Kim V.

One of the top 10 New England beaches. It is also called First Beach and is the largest in Newport, RI. It's 3/4 miles long with plenty of benches and has a boardwalk; the Cliff Walk trail is located nearby. Downtown Newport is also located nearby; it's a walkable city with beautiful vista. Since it's summer, they have the summer concert series and free parking on those nights after 4 pm. However, during the day, there are parking fees. Unfortunately, they're tearing down the carousel and snack bar, I'm sure due to old age. However, there are food trucks, restrooms, and a playground. The rotunda and bathhouse are closed but expected to be open in 2025 due to the demolition of the carousel and snack bar. This beach holds a special place in my heart because that was where I got married. We loved the venue and the vintage carousel. The rotunda was spacious and staff were helpful. The views of the ocean and bay from up there were breathtaking. We had a photo op on the carousel which was fun. Our ceremony took place right on the beach. The day on the beach was beautiful even after a passing rain shower. The only downfall that day was the red tide; it was an infestation of red algae. All in all, this beach is a lovely place with a great memory attached to it for me.

Angela T.

Calm waters and good Stretch of sand for walking and Relaxing. Seaweed is everywhere so keep in mind Good place to walk after Flo Cham shack

Tata G.

We came on a rainy week so the water is grey & full of seaweeds & it was overcast but still enjoyed my stay. Sand is very fine perfect for beach walking & it doesnt have a fishy smell which is good. paid Parking only & there are lots of spots. There are snack areas, bathroom & showers by the boardwalk Surfers and dogs in the water are fun to watch. Its also near the cliff walk and walking distance to the hotels if your staying in Middleton.

Jacqueline L.

Went here with my family on Sunday July 14th 2024. They do have parking here and it's 15 on the weekdays, and 25 on the weekends. Our vehicle was a truck, and they let us park nearest to the shade almost underneath the building. Like that it is easy to get on the beach once one pays for parking. Oh, and the parking machine doesn't take discover cards, as my dad tried and it didn't take it, luckily he had another card on him. Once that was taken care of easy to get on and off the beach. Like how they have both porter potties and bathrooms at the entrance of the beach. Water was calm, but had very red tide and didn't go in it as much unfortunately because of that. The seagulls were fine, didn't touch nobody's sandwich or anything. People were even bringing food by the nearby snack stand and they weren't even getting those! However, with my encounters with seagulls in the past, it is suggested to pack your sandwich in a plastic bag or aluminum foil, and take small bites to sort of guard the sandwich. Sand is easy to walk on and overall had a pleasant stay.

Heather A.

Beautiful, clean and the perfect spot to unwind. We drove up from Connecticut for the weekend and this is exactly why we needed to end our trip. The sand is so soft, bathrooms were cleaned and offers the perfect snack bar with a Del's lemonade stand nearby. The parking is probably the best set up I've seen thus far at any local beach I've been to. The location is great to, close to the mansions, cliff walk and many hotels and restaurants. Only thing I'd say to be weary of is the sneaky seagulls, they give zero you know what's! Guard your food and enjoy the peaceful sounds from the waves crashing onto the shore with the beautiful sights to be seen that surround the beach!

Ana B.

I went to Easton's Beach in Newport on Labor Day. I haven't been here in a few years. This is a pretty popular spot, for the locals and the not so locals. The beach is very clean and the sand is soft. There isn't any noticeable seaweed, and there are enough trash cans to dispose of your garbage. If you go for the cliff walk, you'll see this beautiful beach from another angle. Also it's nice knowing that this is the beach The Brakers Mansion overlooks. They have bathrooms, showers, changing rooms, lunch, all available on the beach. There is a substantial amount of parking available. It is $25.00 on weekends and $15.00 on weekdays. There is a discounted seasonal beach pass for residents of Newport. I have two complaints that are keeping Easton's Beach from being a five star beach experience. First, the seagulls are extremely aggressive. These birds are common around any beach I've ever been on in North America, I usually don't mind them at all. They have never given me any trouble. My mom was eating her sandwich, she brought from home, when this seagull, attempted to take it from her hand. It bit her on her finger, causing it to bleed, removing a large chunk of skin in the process. She was in pain for several days after. Also the seagulls will go into your bags looking for food, if you step away for a second. The other annoying thing about Easton's Beach is the unnecessary amount of announcements the lifeguards make on the loudspeakers. These are by no means life saving announcements. One of these ridiculous announcements is "attention, attention, there is no ball throwing or playing on the beach." Then again in 10 minutes. This is truly a beautiful beach, it is very easy to access and it's so clean. I wish the seagulls could behave, and if they would limit the announcements, it would easily be a 5 star beach!

