Top Things to do in
Top Hotels in South County
- 1. Hampton Inn South Kingstown - Newport Area
- 2. Hampton Inn Coventry-Warwick Area
- 3. Best Western West Greenwich Inn
- 4. Holiday Inn South Kingstown Newport Area, An IHG Hotel
- 5. Scarborough Beach Motel
- 6. Stagecoach House Inn
- 7. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Providence North Kingstown
- 8. Super 8 by Wyndham West Greenwich/Providence
- 9. Holiday Inn Express Coventry S - West Warwick Area
- 10. Winnapaug Inn
10 Beaches in That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in , United States including Kelly Beach, Narragansett Beach, Roger W. Wheeler State Beach, East Beach, East Beach, Charlestown Town Beach, East Matunuck State Beach, Blue Shutters Beach, Atlantic Beach Park, Misquamicut State Beach.
Restaurants in South County
1. Kelly Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
2. Narragansett Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 538 reviews
Long flat beach, ideal for surfing.
Reviewed By T3482MMsamanthac - Greenwich, United States
So we just got got back from our trip. We spend 2 days on Narragansett town beach. I was worried about parking, you can't park in the beach parking lots this year (residents only) but both days I found free street parking pretty easily. It's a 2 hr slot, but this ends at 4. We got there at 2 on one day and stayed until 5 and another day got there at 3. I think going later may help find parking. It was a short walk to the beach from the parking. On the beach my son decided he wanted to rent a boogie board and there was a tent in the parking lot where you can rent surf or boogie boards so we did that. The next day he got a surf lesson, it was 60 for an hr. He loved it. When I called they said they were full. But when we arrived at the beach they said come back in an hour to see us and he can have a lesson. A short drive down from this beach is Monahan's Clam Shack. Order online and pick up or go and sit outside. Great food.
3. Roger W. Wheeler State Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 188 reviews
Named for the developer of the state life-saving system, this beach features a new bathhouse and playground.
Reviewed By Homerpigeon1 - Narragansett, United States
Have taken my kids and grandchildren here many times. Extensive beach protected by breakwater so no fear of child being “swept away.” Teenagers and college students shun this beach so you won’t be bothered by the posturing. Swings and slides available. Good beach to acquaint toddlers to ocean. There is a charge but a good day for children.
4. East Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By rockfender - Somerville, United States
We arrived at just before 3pm on a cloudy Saturday in July and was able to park fine. $14 for out of state visitors, paid cash. There was a sign farther up the road saying the lot was full, but we took a chance figuring that other people had left and, sure enough, there were spaces available. I think the beach is above average for the area. The beach was wide, clean, and long, with enough room to have plenty of space between groups. The water was refreshing and pretty choppy, which is the way I like it; more fun than the calm CT beaches farther west on the Sound. There is no housing or commercial development so only dunes were behind us, making for a very relaxing atmosphere. No amenities beyond some composting toilets and port-a-potties in the parking lot. We'd definitely come back!
5. East Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By TravelinSuz - Chandler, United States
The beach is wide and long. Some places near by make it private. The beach is soft beige sand. Lovely view. Easy to get in and out of the water.
6. Charlestown Town Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By ExRIGuy - Ashburn, United States
This beach is clean and beautiful with great waves and is not a ton of walking to get to from the parking like Scarborough is and some others. Nice vendor selling frozen lemonade and hot dogs. Lots of families and not many teens etc. Life guards right there. But it is popular and not a large beach so unless you do want to walk a ways it can get cramped.
7. East Matunuck State Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By dianabtesni - Wakefield, United States
One of Rhode Island's many beautiful state beaches. East Matunuck is my family's go-to beach when Narragansett is unavailable during the summer months. There can be seaweed occasionally, but otherwise the water is great for swimming and body-surfing. Watch the ferry cruise by on its way to Block Island. I prefer to go in the evenings - plenty of parking and fewer crowds. Great place to go for a walk along the sand.
8. Blue Shutters Beach
9. Atlantic Beach Park
10. Misquamicut State Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 541 reviews
Rhode Island's largest and most popular beach will be handicap accessible.
Reviewed By traveladdict045 - Omaha, United States
I had no idea Rhode Island beaches were so beautiful. A hidden gem when so many might crowd Nantucket and Cape Cod, this place is special. The beach is well cared for and frequented by locals. Covid definitely left it’s mark on things but also likely we were a bit late in season. Nonetheless there are good options for places to stay. I found this a great area for short day trips too - Block Island, Boston, Newport etc.
