Coastal Rhody Guidebook
Food scene
Great coffees and casual seating inside and out back. They also serve nice sandwiches. Any easy walk to main street from the house. And on Thursday nights they have live music, alcohol and light meals.
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Caf Bar
396 Main StGreat coffees and casual seating inside and out back. They also serve nice sandwiches. Any easy walk to main street from the house. And on Thursday nights they have live music, alcohol and light meals.
Great house made breads specializing in sourdoughs. They also have a great sticky morning bun and other pastries. Walk from the house and enjoy main streeet in the morning.
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South County Bread Company
333 Main StreetGreat house made breads specializing in sourdoughs. They also have a great sticky morning bun and other pastries. Walk from the house and enjoy main streeet in the morning.
Great homemade ice creams on main street. Walk from the house. Take your treats across the street and stroll along the river/bridge by the Contemporary Theatre.
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Brickley's Ice Cream
322 Main StGreat homemade ice creams on main street. Walk from the house. Take your treats across the street and stroll along the river/bridge by the Contemporary Theatre.
High-quality dinners are served in this French bistro-style restaurant on main street. You guessed it - walk to it and enjoy main street at night.
Duck Press
333 Main StreetHigh-quality dinners are served in this French bistro-style restaurant on main street. You guessed it - walk to it and enjoy main street at night.
A waterfront restaurant within a 10-minute walk from the house. They have outdoor dinner seating out front, indoor dining overlooking the water or a covered outdoor bar down below along the water. They specialize in fresh local oysters and seafood.
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TwoTen Oyster Bar & Grill
210 Salt Pond RdA waterfront restaurant within a 10-minute walk from the house. They have outdoor dinner seating out front, indoor dining overlooking the water or a covered outdoor bar down below along the water. They specialize in fresh local oysters and seafood.
Walk to this coffee shop on the water! Sit out on the covered deck overlooking the boats or perhaps catch a musician playing inside on select weekend mornings. I think the coffee is better at Caf Bar in town but this has the views and good coffee.
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Java Madness
134 Salt Pond RdWalk to this coffee shop on the water! Sit out on the covered deck overlooking the boats or perhaps catch a musician playing inside on select weekend mornings. I think the coffee is better at Caf Bar in town but this has the views and good coffee.
Watch great broadway shows at this theatre by Bill Hanney. Phenomenal performers from NY come up every year offering a variety of productions through the summer.
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Theatre By The Sea
364 Cards Pond RdWatch great broadway shows at this theatre by Bill Hanney. Phenomenal performers from NY come up every year offering a variety of productions through the summer.
A great meal and scene can be found here on the water at Matunuck Oyster Bar. They grow their own oysters and salad greens to produce some great dishes. Located overlooking Card's Pond down in Matunuck. Be sure to reserve online or wait in line!
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Matunuck Oyster Bar
629 Succotash RdA great meal and scene can be found here on the water at Matunuck Oyster Bar. They grow their own oysters and salad greens to produce some great dishes. Located overlooking Card's Pond down in Matunuck. Be sure to reserve online or wait in line!
A classic beach bar voted top on the east coast. Have breakfast, lunch or dinner overlooking the ocean. Head inside to catch a band at night. Come here for an eclectic mix of people! Nothing fancy here - just a great casual flip flop waterfront bar with fun vibes.
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Ocean Mist
895 Matunuck Beach RdA classic beach bar voted top on the east coast. Have breakfast, lunch or dinner overlooking the ocean. Head inside to catch a band at night. Come here for an eclectic mix of people! Nothing fancy here - just a great casual flip flop waterfront bar with fun vibes.
If you are down in the Matunuck beach area catch a nice treat here.
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Vanilla Bean
757 Matunuck Beach RdIf you are down in the Matunuck beach area catch a nice treat here.
Whalers brews their own beer here. A nice place to hang with friends - seating, beer and sometimes on weekends there are food trucks out front.
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Whalers Brewing Company
1174 Kingstown RdWhalers brews their own beer here. A nice place to hang with friends - seating, beer and sometimes on weekends there are food trucks out front.
A beer garden out by URI. They brew onsite and offer garden seating and food trucks on certain nights. Check their website for details.
