The Secret Beach…read more That's what we call it. My mother grew up going to South Shore beach. Her aunt had a beach house that was washed away many years ago by a hurricane. Now, its a camp site. I would LOVE to camp here! It's a beach thats nestled away. Off the beaten path. This beach attracts people who want a peaceful beach experience. At night, it's a beach that allows fires in the sand. People are basically tail gaiting at the beach. It's not over populated but space in between each vehicle for people to not be bothered by other groups, and people aren't rowdy. They are just enjoying a night at the beach. Tips: - You have to make it through rocks at the parking to get down to the water - There is a little brewery airstream in the parking lot (hours unknown) - Public bathrooms (open even after lifeguards leave) - Strict rules about parking on premises at night but there is a very small lot down the street

Amazing! We went over today after looking for a beach, and it was awesome. It's a little rocky, but…read morethe kids loved it. There was no life guard though, which was weird.

Beautiful dog-friendly beach in the offseason. Dogs must be leashed…read more There were no parking fees in the offseason which was nice. Be careful with smaller dogs as there are coyotes in the tall grass across from the beach. Beautiful and picturesque location. You can drive up further to the Sachuest Point National Wildlofe Refuge (dogs not allowed) which has beautiful views. Such a beautiful scenic drive or enjoying the beautiful sunrise.

Excellent beach for sunset walk. I was here during cold December and there were still locals…read morewalking this beach for sunset. Sunset can be very scenic here. Peep the attached images. There is also a huge parking lot. But like most beach spots, restrooms are closed during winter time. I would come back. It was a good time. 10 out of 10 would recommend, especially for sunset.

Free parking with fun waves. This may be my teens favorite beach on the island. The waves are large…read more(for New England) and the sand is great. There are lifeguards at chairs 1 and also the main part of the beach which is around chair 7. It can get busy but we were able to find a spot to lay all our stuff out. Waves are strong and crash near shore. It's hard to use a boogie board due to this. My family enjoyed playing in the waves without a board.

Very big waves. My family and I loved this beach. The…read morescenery to get to the beach is beautiful. The Katama Airport plane parking is near the beach. Beautiful homes, fields and even horses are amongst the scenery. The beach is so clean. The bathrooms are outside of the entrance and maintained. The sanded beach area is not plentiful with many beachgoers. You are often very close to another patron, arrive early. Lifeguards on duty. Tents & fun welcomed. No dogs. Few rocks. My new fave beach. Free Parking

After driving through Ocean Avenue, that's how I discovered Gooseberry beach…read more Passing by, I was convinced it had to be private. The fact it's small and in the middle of a neighborhood full of mansions made me believe I'd never step foot on this premisses. $20 to park the car, however, there was no additional entrance charge. A small lot, but nowhere near full when we arrived at 11:30 one Thursday morning. I really like this beach and feel it's worth both the drive and price for the following reasons: It has just the right amount of people, neither too crowded nor completely isolated. Rocks not far from the shore were a nice change in scenery, along with the historic Newport mansions off in the near distance. There's a cute snack shack to grab lunch or a little bite to eat as well. A trailer within the lot has a men's and women's bathroom. Two stalls in the ladies room. Clean and just right for this beach. Swimming wise, there weren't many waves. I was also surprised as to how much seaweed floated around. But, I still enjoyed being in the water nonetheless. I also love the fact I'm in Newport. Everyone makes their way to Narragansett Beach or Easton's. The traffic to either place is horrendous, never mind finding a spot to park. Driving in circles for 20 minutes is a given. But not here. It's nice to know there's a 'secret' beach not only in such a high class town, but also close to the heart of downtown Newport as well. The exclusivity Gooseberry beach offers the everyday person is exciting. It's truly a hidden gem, and definitely worth a visit.

Stopped on ocean drive. It was a nice day and nice views of the area. Not sure if the water was…read morecold but the sand was nice.

So it was extremely rocky. Thought the name " sandy point" kind of meant it would be sandy tip, not…read moreso much. Also website said snack areas were available; there were none. I was pleased there was a restroom which doesn't set bar high. Water was dark and not nice at all disappointed.

Sandy Point is pretty rocky, there's no denying that…read more It's also a great spot to paddle board without there being too many people around though, so you take a good, you take a bad. It's pretty relaxing with fewer people. Bring your flip flops to avoid hurting your feet. Other than that, you are good to go here. I had a great time last summer and am definitely looking forward to visiting again. We made it down just to smell the ocean last weekend and it was a gorgeous day. You just can't beat it. Bring a little bucket if you collect shells, you'll find some nice ones here.

This came up as a trail for me when I was searching, and it is, but as the name indicates is more…read moreof a fishing point than a trail. The trail runs right along the water, offering multiple side paths that take you directly to the shore. Some great views, and although the terrain isn't hilly, it's not straight and has just enough incline to make it challenging without it actually being challenging, if that makes sense.

It's a beautiful spot along the West Bay in Southern R.I., great walking paths and beautiful views…read moreof the bay. Keep in mind the parking lot is very limited in # of spaces and although the walking paths are wide and generally well kept, it's not a great situation for those with mobility issues. Keep in mind it's not a good beach/swimming venue, but more explore the rocks and tide pools. Seems very popular with fisherman.

I love coming in the fall it's so quiet and peaceful here …read more It's a nice long walk around the island. Wish the observation towers would be repaired. We saw deer running around. Many places on the island and nearby to take amazing pictures.

Gooseberry Island is a wonderful outdoor location full of history and the splendors of nature in…read morecoastal New England. I have been here twice; once for the beach and a second time for island hiking. The island is accessible by a man-made causeway connecting the mainland and the island over a sandbar that was used back in the day to originally gain entrance to this small piece of land. The island has a small beach with softer sand perfect for lounging around, catching some rays. The water is free from much seaweed and is great for small children as there are not many waves that come crashing into shore in this section adjacent to the parking lot. The lot fills up quickly in the summer months and it is recommended to get there early if you don't want to fight long and hard for a space to pull into. The rest of the shore is quite rocky but makes for some great shell and interesting rock finds. The remainder of the island is covered with thick, thorny brush. There is a main path that allows for hiking throughout the island. Of priority interest on the island is its history as a coastal defense installation; still seen today are a pair of WWII towers used for large artillery. Apparently there are other underground bunkers as well but they are mostly hidden by brush these days. Unfortunately, these structures are now covered in graffiti. It is very interesting to discover the history of this island's recent past. The island is open sunrise to sunset in the summer. Port-a-Johns are available for hikers and beach-goers... they are kinda disgusting (as most are) and never seem to have toilet paper so plan accordingly. Dogs are permitted on leashes. There is a boat launch available... I watched a couple people unload jet skis into the water during my time here most recently. Best of all... its free! If you're out early, pass by the parking fees at Horseneck beach and travel a bit farther down the road to visit this location!

A small beach. Off-season, so there were no issues with parking. Nice views of the waterfront,…read morebut again, it's small, so there's not much space between the road and water, so it's not exactly a peaceful experience. Waves are small, and it's a simple little escape.

Lovely crescent-shaped beach with a great view of Mackerel Cove. I'd say the main problem I have…read morewith it is the "Resident recreation permit or daily pass required" but at least when I stopped by at 6:30pm, I didn't have to deal with that and I could just enjoy the beach for a bit. [Review 18652 overall - 72 in Rhode Island - 2174 of 2022.]