Carla's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge
1040 Matunuck School House RdBeautiful walk
New Shoreham
Wonderful day trip
Newport
A must see!
Wickford Village
1 Main StQuaint seaside village
Watch Hill
Fun, eclectic shops, garden, locally sourced restaurant/cafe for lunch.
73 locals recommend
Fantastic Umbrella Factory
4820 Old Post RdFun, eclectic shops, garden, locally sourced restaurant/cafe for lunch.
Great town with lots to see. Shops and restaurants, Shakespeare in the park, theater, music.
56 locals recommend
Westerly
Great town with lots to see. Shops and restaurants, Shakespeare in the park, theater, music.
Beaches
Beautiful beach,swings, bath house and picnic area. Wonderful beach to watch the sun set.
12 locals recommend
South Kingstown Town Beach
719 Matunuck Beach RdBeautiful beach,swings, bath house and picnic area. Wonderful beach to watch the sun set.
East Matunuck State Beach
Succotash RdNarragansett Beach
39 Boston Neck RoadEast Beach
East Beach RoadBeautiful walk leading to Scarborough beach along the rocky shore.
19 locals recommend
Black Point Trailhead
655 Ocean RdBeautiful walk leading to Scarborough beach along the rocky shore.
Roger Wheeler State Beach
Salty Brine State Beach
Great Island RdFood scene
Dave's Coffee
5193 Old Post RdWonderful coffee shop with a great clothing shop, Galapagos.
Matunuck Oyster Bar
629 Succotash RdOne of the best restaurants in the area
Coast Guard House
40 Ocean RdGreat food. Amazing views.
Bluebird Cafe
554 Kingstown RdGreat breakfast
Crazy Burger Cafe and Juice Bar
144 Boon StGreat food. Eclectic.
TwoTen Oyster Bar & Grill
210 Salt Pond RdCool place. Great location.
Olympia Tea Room
74 Bay StWonderful restaurant overlooking harbor in historic Watch Hill.
Iggy's Doughboys
1151 Point Judith RdClassic clam cakes and chowder
Monahan's Clam Shack
190 Ocean RdAunt Carries
1240 Ocean RdSpain of Narragansett
1144 Ocean RdGreat Paella, fine dining
Caf Bar
396 Main StGreat coffee, cold brew, fresh juices, salads, avo toast, sandwiches
Best pizza. Be sure to try the house sparkling red wine only available at Pasquale’s. Both available for take out!
33 locals recommend
Pasquale's Pizzeria Napoletana
59 S County Commons WayBest pizza. Be sure to try the house sparkling red wine only available at Pasquale’s. Both available for take out!
Perro Salado
19 Charles StBest margaritas. Nice authentic Mexican with a fresh twist.
An historic Inn with an amazing restaurant and a beautiful view. Fine dining. Great place to enjoy or have a cocktail or a special dinner.
64 locals recommend
Ocean House
1 Bluff AveAn historic Inn with an amazing restaurant and a beautiful view. Fine dining. Great place to enjoy or have a cocktail or a special dinner.
Thurs thru Sunday, this "much more than a farm stand", has gourmet pizza slices that are wonderful. Get there before 3 pm because they sell out fast. Many other yummies and things to see.
8 locals recommend
Quonnie Farms
16 W Beach RdThurs thru Sunday, this "much more than a farm stand", has gourmet pizza slices that are wonderful. Get there before 3 pm because they sell out fast. Many other yummies and things to see.
South County Bread Company
333 Main StreetGreat little hip restaurant next door to Brickley's icecream on main street shop. Amazing unique local fair. Really one of my fav restaurants in the area. Casual and hip. Great craft cocktails and vibe. Local's favorite.
Purslane Eatery
Great little hip restaurant next door to Brickley's icecream on main street shop. Amazing unique local fair. Really one of my fav restaurants in the area. Casual and hip. Great craft cocktails and vibe. Local's favorite.
Other fun rainy day activities
Indoor rock climbing gym with equipment rentals and instruction.
Rock Spot Climbing
1174 Kingstown RdBiomes Marine Biology Center
6640 Post RdMystic Aquarium
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville AveStores
Local market with lots of nice prepared foods.
Belmont Market
600 Kingstown RdCool shops
The Glass Station
446 Main StPurple Cow Co
205 Main StGreat, unique women’s and men’s clothing store. Attached to Dave’s coffee, Local roaster. Lovely garden to sip your coffee and giant daily baked blueberry muffins.
7 locals recommend
Galapagos Collection Inc
5193 Old Post RdGreat, unique women’s and men’s clothing store. Attached to Dave’s coffee, Local roaster. Lovely garden to sip your coffee and giant daily baked blueberry muffins.
Surf shops
Board rentals and surf lessons
Warm Winds
26 Kingstown RdDrift Surf
540 Kingstown RdNarragansett Surf and Skate Shop
74 Narragansett AveNarragansett Surf and Skate Shop
74 Narragansett Ave