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Shaidzon Beer Co.
141 Fairgrounds RdA beer garden out by URI. They brew onsite and offer garden seating and food trucks on certain nights. Check their website for details.
Get your classic fired seafood fix here. A great spot at the south end of the Narragansett sea wall. Find a nice waterfront table out back. I personally love the fish Reuben (off menu).
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Monahan's Clam Shack
190 Ocean RdGet your classic fired seafood fix here. A great spot at the south end of the Narragansett sea wall. Find a nice waterfront table out back. I personally love the fish Reuben (off menu).
Go back in time to this awesome pharmacy/soda fountain store.
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Green Line Apothecary
905 N Main StGo back in time to this awesome pharmacy/soda fountain store.
Get your fresh local fish here and cook it at home. Try their gourmet stuffed flounder or clams for a treat. Fresh live lobster as well.
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Ocean Catch Seafood
566 Kingstown RdGet your fresh local fish here and cook it at home. Try their gourmet stuffed flounder or clams for a treat. Fresh live lobster as well.
Come to the southern tip of Jamestown Island to catch grand views of the ocean - look east to Newport and west to Narragansett. Bring a picnic to enjoy sunsets on the lawn/rocks. No swimming here.
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Beavertail Point
Come to the southern tip of Jamestown Island to catch grand views of the ocean - look east to Newport and west to Narragansett. Bring a picnic to enjoy sunsets on the lawn/rocks. No swimming here.
A beautiful farm with great homemade pies and fresh meat.
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Sunset Farm
505 Point Judith RdA beautiful farm with great homemade pies and fresh meat.
Come here in the fall for excellent apple cider donuts. They don’t disappoint! Baked fresh when you order. There is a line early in the morning. They also sell farm fresh organic produce and meats.
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Windmist Farm
71 Weeden LnCome here in the fall for excellent apple cider donuts. They don’t disappoint! Baked fresh when you order. There is a line early in the morning. They also sell farm fresh organic produce and meats.
Take out for wraps and great french fries. You can order online for pickup or delivery.
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Gansett Wraps
70 Point Judith RdTake out for wraps and great french fries. You can order online for pickup or delivery.
Beautiful scenery overlooking Narragansett Bay. Rooftop bar option in summer. Formal dining room inside with great views. The food is good. After dinner stroll the seawall.
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Coast Guard House
40 Ocean RdBeautiful scenery overlooking Narragansett Bay. Rooftop bar option in summer. Formal dining room inside with great views. The food is good. After dinner stroll the seawall.
Famous for their 69 beers on Tap. Whisky room upstairs. Fun restaurant feel with tree in the middle. Outside tent dining option also available. The food is good and diverse. Walkable from the house.
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Mews Tavern
456 Main StFamous for their 69 beers on Tap. Whisky room upstairs. Fun restaurant feel with tree in the middle. Outside tent dining option also available. The food is good and diverse. Walkable from the house.
Great food and drinks. They have an outdoor bar dining option as well as an indoor dining area. Gets crowded on weekends. I love the curry mussels and spicy margaritas. Vegan options available.
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Plum Pt. Bistro
1814 Boston Neck RdGreat food and drinks. They have an outdoor bar dining option as well as an indoor dining area. Gets crowded on weekends. I love the curry mussels and spicy margaritas. Vegan options available.
Great wood-fired pizza and Italian food here. Ingredients come in from Naples for that authentic pizza style. Gets crowded.
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Pasquale's Pizzeria Napoletana
59 S County Commons WayGreat wood-fired pizza and Italian food here. Ingredients come in from Naples for that authentic pizza style. Gets crowded.
A beautiful setting for dinner along Jamestown's main street. Just up the hill from the harbor. Walk around to enjoy the slow life here. Head over to Narragansett Cafe at night for live music/bar scene.
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Trattoria Simpatico
13 Narragansett AveA beautiful setting for dinner along Jamestown's main street. Just up the hill from the harbor. Walk around to enjoy the slow life here. Head over to Narragansett Cafe at night for live music/bar scene.
Great tacos and such at this outdoor spot in Jamestown.
