New space takeover from former Banana Republic store is nice. Upstairs and downstairs stock. Only…read moredownside is previous store (Big Weather Gear) stocked larger sizes (3XL-5XL), new store barely sells outerwear above 2XL. Also previous store seemed to have more discounted prices on items. Staff was helpful and very pleasant. No resident dog like at Big Weather Gear yet experience was satisfying.

Was looking for a particular kayak, and Kayak Centre had the boat. I purchased it over the phone,…read moreand was told to call 24 hours before I wanted to pick it up because it was "still in storage, not yet unwrapped by the store", and they would need to retrieve it. When I found the same boat much closer to me I called them to cancel my order and they charged me a "restocking fee" for a boat that had not yet been brought into the shop, or unwrapped. The fee I had to pay, over $260, is the charge when someone buys a boat, takes it home, and then returns it. I can understand a small penalty for "making" them write up a sales slip, but this was excessive.

Lovely spot to kayak! Super friendly staff and brand new equipment! The area can be a little busy…read morewith boat traffic but still so fun!

Nice surf shop that also sells great shirts, flip flops, etc. The guys in here were very friendly…read moreand very engaging. The quality of the shirts and t-shirts was really good and the prices were very reasonable compared to what you get online and at other stores. Easy parking right in front of the store.

This hidden gem is my go to spot not only for all things surf but for clothing, shades,…read moreswimsuits,Free People brand(omg!) and environmentally conscious gifts! Rob, the owner, genuinely offers help or suggestions. The shop is bright and fun with unique graphics on all sorts of clothing. If you haven't been be sure to stop by!

We stopped here to check out some outerwear. Both the lady and the gentleman working the store…read morewere super friendly and welcoming. They made us feel like we could ask any questions and also browse at our leisure. The selection inside the store was good, not as large as other Patagonia stores but definitely, it was really well stocked. Stop by for some great Patagonia options.

Great service, what they lack in selection can be ordered, Patagonia is a great value because it…read morelast and has free lifetime warranty/guarantee.

The very best store in Newport for high quality Sweaters! I now own three St. James sweaters that I…read morepurchased there and I absolutely love them! I go there first thing while in Newport and I've never been disappointed!

This past weekend was my first visit at this store. It was…read moredefinitely more on the pricier side, but definitely loved the simple fashions by Barbour and Saint James. From the name of the store, you will notice that most of the apparel and goods are from Europe. I never heard of Saint James (more nautical style) until I got here, and I got a couple nice sweaters and the bf got a kiwi colored Barbour sweater. The store is on the smaller side, and the owners are very helpful. They also had these nice cashmere hounds tooth scarves by Genn, but they were just a bit too much hehe. Next time ...

Narragansett Bikes (often stylized as 'NBX Bikes') is a bicycle shop that opened in Narragansett,…read moreRhode Island in 2007. It was founded by Matt Bodziony and his business partner Chris Dale. Beginning in his college years, Bodziony worked at Caster's Bicycles: a family-owned bicycle shop with locations in Providence and Warwick. He would end up working at Caster's for 19 years. Eventually, Bodziony wanted to open his own bicycle shop. In 2007, his old friend Joe Sisson informed him that he was looking to sell his family's bike shop, Narragansett Bikes, which had been family-owned and operated since 1989. Bodziony and Dale partnered up to purchase the business and rebranded it as "NBX Bikes". In early 2013, NBX moved down the street to a larger location. They even opened a yoga studio upstairs. That same year, Reed Caster (third generation owner of Caster's Bicycles) sold his two locations to NBX. In 2015, Rob Foulkes (owner of East Providence Cycle) retired and sold his shop to NBX as well. By 2020, the ownership at NBX decided to go back to their roots. They sold off all of their secondary locations and decided to operate as a single-store local bike shop going forward. I recently stopped at NBX Bikes for the first time. I had seen an advertisement for NBX to host a "JAWS" night that coincided with the 50th Anniversary of the classic blockbuster. I was very interested in attending; not only for my interest in cycling, but also because "Jaws" is my all-time favorite film. I arrived at the shop in the early evening. I was really impressed with NBX's showroom, their selection of bikes and accessories, and their excellent customer service. The first event of the evening was a 22-mile group ride along the seashore from the shop to Point Judith Lighthouse and back. It was so much fun! After the ride, all attendees were treated to an outdoor screening of "Jaws" which featured free cook-out food, beer and merchandise courtesy of Narragansett Beer. The beer brand is proudly featured in the film. This event also marked the release of a brand new exclusive "Jaws" bicycle jersey that was produced by a partnership between NBX and Narragansett Beer. I sure was glad that I pre-ordered my jersey a month earlier. I broke it in a week later when I was cycling on vacation in Maine. Overall, I had an excellent experience with the staff at NBX. Whether you've been cycling for several years or you're just looking to get into cycling, you should definitely head down to this excellent shop!

The salesman at this bike shop spent so much time with us and taught us so much about bikes,…read moreoptimal body position, equipment and more. What a great experience. My bicycle is about 30 years old and heavy. I'm looking for a newer, lighter model to use for long distance rides along the bike path. This shop has a variety of street bikes, off road bikes and e-bikes plus storage systems, fenders, saddles, grips, racks and safety equipment. The prices seem to be in-line with what our expectations are and the sales rep emailed a quote for two cycles we thing will work best for my needs. They also rent cycles here, so I may just rent from time to time to see if it suits my needs before I purchase. I like that option.

Love this swimwear shop! Shopping for quality swimwear online can be difficult and frustrating…read moretrying to find the right fit. Unfortunately many of the "good" swimwear shops in Newport/Middletown have went out of business! As a larger busted gal, being able to shop for quality swimwear in person is the only way! I purchased my first sunset tankini at California East 2 years ago and its my favorite. It has lasted me so long, but it was time to purchase my second for some variety. I went directly back to California East. The owner is so friendly, patient, and helpful. She gave me a number of suits to try on based on my preference. Showed me online additional color options and was able to order my suit as it wasn't in stock. The price can be scary, but it's worth it for a good fitting long lasting quality suit! Stop in and chat and look around! She's great! Thank You California East!

Great shop for bathing suits, great selection in styles and prints! The owner is super sweet and…read morevery helpful!

An absolutely fantastic bike shop. We purchased a new bike for our daughter and they could not have…read morebeen nicer. They explained everything and made sure my daughter was on the right bike. They

I am looking for a new bike and as each bike shop in RI carries different brands I stopped in to…read moreStedman's while in Wakefield to see what they have to offer. From what we could see, they carry Fox bikes, which is a very high end, off road, cycle. I'm a 'bike path' sort of gal and an 8k+ cycle is way out of my price bracket. They had others for less, but all were very high end. We walked in on the 'repair' side of the shop (two doors from the sidewalk into the building) and the staff member there directed us over to the sales floor. He was the most pleasant part of our visit. I saw one staff member in the sales area who remained behind the register during our entire visit and I think there was one other staff member assisting a customer with gear. There were several customers milling around without being assisted. We exited through the sales area door and the staff member behind the register there asked if they could help but our reconnaissance pretty much told us what we needed to know. There may have been more options we didn't see, but as it was busy and the floor models all have price tags, I think we got the gist. Still, it would have been nice to have an offer of assistance before we were leaving. I wonder if the other customers there feel the same way.