looking for the best ';family beach'; in RI to spend the day

Hello everyone,

My family and I will be driving through Rhode Island this June and would love to spend a day at a nice beach. Nice in our minds means sandy, decent waves, and not too crowded. I have researched this topic and the Narrangsett area caught my eye. What do you think? Also, would you recommend a beach in the Providence or Newport area? Thanks so much

looking for the best ';family beach'; in RI to spend the day

When we were kids, our parents always took us to Roger Wheeler beach (then Sand Hill Cove) or Salty Brine (Galilee) where the waters are calmer, but we clamored for Scarborough or Narragansett where the waves are bigger!

If its waves you crave, Narragnsett is the beach. It%26#39;s the top surfing spot in the state.

It%26#39;s hard to get away from the crowds if it%26#39;s a good ';beach day'; unless you get the opportunity to go the beach mid-week.

There are no beaches on Providence. Providence is a port, very industrialized along the waterfront.

Newport has some beaches, but not with the size of the Narragansett beaches, and not the waves. With so much of Newport%26#39;s waterfront either developed or private, it%26#39;s harder to acess.

Another great spot for picniking and watching the surf is Beavertail Light State Park in Jamestown. It is located on the southern tip of Jamestown, and has sweeping views of the ocean.

looking for the best ';family beach'; in RI to spend the day

I have to say that I agree. I have an apartment right near the Narragansett Town Beach. It is one of my favorite beaches! It is clean and the people are friendly. The waves are amazing and its a safe place for kids. This has been an awesome time and I will regret having to leave my apartment as will my family because they love to come and visit!

Roger Wheeler beach has the reputation for being the beach for kids. The sand is great and there is a %26#39;playground%26#39; on the beach (I%26#39;m not sure how old your kids are).

Thanks everyone for the information. My kids will be 10 and 6 and like ';medium'; waves...no bodysurfing for us!! As long as they are on a floatee and bobbing around, they are happy. Are the waves at Roger Wheeler SP usually like that?

Sorry, but I don%26#39;t like Narragansett Town Beach. Its confined and crowded- and has a hefty cost. Scarborough, practically next door, is gorgeous. Depending on the weather, it can have those great crashing waves. Good parking and there are bathrooms, showers and a concession stand right there.

BUT, if your children are younger, nothing beats Wheeler/Sand Hill Cove. Lots of families there. It%26#39;s has a small play area, bathrooms and showers, concession stand, etc. Waves are gentle as this is some sort of inlet. It%26#39;s where we took our girls until they hit teen years.

All three beach areas are close enough that you can drive by and decide.

BUT MOST IMPORTANT: June just isn%26#39;t good beach weather in RI! Please check the online weather info including water temp.