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Tallulahs Taqueria JTN
35 Narragansett AvenueGreat tacos and such at this outdoor spot in Jamestown.
A nice relaxed indoor/outdoor eatery focused on fresh local food. A lovely downtown vibe that you can walk to from the house.
Purslane Eatery
A nice relaxed indoor/outdoor eatery focused on fresh local food. A lovely downtown vibe that you can walk to from the house.
Thames Street Kitchen
A great small restaurant tucked away on Thames St in Newport.
Everyone loves a good diner at times. Phil's is old school on the bottom level. And they have a new outdoor top-deck restaurant as well.
Phil's Main Street Grille - Restaurant
Everyone loves a good diner at times. Phil's is old school on the bottom level. And they have a new outdoor top-deck restaurant as well.
Great indoor/outdoor brewery nearby. Great assortment of beer. Seating outside on the lawn.
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Tilted Barn Brewery
One Hemsley PlaceGreat indoor/outdoor brewery nearby. Great assortment of beer. Seating outside on the lawn.
City/town information
Our house is located in South Kingstown. This includes a large area from the University of Rhode Island to the north all the way down to the ocean in the south with the heart of the town in the Village of Wakefield. Our house is a beautiful five minute walk to main street past lovely quiet neighborhoods. There is also historic village of Peace Dale just to the north of Wakefield where you can find Whalers Brewery, Sweet Cakes and the Library.
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South Kingstown
Our house is located in South Kingstown. This includes a large area from the University of Rhode Island to the north all the way down to the ocean in the south with the heart of the town in the Village of Wakefield. Our house is a beautiful five minute walk to main street past lovely quiet neighborhoods. There is also historic village of Peace Dale just to the north of Wakefield where you can find Whalers Brewery, Sweet Cakes and the Library.
Narragansett is the town east of South Kingstown. Enjoy the waterfront promenade to walk or job. It overlooks Narragansett Town Beach. Shops are across the street - restaurants and ice cream. Monohan's Clam Shack is at the south end of the sea wall area. Then follow it south for a beautiful drive along Ocean Road all the way down to Pt. Judith Lighthouse. Black Point Trail is halfway down and a great coastal beach/rock walk accessible to most abilities.
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Narragansett
Narragansett is the town east of South Kingstown. Enjoy the waterfront promenade to walk or job. It overlooks Narragansett Town Beach. Shops are across the street - restaurants and ice cream. Monohan's Clam Shack is at the south end of the sea wall area. Then follow it south for a beautiful drive along Ocean Road all the way down to Pt. Judith Lighthouse. Black Point Trail is halfway down and a great coastal beach/rock walk accessible to most abilities.
Newport is a fascinating town - two bridges to the East (20 minutes) that provides historic waterfronts, great restaurants, and so much more. It is the sailing capital of America that combines the Cottages (aka mansions) of the early 1900s with breathtaking views of the ocean along the Cliff Walk trail. So much to do here.
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Newport
Newport is a fascinating town - two bridges to the East (20 minutes) that provides historic waterfronts, great restaurants, and so much more. It is the sailing capital of America that combines the Cottages (aka mansions) of the early 1900s with breathtaking views of the ocean along the Cliff Walk trail. So much to do here.
Neighborhoods
Visit the fun fishing port of Galilee in southern Narragansett. This is a working waterfront with major fishing boats mixed in with the Block Island Ferry, charter fishing boats, restaurants and beaches - oh my! George's and Champlin's are two restaurants on the waterfront near the beach. George's has a nice Tiki bar on the beach open day and night.
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Galilee
Visit the fun fishing port of Galilee in southern Narragansett. This is a working waterfront with major fishing boats mixed in with the Block Island Ferry, charter fishing boats, restaurants and beaches - oh my! George's and Champlin's are two restaurants on the waterfront near the beach. George's has a nice Tiki bar on the beach open day and night.
