A Summer Place Guidebook
Beaches
This golden sand beach offers a panoramic view of Block Island Sound and is known as one of the best saltwater fishing areas in South County.
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Charlestown Breachway
812-774 Charlestown Beach RdThis golden sand beach offers a panoramic view of Block Island Sound and is known as one of the best saltwater fishing areas in South County.
Noted for its strong surf, this natural beach has miles of room to beach comb with a sandy, gently sloping shoreline.
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East Matunuck State Beach
Succotash RdNoted for its strong surf, this natural beach has miles of room to beach comb with a sandy, gently sloping shoreline.
East Beach is one of Rhode Island's most spectacular seaside treasures.
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East Beach
East Beach RoadEast Beach is one of Rhode Island's most spectacular seaside treasures.
Local Restaurants
Destination dining enhanced by a raw bar sourced onsite (with a pond tour available) & a water view.
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Matunuck Oyster Bar
629 Succotash RdDestination dining enhanced by a raw bar sourced onsite (with a pond tour available) & a water view.
Chill spot with outdoor tables featuring regional surf 'n' turf & New York-style, thin-crust pizzas.
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The Breachway Grill
1 Charlestown Beach RdChill spot with outdoor tables featuring regional surf 'n' turf & New York-style, thin-crust pizzas.
Bar & grill offers seafood-focused home cooking, plus sports-watching, trivia nights & other events.
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The Cove Restaurant
3963 Old Post RdBar & grill offers seafood-focused home cooking, plus sports-watching, trivia nights & other events.
Corner Deli
2 Charlestown Beach RdStop and grab sandwiches before heading to the beach!
Low-key local Italian chain serving pizza, calzones & stromboli, plus wings, gyros & subs. They deliver!
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Kingston Pizza
4159 Old Post RdLow-key local Italian chain serving pizza, calzones & stromboli, plus wings, gyros & subs. They deliver!
Traditional clam shack fare including delicious fried clams and fresh seafood.
Johnny Angels Clam Shack
523 Charlestown Beach RdTraditional clam shack fare including delicious fried clams and fresh seafood.
Unfussy walk-up window offering seafood & ice cream, plus an outside patio with water views.
Monahan's by the Cove
5402 Post RoadUnfussy walk-up window offering seafood & ice cream, plus an outside patio with water views.
Sightseeing
Southern New England's gateway to the Milky Way. Visit for an inspirational night of science, astronomy, and the universe.
Visit frostydew.org
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Frosty Drew Nature Center
62 Park LnSouthern New England's gateway to the Milky Way. Visit for an inspirational night of science, astronomy, and the universe.
Visit frostydew.org
City/town information
From the most impressive Gilded Age mansions to tour to the restaurants, you can't miss, a visit to "The Classic Coast" is an absolute must!
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Newport
From the most impressive Gilded Age mansions to tour to the restaurants, you can't miss, a visit to "The Classic Coast" is an absolute must!
A visit to the town of Watch Hill makes it easy to see why Taylor Swift spends idyllic summer days here. Westerly is a quintessential coastal town that's home to stunning destinations like the iconic Ocean House.
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Westerly
A visit to the town of Watch Hill makes it easy to see why Taylor Swift spends idyllic summer days here. Westerly is a quintessential coastal town that's home to stunning destinations like the iconic Ocean House.
Bars
A hip crowd lingers at this relaxed beach hangout with new American food, cold beer & live music.
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Ocean Mist
895 Matunuck Beach RdA hip crowd lingers at this relaxed beach hangout with new American food, cold beer & live music.
Full bar, walk-in humidor and beautiful deck to enjoy a fine cigar and cocktail.
Vintage Cigar Lounge & Club
1 Charlestown Beach RoadFull bar, walk-in humidor and beautiful deck to enjoy a fine cigar and cocktail.
Coffee Shops
The Bakery
4 Charlestown Beach RdServing organic fair trade coffee and fresh pastries.
A laid-back cafe serving java drinks, snacks & an upscale version of classic RI coffee milk.
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Dave's Coffee
5193 Old Post RdA laid-back cafe serving java drinks, snacks & an upscale version of classic RI coffee milk.
Dunkin'
3983 Old Post RdLong-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.
Hungry Haven
5000 S County TrailFriendly family eatery serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Markets
Charlestown Mini Super
4071 Old Post Rd4071 Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI 02813
Peaches Fruit & Produce
47 Charlestown Beach Road47 Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown, RI 02813