A Summer Place Guidebook

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A Summer Place Guidebook

Beaches

This golden sand beach offers a panoramic view of Block Island Sound and is known as one of the best saltwater fishing areas in South County.
36 locals recommend
Charlestown Breachway
812-774 Charlestown Beach Rd
36 locals recommend
This golden sand beach offers a panoramic view of Block Island Sound and is known as one of the best saltwater fishing areas in South County.
Noted for its strong surf, this natural beach has miles of room to beach comb with a sandy, gently sloping shoreline.
52 locals recommend
East Matunuck State Beach
Succotash Rd
52 locals recommend
Noted for its strong surf, this natural beach has miles of room to beach comb with a sandy, gently sloping shoreline.
East Beach is one of Rhode Island's most spectacular seaside treasures.
49 locals recommend
East Beach
East Beach Road
49 locals recommend
East Beach is one of Rhode Island's most spectacular seaside treasures.

Local Restaurants

Destination dining enhanced by a raw bar sourced onsite (with a pond tour available) & a water view.
228 locals recommend
Matunuck Oyster Bar
629 Succotash Rd
228 locals recommend
Destination dining enhanced by a raw bar sourced onsite (with a pond tour available) & a water view.
Chill spot with outdoor tables featuring regional surf 'n' turf & New York-style, thin-crust pizzas.
40 locals recommend
The Breachway Grill
1 Charlestown Beach Rd
40 locals recommend
Chill spot with outdoor tables featuring regional surf 'n' turf & New York-style, thin-crust pizzas.
Bar & grill offers seafood-focused home cooking, plus sports-watching, trivia nights & other events.
21 locals recommend
The Cove Restaurant
3963 Old Post Rd
21 locals recommend
Bar & grill offers seafood-focused home cooking, plus sports-watching, trivia nights & other events.
Stop and grab sandwiches before heading to the beach!
Corner Deli
2 Charlestown Beach Rd
Stop and grab sandwiches before heading to the beach!
Low-key local Italian chain serving pizza, calzones & stromboli, plus wings, gyros & subs. They deliver!
7 locals recommend
Kingston Pizza
4159 Old Post Rd
7 locals recommend
Low-key local Italian chain serving pizza, calzones & stromboli, plus wings, gyros & subs. They deliver!
Traditional clam shack fare including delicious fried clams and fresh seafood.
Johnny Angels Clam Shack
523 Charlestown Beach Rd
Traditional clam shack fare including delicious fried clams and fresh seafood.
Unfussy walk-up window offering seafood & ice cream, plus an outside patio with water views.
Monahan's by the Cove
5402 Post Road
Unfussy walk-up window offering seafood & ice cream, plus an outside patio with water views.

Sightseeing

Southern New England's gateway to the Milky Way. Visit for an inspirational night of science, astronomy, and the universe. Visit frostydew.org
11 locals recommend
Frosty Drew Nature Center
62 Park Ln
11 locals recommend
Southern New England's gateway to the Milky Way. Visit for an inspirational night of science, astronomy, and the universe. Visit frostydew.org

City/town information

From the most impressive Gilded Age mansions to tour to the restaurants, you can't miss, a visit to "The Classic Coast" is an absolute must!
402 locals recommend
Newport
402 locals recommend
From the most impressive Gilded Age mansions to tour to the restaurants, you can't miss, a visit to "The Classic Coast" is an absolute must!
A visit to the town of Watch Hill makes it easy to see why Taylor Swift spends idyllic summer days here. Westerly is a quintessential coastal town that's home to stunning destinations like the iconic Ocean House.
56 locals recommend
Westerly
56 locals recommend
A visit to the town of Watch Hill makes it easy to see why Taylor Swift spends idyllic summer days here. Westerly is a quintessential coastal town that's home to stunning destinations like the iconic Ocean House.

Bars

A hip crowd lingers at this relaxed beach hangout with new American food, cold beer & live music.
117 locals recommend
Ocean Mist
895 Matunuck Beach Rd
117 locals recommend
A hip crowd lingers at this relaxed beach hangout with new American food, cold beer & live music.
Full bar, walk-in humidor and beautiful deck to enjoy a fine cigar and cocktail.
Vintage Cigar Lounge & Club
1 Charlestown Beach Road
Full bar, walk-in humidor and beautiful deck to enjoy a fine cigar and cocktail.

Coffee Shops

Serving organic fair trade coffee and fresh pastries.
16 locals recommend
The Bakery
4 Charlestown Beach Rd
16 locals recommend
Serving organic fair trade coffee and fresh pastries.
A laid-back cafe serving java drinks, snacks & an upscale version of classic RI coffee milk.
39 locals recommend
Dave's Coffee
5193 Old Post Rd
39 locals recommend
A laid-back cafe serving java drinks, snacks & an upscale version of classic RI coffee milk.
Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.
Dunkin'
3983 Old Post Rd
Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.
Friendly family eatery serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
15 locals recommend
Hungry Haven
5000 S County Trail
15 locals recommend
Friendly family eatery serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Markets

4071 Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI 02813
28 locals recommend
Charlestown Mini Super
4071 Old Post Rd
28 locals recommend
4071 Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI 02813
47 Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown, RI 02813
Peaches Fruit & Produce
47 Charlestown Beach Road
47 Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown, RI 02813