For an idyllic holiday or vacation, plan a trip to Watch Hill Beach RI. This little village is famous for its upscale mansion-sized summer "cottages". During the summer, the enchanting coastline attracts vacationers and day trippers. Walk to shopping, dining, and the seashore. Enjoy hiking, birdwatching, fishing, boating, sailing, swimming, sunbathing, and surfing.
While most homes are summer mansions, Watch Hill Beach RI is also an affordable summer tourist destination. Located between New York City and Boston, it's an ideal spot for a day trip. There are Inns, hotels, vacation cottages and condos to rent for longer stays. This enchanting resort community is also a popular boating destination with ample anchorage for yachts.
Napatree Point Conservation area is a 1 1/2 mile long peninsula where the Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound come together. This official conservation area protecting endangered species is a major migratory route for several species of birds. Part of the shore is closed in the spring so Piping Plover bird nests are not disturbed. Napatree is popular with boaters, anglers, water skiers, knee boarders, hikers, joggers, and bird watchers. Walk through the dunes on foot paths for views of the village, ocean, mansions along the coastline, and Fishers Island, New York. Fishing and swimming can be enjoyed from the shore.
East Beach is on the Atlantic Ocean. Take the public right of way from Bluff Road to this coastline that stretches from the lighthouse past the Ocean House Hotel. Portions on either side are private. The free public areas are quiet, clean, and spacious, but there's no amenities or lifeguards. This shoreline is popular with sunbathers, swimmers, and surfers.
On the way to Carousel Beach, the kids will love a ride on the antique Flying Horse Carousel. The horses are suspended on chains from a center frame so they seem to "fly" as the ride turns. Then make a left on Bay Street and climb the hill to the shore. There's a family friendly swim area with lockers, showers, and a lifeguard.
Seven miles of beautiful seaside stretches between Watch Hill and Westerly. The shoreline is perfect for a variety of water sports such as swimming, surfing, and kayaking. Shops along the way offer surfing lessons, or rent kayaks and jet skis. Half way between Watch Hill and Westerly is Misquamicut State Park with lifeguards, concessions, shade pavilions, picnic areas, separate swimming and surfing areas, and plenty of parking.
Families may want to take a drive along the Misquamicut shoreline towards Westerly. Stop at Bayview Fun Park, a water park with water slides and a recreation area with miniature golf, batting cages, and go-karts. Next door is Atlantic Beach Park, a children's amusement park with an antique carousel, kiddie roller coaster, and ferris wheel. Walk to the public seashore to swim in the surf.
The shoreline is a fisherman's delight with surf fishing available on East Beach and the Napatree peninsula. This is a yachting community with fishing boats, charters, moorings, and dock facilities available during the busy season, Memorial Day through Labor Day. There are hotels, cottages, and condos to rent for extended stays. Once there, everything is in walking distance. Enjoy hiking and bird watching as well as boating, swimming, and surfing at Watch Hill Beach RI.
While most homes are summer mansions, Watch Hill Beach RI is also an affordable summer tourist destination. Located between New York City and Boston, it's an ideal spot for a day trip. There are Inns, hotels, vacation cottages and condos to rent for longer stays. This enchanting resort community is also a popular boating destination with ample anchorage for yachts.
Napatree Point Conservation area is a 1 1/2 mile long peninsula where the Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound come together. This official conservation area protecting endangered species is a major migratory route for several species of birds. Part of the shore is closed in the spring so Piping Plover bird nests are not disturbed. Napatree is popular with boaters, anglers, water skiers, knee boarders, hikers, joggers, and bird watchers. Walk through the dunes on foot paths for views of the village, ocean, mansions along the coastline, and Fishers Island, New York. Fishing and swimming can be enjoyed from the shore.
East Beach is on the Atlantic Ocean. Take the public right of way from Bluff Road to this coastline that stretches from the lighthouse past the Ocean House Hotel. Portions on either side are private. The free public areas are quiet, clean, and spacious, but there's no amenities or lifeguards. This shoreline is popular with sunbathers, swimmers, and surfers.
On the way to Carousel Beach, the kids will love a ride on the antique Flying Horse Carousel. The horses are suspended on chains from a center frame so they seem to "fly" as the ride turns. Then make a left on Bay Street and climb the hill to the shore. There's a family friendly swim area with lockers, showers, and a lifeguard.
Seven miles of beautiful seaside stretches between Watch Hill and Westerly. The shoreline is perfect for a variety of water sports such as swimming, surfing, and kayaking. Shops along the way offer surfing lessons, or rent kayaks and jet skis. Half way between Watch Hill and Westerly is Misquamicut State Park with lifeguards, concessions, shade pavilions, picnic areas, separate swimming and surfing areas, and plenty of parking.
Families may want to take a drive along the Misquamicut shoreline towards Westerly. Stop at Bayview Fun Park, a water park with water slides and a recreation area with miniature golf, batting cages, and go-karts. Next door is Atlantic Beach Park, a children's amusement park with an antique carousel, kiddie roller coaster, and ferris wheel. Walk to the public seashore to swim in the surf.
The shoreline is a fisherman's delight with surf fishing available on East Beach and the Napatree peninsula. This is a yachting community with fishing boats, charters, moorings, and dock facilities available during the busy season, Memorial Day through Labor Day. There are hotels, cottages, and condos to rent for extended stays. Once there, everything is in walking distance. Enjoy hiking and bird watching as well as boating, swimming, and surfing at Watch Hill Beach RI.
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