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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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)!
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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)!
The best maple donuts in the entire world.
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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.
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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
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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.