Sarah’s South County RI guidebook
Neighborhoods
Located on the revitalized Saugatucket River, Downtown Wakefield is a quaint village full of restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream, yoga studios and antique shops.
17 locals recommend
Wakefield
Located on the revitalized Saugatucket River, Downtown Wakefield is a quaint village full of restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream, yoga studios and antique shops.
Drive over the bridge to Jamestown, eplore Beavertail or Fort Wetherill and stop in for lunch at the East Ferry Deli overlooking the marina.
45 locals recommend
Jamestown
Drive over the bridge to Jamestown, eplore Beavertail or Fort Wetherill and stop in for lunch at the East Ferry Deli overlooking the marina.
With wonderful beaches, food, marinas, rocky coastlines, hiking trails and kayaking spots, Narragansett feels like the quintessential beach town. Spend all day in your flip flops, enjoying lobster rolls and clam cakes with a frozen Del's Lemonade and head to Narragansett Pier in the evening for an evening stroll or nightlife.
56 locals recommend
Narragansett
With wonderful beaches, food, marinas, rocky coastlines, hiking trails and kayaking spots, Narragansett feels like the quintessential beach town. Spend all day in your flip flops, enjoying lobster rolls and clam cakes with a frozen Del's Lemonade and head to Narragansett Pier in the evening for an evening stroll or nightlife.
Food scene
Bike to Brickley's for delicious ice cream with generous servings.
42 locals recommend
Brickley's Homemade Ice Cream
921 Boston Neck RdBike to Brickley's for delicious ice cream with generous servings.
A trip to Narragansett is not complete without a lobster roll and local draft overlooking Narragansett Bay.
61 locals recommend
Monahan's Clam Shack
190 Ocean RdA trip to Narragansett is not complete without a lobster roll and local draft overlooking Narragansett Bay.
Book reservations early for this gem of fine dining with rooftop dining. Oysters come from the bay out back so couldn't be any fresher.
228 locals recommend
Matunuck Oyster Bar
629 Succotash RdBook reservations early for this gem of fine dining with rooftop dining. Oysters come from the bay out back so couldn't be any fresher.
Delicious doughboys, clam cakes, lobster rolls and chowder! You can call ahead or order online for easy pickup
60 locals recommend
Iggy's Doughboys
1151 Point Judith RdDelicious doughboys, clam cakes, lobster rolls and chowder! You can call ahead or order online for easy pickup
Things To Do
Adventureland Family Fun Park
112 Point Judith RdMini-golf, go-carts, bumper/spray boats and more.
Only a mile away, rent kayaks and paddle boards for your whole group and spend the day checking out all that The Narrow River and Pettaquamscutt Cove have to offer. You can paddle down to the mouth of the ocean and hang out for the day at the tip of Narragansett Beach.
50 locals recommend
Narrow River Kayaks
351 Middlebridge RdOnly a mile away, rent kayaks and paddle boards for your whole group and spend the day checking out all that The Narrow River and Pettaquamscutt Cove have to offer. You can paddle down to the mouth of the ocean and hang out for the day at the tip of Narragansett Beach.
A little over 7 miles this paved rail trail goes from Narragansett through Wakefield, Peace Dale all the way to West Kingston/URI. It is mostly shaded and flat with beautiful trees, vegetation, streams, ponds and parks.
11 locals recommend
William C. O'Neill Bike Path
William C. O'Neill Bike PathA little over 7 miles this paved rail trail goes from Narragansett through Wakefield, Peace Dale all the way to West Kingston/URI. It is mostly shaded and flat with beautiful trees, vegetation, streams, ponds and parks.
Hiking Trails
Fun hike along the ocean in Narragansett for those who like to rock scramble. Or throw a line in to catch your dinner.
19 locals recommend
Black Point Trailhead
655 Ocean RdFun hike along the ocean in Narragansett for those who like to rock scramble. Or throw a line in to catch your dinner.
Stroll along the jagged rocky coastline and visit the historic Beavertail Lighthouse Museum
77 locals recommend
Beavertail State Park
Beavertail RoadStroll along the jagged rocky coastline and visit the historic Beavertail Lighthouse Museum
This park is a great place for cliff jumping, hiking, swimming and watching the giant sailboats pass by on their way to Newport.
38 locals recommend
Fort Wetherill State Park
3 Fort Wetherill RdThis park is a great place for cliff jumping, hiking, swimming and watching the giant sailboats pass by on their way to Newport.
Short and oh so sweet, the half mile Whale Rock Trail is magical with its winding route on a boardwalk through the greenery, emerging adjacent to Camp Varnum (National Guard military base) and out onto a "secret beach" with amazing views and large rocky coastline. You can generally have this magical place almost to yourself.
Whale Rock Preserve
Short and oh so sweet, the half mile Whale Rock Trail is magical with its winding route on a boardwalk through the greenery, emerging adjacent to Camp Varnum (National Guard military base) and out onto a "secret beach" with amazing views and large rocky coastline. You can generally have this magical place almost to yourself.