The good: big parking lot, short walk to the beach, food and drinks shop, souvenirs/beach…read moreaccessories shop, lifeguard, The bad: small beach( people sitting way too close for my comfort) , lifeguard announcements , small and not so clean bathrooms.

Vacations in Narragansett, RI are a tradition. We rent a large vacation home close to Scarborough…read moreBeach. We can walk to beach if interested. Scarborough is a State Beach with lifeguards until 6 pm. The grandchildren over the years enjoy making sand castles, jumping the waves, and walking along the shoreline. The surf here is more gentle than nearby Narragansett Beach. Scarborough State Beach with its large pavilion and expanded beach area, with the nearby Scarborough South, offers a wide range of beach related activities. People of all ages can find activities of interest from sun bathing on Scarborough's sandy beach, and people watching on its boardwalk to picnicking under shaded shelters, and saltwater bathing in one of Rhode Island's most popular spots.

I think this is one of the best beaches in the area…read more There are lots of sandy spots to walk, lay, sit and relax. There are many places to get food or drinks around. It's accessible by public transportation or by car.....During the summer season, parking is free after 5pm, so that makes it easy for those wanting to save some bucks. I could not find a public restroom open after 5pm, but I believe they are open during the paid parking hours. Great for surfing during those windy days.

This is one of the best beaches in the east coast I've been to. It is so clean and not too crowded…read more We try to avoid crowds. I love freedom and space. So we came on a gloomy weekday. Parking on the streets was easy. The staff were so kind, they helped us carrying the wagon down the stairs to the beach. Beach pass is $12 for the family. The beach was so clean. It is therapeutic to see the ocean and the horizon to the end without any human intervention. This town is so cute and nice. I would totally come back again.

Super clean beach, great bath house , ample parking, friendly non smoking , play area for kids!read more

We walked on this beach this morning, before the crowds…read more This State Beach is not far from our Roy Carpenter's beach, so it's easy to go from one to the other. Many people rate this beach as the best State beach in RI. The sand is soft and the beach area is ample. Lots of people come here, there's lots of parking. Electric vehicle charging stations are available for 4 hours max while enjoying the beach.

Everything! Especially the lobster rolls!…read moreBeach is always clean Workers are cordial and available to help in any way It seems people who work there are very happy to come to work

Great little state beach to have the Rhode Island experience. The ocean, the food ,the people, the…read moreboats and the views...it's all here. The biggest challenge is parking. The regulars line up here at least an hour before the gate opens around 8. There's some free, time bound parking around but the city parking folks do keep track of the time so make sure you are too so you're not coming back to a ticket if you take too long. There's also some private pay lots that typically fill up by 10 am on weekends, 11 weekdays. The water is typically always clean and the waves are mild. Sit near the rocks on the right to get the best views of the fishing boats and pleasure boaters leaving and coming into the port of Galilee. You've got George's and Champlains for snacks if you're not into the concessions on the pavilion. All around great spot but minus a star for the parking sitch.

A beautiful spot. The nature, jetty, rocks and water are preserved and it is what it is here…read more No Bells or Whistles: if you are looking for a place with a shower house, vendors, combed beach ect, this is not the place. Nature runs free here. She does what she wants and the land is preserved. It's really a great place to explore vs beach lounging. But, you can lounge if that's your passion. Sometimes the area can be less crowded certain times of the day. The sunsets and sunrises are stunning. You can even catch a glimpse of the Point Judith Lighthouse in the distance. Parking: Tight, tricky and can be crowded. Overall a great place to explore.

Probably my favorite place to connect with everything I love about living in Rhode Island - any…read moretime of the year. Majestic ocean views with a lighthouse, sandy beach, sea wall walking, fishing, dog friendly and last but not least, a sunset experience that takes your breath away. Bundle up because the wind whips pretty fierce here. Nice in the summer to cool off but chiiiillllly in the winter. The dirt road into the area gets graded a couple times a year but it does get very very pitted with deep pot holes. Beware if your vehicle is low. Might not be an easy ride. It's free to enter and it gets very busy in the summer. Portable restrooms are around May until September. While you're here, don't miss the touching granite monument to the lost fisherman over near the raised outlook stop. Bring a picnic lunch, your camera, a chair...swimming is nice in the summer.

Gorgeousness! No crowds…read more Love this Rhode Island beach which is only open for part of the year. Off season.

This is a well known haven for rock hounders and surfers. Unfortunately the access is limited to…read morelocal residents during the beach season. There is a multitude of naturally tumbled rocks of all colors and types. The surf was up and we observed several surfers enjoying the day as well. Parking is very limited and most of Moonstone Beach road is littered with no parking and private property signage, but the no parking zone is apparently not frequently enforced during the off season.

This is a small beautiful walking trail with amazing views of Sachuest beach…read more There is a lock ridge that takes you over the cliff to amazing views! We came in the winter so there was a lot of snow on the ground, but it was still so beautiful and serene. I imagine it's just gorgeous in the summer. There is a small parking lot with very few stalls, but it also has a limited allowed parking time.

Super short walk to see amazing views! I love the bridge with the locks! The parking lot is small…read moreso heading here early is your best bet!

This may be the cleanest (both sand and water) beach I've ever seen in the entire state…read more They offer nearby parking but be sure to check the towns website for resident and non residents rates.

Grew up going to this beach every summer (before I moved to the ocean state as an adult) So many…read morewonderful memories!! Great waves, clean beach, beautiful, highly recommend for beach lovers