and it might be my new favorite. Jimmy’s go-to is the chocolate cabinet (RI speak for a frappe or milkshake)!
56 locals recommend
Brickley's Ice Cream
322 Main StI just tried the peach ice cream last time and it might be my new favorite. Jimmy’s go-to is the chocolate cabinet (RI speak for a frappe or milkshake)!
Allie's Donuts
3661 Quaker LnThe best maple donuts in the entire world.
Great local brewery with outdoor hangout space. Check out their Instagram page for draft selections, sometimes they have food trucks too.
26 locals recommend
Tilted Barn Brewery
One Hemsley PlaceGreat local brewery with outdoor hangout space. Check out their Instagram page for draft selections, sometimes they have food trucks too.
Great family friendly restaurant as well as a fun adult bar/lounge area. Best fish and chips in the area! Outdoor dining in season. Lots of parking
9 locals recommend
Cap'n Jack's Restaurant
706 Succotash RdGreat family friendly restaurant as well as a fun adult bar/lounge area. Best fish and chips in the area! Outdoor dining in season. Lots of parking
Great little spot to grab breakfast, coffee, lunch. They also have a small convince store where you can grab smaller grocery items in a pinch.
SNUG HARBOR MARINE CENTER
410 Gooseberry RdGreat little spot to grab breakfast, coffee, lunch. They also have a small convince store where you can grab smaller grocery items in a pinch.