1. East Matunuck
Surfing and seafood.
Best Beaches in Rhode Island 2026
Your complete guide to the top 64 beaches in Rhode Island
Rhode Island offers 64 incredible beaches, from Atlantic and Pacific coastlines to secluded coves. Whether you're looking for family fun, world-class surfing, or peaceful relaxation, we've researched every beach to help you find your perfect destination.
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2. East Matunuck Beach
Popular South County beach.
3. Moonstone Beach
Quiet South Kingstown beach.
4. Narragansett Town Beach
Popular surfing and swimming beach with classic New England charm.
5. Roger Wheeler Beach
Family beach with calm waters.
6. Salty Brine Beach
State beach in Narragansett.
7. Scarborough State Beach
Beautiful beach with strong surf, popular with young beachgoers.
8. Third Beach
Calm waters in Sakonnet River.
9. Arcadia Management Area
Discover the refreshing pond waters of Arcadia Management Area in Rhode Island. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.
10. Barden Reservoir
Discover the refreshing reservoir waters of Barden Reservoir in Rhode Island. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.
More Rhode Island Beaches
Charlestown Beach • Charlestown Town Beach • Chipuxet River Beach • Collins Beach • Crescent Beach • East Matunuck • East Matunuck Beach • East Matunuck State Beach • Easton Beach • Easton Beach Newport • Easton's Beach • Easton's Beach (First Beach) • Flat River Beach (RI) • Flat River Reservoir • George Washington State Campground • Gooseberry Beach • Goosewing Beach • Goosewing Beach Preserve • Hazard's Beach • Johnson Pond • King Park Beach • Misquamicut State Beach • Misquamicut State Beach • Mohegan Bluffs • Mohegan Bluffs • Moonstone Beach • Moswansicut Pond • Napatree Point • Narragansett Town Beach • Narragansett Town Beach • Oakland Beach • Pawcatuck River Beach • Pawtuxet River Beach • Ponaganset Reservoir • Queen River Beach • Quidnick Reservoir • Roger Wheeler Beach • Roger Wheeler State Beach • Sachuest Beach (Second Beach) • Salty Brine Beach • Salty Brine State Beach • Scarborough State Beach • Scarborough State Beach • Scituate Reservoir Beach • Second Beach • Second Beach Newport • Smith and Sayles Reservoir • Ten Mile River Beach • Third Beach • Third Beach • Tiogue Lake • Usquepaug River Beach • Watch Hill Beach • Wood River Beach