Enjoy a classic New England Main street scene in Wakefield. This is the heart of South Kingstown and is a five minute walk from the house. There is a mix of restuarants, bakeries, ice cream, boutique clothing stores, old fashioned candy store, cafes and more in a small walkable area. Behind Main Street on the North side is a lovely walking bridge over the Saugatucket River. In the summer on Thursday nights there is water fire and shops come out to the curb for a festive evening of music. Watch plays along the riverfront at The Contemporary Theatre. For professional Broadway productions check out the Theatre By The Sea down in Matunuck. So much to do and see in Wakefield and it is all walking distance from our house. Leave the car behind! Also if you south around the hospital you get to the waterfront on the northern end of Point Judith Pond (bay) which has Two Ten Oyster Bar and Java Madness Coffee Shop. Two nice places to enjoy watching the boats. You can also launch your kayak/Sup from this area. Again walkable from the house.
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Wakefield
Enjoy a classic New England Main street scene in Wakefield. This is the heart of South Kingstown and is a five minute walk from the house. There is a mix of restuarants, bakeries, ice cream, boutique clothing stores, old fashioned candy store, cafes and more in a small walkable area. Behind Main Street on the North side is a lovely walking bridge over the Saugatucket River. In the summer on Thursday nights there is water fire and shops come out to the curb for a festive evening of music. Watch plays along the riverfront at The Contemporary Theatre. For professional Broadway productions check out the Theatre By The Sea down in Matunuck. So much to do and see in Wakefield and it is all walking distance from our house. Leave the car behind! Also if you south around the hospital you get to the waterfront on the northern end of Point Judith Pond (bay) which has Two Ten Oyster Bar and Java Madness Coffee Shop. Two nice places to enjoy watching the boats. You can also launch your kayak/Sup from this area. Again walkable from the house.
A fun small beachside community in southern South Kingstown. A 10 minute drive from town gets you to the ocean with some great beach bars - Ocean Mist, ice cream, the town beach and more.
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Matunuck
A fun small beachside community in southern South Kingstown. A 10 minute drive from town gets you to the ocean with some great beach bars - Ocean Mist, ice cream, the town beach and more.
This is a great area to explore. The beautiful towers link up with a long seawall to walk/job along. Narragansett Beach to the north and Monahan's Clam Shack to the south. And in town off the beach are lots of restaurants, shops and cafes.
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Narragansett Beach
This is a great area to explore. The beautiful towers link up with a long seawall to walk/job along. Narragansett Beach to the north and Monahan's Clam Shack to the south. And in town off the beach are lots of restaurants, shops and cafes.
Explore this charming coastal village just 15 minutes north. This is a historic fishing village with shops, restaurants, cafes, fishing boats and more.
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Wickford
Explore this charming coastal village just 15 minutes north. This is a historic fishing village with shops, restaurants, cafes, fishing boats and more.
Activities
Go back in time and be part of the scene at the Newport Polo Grounds. Dress up or not, bring a picnic and chairs and head over on Saturdays to watch the ponies run. They have food trucks on site. This really is a great time. More information and tickets on their website.
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Newport Polo
250 Linden LnGo back in time and be part of the scene at the Newport Polo Grounds. Dress up or not, bring a picnic and chairs and head over on Saturdays to watch the ponies run. They have food trucks on site. This really is a great time. More information and tickets on their website.
Launch your kayak or SUP here to enjoy Narrow River if you head inland or access Narragansett Beach and the ocean. This is one of my favorite waterways due to the diversity within a small area. Get there early to access parking.
Sprague bridge
298-276 Boston Neck RoadLaunch your kayak or SUP here to enjoy Narrow River if you head inland or access Narragansett Beach and the ocean. This is one of my favorite waterways due to the diversity within a small area. Get there early to access parking.
Launch your kayak/SUP here to enjoy a quiet paddle in sheltered waters just down the street from the house. There are two boat ramps between Java Madness and Two Ten Oyster Bar in the northern waters of the pond. Free parking.
Point Judith Pond
Launch your kayak/SUP here to enjoy a quiet paddle in sheltered waters just down the street from the house. There are two boat ramps between Java Madness and Two Ten Oyster Bar in the northern waters of the pond. Free parking.
Visit the Saturday Farmer's Market in the stunning historical farm setting of Casey Farm in Narragansett. Great food, drinks, flowers, honey and more. Open only Saturdays 8-12p.
