Guidebook for Beach Garden Cottages
Local Beaches
Easton's Beach
175 Memorial BlvdWalking distance from Beach Garden Cottages
Short drive or bike ride from Beach Garden Cottages. Local favorite.
174 locals recommend
Second Beach
315 Sachuest Point RdShort drive or bike ride from Beach Garden Cottages. Local favorite.
Gooseberry Beach
130 Ocean AveOn Ocean Drive in Newport. Great for families!
Peabody's Beach
818 3rd Beach RoadFamily friendly beach. Sheltered, no waves. Small snack bar. Limited parking.
City/town information
25 minute drive. Home of the county's oldest 4th of July parade. Great shops and restaurants for strolling around; less crowded than Newport. Scenic, located on the water. Beginning of bike trail that goes all the way to Providence.
63 locals recommend
Bristol
25 minute drive. Home of the county's oldest 4th of July parade. Great shops and restaurants for strolling around; less crowded than Newport. Scenic, located on the water. Beginning of bike trail that goes all the way to Providence.
Wickford is a village of North Kingstown. Scenic and on the water with shops and historical architecture. Dining is limited but stop in Jamestown to eat on your way to or from Wickford.
6 locals recommend
North Kingstown
Wickford is a village of North Kingstown. Scenic and on the water with shops and historical architecture. Dining is limited but stop in Jamestown to eat on your way to or from Wickford.
Rural - farms, artist studios and beautiful old homes. Sakonnet Vineyards is a destination as is Tiverton Four Corners on the way to Little Compton.
20 locals recommend
Little Compton
Rural - farms, artist studios and beautiful old homes. Sakonnet Vineyards is a destination as is Tiverton Four Corners on the way to Little Compton.
If it's not beach weather you may enjoy a trip to the capital city. The East Side is historic and scenic and the home of Brown University and RI School of Design. Waterfire - an outdoor evening festival along the riverfront - is on certain Saturday nights from Spring-Fall. Providence Place Mall has high end shopping.
118 locals recommend
Providence
If it's not beach weather you may enjoy a trip to the capital city. The East Side is historic and scenic and the home of Brown University and RI School of Design. Waterfire - an outdoor evening festival along the riverfront - is on certain Saturday nights from Spring-Fall. Providence Place Mall has high end shopping.
Just over the Newport Bridge is the sweet island community of Jamestown. Best way to get there is the Newport-Jamestown Ferry.
45 locals recommend
Jamestown
Just over the Newport Bridge is the sweet island community of Jamestown. Best way to get there is the Newport-Jamestown Ferry.
Neighborhoods
This is the "So-Ho" of Newport. Vintage clothing and antique stores along with tattoo parlors, smoke shop, plant based eatery, independent book store and lots of diverse restaurants to choose from - many of them are BYOB.
14 locals recommend
Broadway
BroadwayThis is the "So-Ho" of Newport. Vintage clothing and antique stores along with tattoo parlors, smoke shop, plant based eatery, independent book store and lots of diverse restaurants to choose from - many of them are BYOB.
The Mansions! Lots of history along here. Follow Bellevue Ave out to Ocean Drive.
16 locals recommend
Bellevue Avenue
Bellevue AvenueThe Mansions! Lots of history along here. Follow Bellevue Ave out to Ocean Drive.
Take the drive! Stop at Brenton Point State Park and then Castle Hill Inn for a drink or bite to eat!
11 locals recommend
Ocean Avenue
Ocean AvenueTake the drive! Stop at Brenton Point State Park and then Castle Hill Inn for a drink or bite to eat!
Food scene
Bar 'Cino
22 Washington SquareGreat food, small and lively atmosphere.
An amazing location! Sit on Adirondack Chairs on the sweeping lawn and watch the boats go by and the sun set over the Newport Bridge. It's pricey but you will not be disappointed.
77 locals recommend
Castle Hill Inn
590 Ocean AveAn amazing location! Sit on Adirondack Chairs on the sweeping lawn and watch the boats go by and the sun set over the Newport Bridge. It's pricey but you will not be disappointed.
One of our favorites - Italian food cooked by Italians. Simple, fresh and delicious.
62 locals recommend
Pasta Beach Newport
138 Bellevue AveOne of our favorites - Italian food cooked by Italians. Simple, fresh and delicious.
Where the locals go. Italian-American with all the favorites.
17 locals recommend
Sardella's Italian Restaurant
30 Memorial Blvd WWhere the locals go. Italian-American with all the favorites.
Lots of outdoor waterfront dining with consistently delicious food and lots of seafood options.
117 locals recommend
The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar
1 Sayers WharfLots of outdoor waterfront dining with consistently delicious food and lots of seafood options.
Food Truck type set up. There's free parking on the waterfront and picnic tables under a tent. If you need a lobster fix this is a good option.
18 locals recommend
Newport Lobster Shack (Kitchen)
150 Long Wharf MallFood Truck type set up. There's free parking on the waterfront and picnic tables under a tent. If you need a lobster fix this is a good option.
Walking Distance. Do you speak Italian? You can speak it here and pick up cheese, meats and olives for your cheese plate. Coffee and croissants in the morning. Other take out options and made to order Piadinas
Bottega Bocconi
36 Aquidneck AvenueWalking Distance. Do you speak Italian? You can speak it here and pick up cheese, meats and olives for your cheese plate. Coffee and croissants in the morning. Other take out options and made to order Piadinas
Walking distance. Mexican. Small deck out back to watch the sunset.
33 locals recommend
Diego's Bario Cantina
116 Aquidneck AveWalking distance. Mexican. Small deck out back to watch the sunset.
Walking distance. Outdoor seating in the back. Order food from Diego's next door and they will deliver it to your table.
16 locals recommend
Rejects beer co.
124 Aquidneck AvenueWalking distance. Outdoor seating in the back. Order food from Diego's next door and they will deliver it to your table.
Counter service. Fresh seafood - fish and chips, friend clams and other classics.
49 locals recommend
Anthony's Seafood
963 Aquidneck AveCounter service. Fresh seafood - fish and chips, friend clams and other classics.