Megan C.

Despite what the locals say ("...First Beach stinks") I had a wonderful day enjoying the beach views and great vibes of this spot. A wonderful snack bar with one of the best lobster rolls in town, great views of the cliff walk, expansive beach, and an easy parking situation. I brought an umbrella and a little beach mat and enjoyed the heck out of my day. Check warnings to ensure you're able to go into the water. When I was there it was pretty quiet as there was bacteria in the water making it not swimmable for guests. That was fine by me since I was planning to just relax on the sand anyways, but I can imagine it gets quite busy when that is not the case. Happy beaching and enjoy your time taking in Newport views!

Rachel S.

Pretty small beach that's very close to the mansions of Newport. Visited 10/23/2021. I grew up in California so I'm used to Pacific beaches that seem to go on forever. This beach is fairly small as it's flanked by peninsulas covered by homes. As far as I could see, this beach only has paid parking. Not a beach for looking for shells as it is picked clean. Not much plant matter and no shade. Sand is comfortable to walk on barefoot but not so soft that it is difficult to wash off. No offensive smells (some beaches smell like putrid seaweed on the West Coast.)

Amanda M.

The sand is super fine which you'd think is nice but as other reviews said, any puff of wind will have the sand blow all over you, especially if you're laying on your stomach. Parking is metered, and be careful your receipt doesn't blow into your vents! That happened to me but thankfully I retrieved it by jamming something small in there. Advisable to hold the receipt down with a pen or something on ur dash. So stupid that the showers (even the outdoor one to rinse off) are closed for "COVID". Additionally, the seaweed at low tide smells terrible. Cliff walk is right there, so I'd def recommend going for a walk!

Theresa C.

Easton's Beach is a 3/4 mile long surf beach at the north end of the Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island. We entered the trail here and saw many surfers riding the waves. Too cold in October for swimming or sunbathing, but watching the surfers was cool.

Angy M.

Came on Jan. 1st 2022 to catch sight of/participate in the Polar Plunge. Water wasn't as cold as you'd imagine for this time of year but there was more algae than usual. Anyway, coming to the beach is always a good idea (except maybe when's it's overcrowded in the peak of summer) because the smell of the ocean and the sound of the waves crashing is enough all on its own :)

Emily C.

I spent the 4th of July in Newport and on both days snagged street parking right in front of the beach... so that automatically made the morning off to an excellent start. Easy in/out plus metered parking is a lot more appealing than $35 lot parking any day, but especially during a holiday weekend. People were extremely respectful about distancing and the beach had markings for snack bar & bathroom queues, so that's a helpful reminder. Loveeeeeee that the Del's frozen lemonade truck was on site to make it a true Rhode Island summer - so refreshing. Pro tip: go as early as you can to grab a good spot (and parking spot) and beat the crowds!

Ashlee M.

I really wanted to do 5 stars because the beach is pretty desolate - compared to other nearby beaches that are packed. However if you stay on the left side it's very great- isolated. However the sewer smell is nauseating- it only lasts a few minutes but it's strong enough to kill ya! The water temperature is what drew me here multiple times this year. By 4th of July weekend it was around 70-72 degrees which was AMAZING. I can finally enjoy a beach trip with my son and take him in the water the ENTIRE time (as most young children prefer). The waves are a perfect size for young kids and they don't really go to high! Their are lifeguards on duty- but after 4/5pm they leave and one day we came here around 4pm and it was literally beautiful until the sun went down! The sand is also perfect for sculpting sand castles. My only two gripes are PARKING & the red seaweed. The red tide is kind of everywhere on this beach. It's passable and it kind of clumps in sections but if they were able to get rid of it this Beach would literally be PERFECT. The other issue is parking- the lots for the beach specifically get full quickly and the other lots are reserved for those who live in town. We ended up paying around $10-$15 to park at Tickets (a local restaurant) and it's like a 2-3 minute walk! Good deal! Otherwise one of my favorite beaches! Please Newport do something about the red tide/seaweed and we would literally come here every week!