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Casey Farm
2325 Boston Neck RdVisit the Saturday Farmer's Market in the stunning historical farm setting of Casey Farm in Narragansett. Great food, drinks, flowers, honey and more. Open only Saturdays 8-12p.
Visit the Sunday Farmer's Market at Fishermen's State Park down in Point Judith. Open 8-12p Sundays. Not as fancy of a setting as Casey Farm on Saturday but still great for local produce, flowers and gifts.
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Fishermen's Memorial State Park and Campground
1011 Point Judith RdVisit the Sunday Farmer's Market at Fishermen's State Park down in Point Judith. Open 8-12p Sundays. Not as fancy of a setting as Casey Farm on Saturday but still great for local produce, flowers and gifts.
A funky mix of gift stores and art shacks spread across a farm in Charlestown. A small cafe also on site. Good for when you want to hid from the sun.
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Fantastic Umbrella Factory
4820 Old Post RdA funky mix of gift stores and art shacks spread across a farm in Charlestown. A small cafe also on site. Good for when you want to hid from the sun.
A beautiful bike path that goes from the Kingston Train Station, through wetlands, Peace Dale, and Wakefield before ending at Narragansett Town Beach. Stunning in the fall for leaf peeping. 8 miles long. Bike it, Walk it, XC ski it... search southcountybikepath(dot)org for more info.
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William C. O'Neill Bike Path
William C. O'Neill Bike PathA beautiful bike path that goes from the Kingston Train Station, through wetlands, Peace Dale, and Wakefield before ending at Narragansett Town Beach. Stunning in the fall for leaf peeping. 8 miles long. Bike it, Walk it, XC ski it... search southcountybikepath(dot)org for more info.
Check out this website for a calendar of events or tourism ideas.
southcountyri(dot)com
South County Tourism Council
4160 Old Post RoadCheck out this website for a calendar of events or tourism ideas.
southcountyri(dot)com
Great live performances in town from a variety of musicians. Check out their website/social media page for current listings. In summer some shows are outside under a tent. They serve beer and free pizza at some shows.
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Pump House Music Works
1464 Kingstown RdGreat live performances in town from a variety of musicians. Check out their website/social media page for current listings. In summer some shows are outside under a tent. They serve beer and free pizza at some shows.
Rent kayaks and SUPs here along Narrow River. You can paddle up river to explore the homes or go down river towards the Northern part of Narragansett Beach to join others in the fun.
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Narrow River Kayaks
351 Middlebridge RdRent kayaks and SUPs here along Narrow River. You can paddle up river to explore the homes or go down river towards the Northern part of Narragansett Beach to join others in the fun.
Rent kayaks here on Ninigret Pond/bay. Options to clam in the shallows by the mouth of the bay or get to the ocean beach.
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Kayak Centre
562 Charlestown Beach RdRent kayaks here on Ninigret Pond/bay. Options to clam in the shallows by the mouth of the bay or get to the ocean beach.
Sightseeing
This is a beautiful coastal area in the corner of RI. Sweeping views of the bay. Napatree Point State Park is a great dune walk. An old carousel is downtown along with restaurants and shops. Enjoy.
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Watch Hill
This is a beautiful coastal area in the corner of RI. Sweeping views of the bay. Napatree Point State Park is a great dune walk. An old carousel is downtown along with restaurants and shops. Enjoy.
A great coastal walk that starts in open fields and forest then comes out overlooking the coastal ponds/lagoons. Great for bird watching. Easy flat terrain.
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Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge
1040 Matunuck School House RdA great coastal walk that starts in open fields and forest then comes out overlooking the coastal ponds/lagoons. Great for bird watching. Easy flat terrain.
A beautiful coastal walk in Narragansett. Either stay on the gravel road or go down to the beach for beach glass hunting or scamper over large boulders on the coast as the waves crash over into tidal pools. Cool place. Just be careful near the water - don't step on black rocks (slippery).
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Black Point Trailhead
655 Ocean RdA beautiful coastal walk in Narragansett. Either stay on the gravel road or go down to the beach for beach glass hunting or scamper over large boulders on the coast as the waves crash over into tidal pools. Cool place. Just be careful near the water - don't step on black rocks (slippery).