Welcome to Misquamicut Beach
Surf, Sun & Sand
Spanning several miles from Watch Hill to Weekapaug, this is Rhode Island's longest stretch of beach with its pristine waters and white sand. Misquamicut Beach features an array of activities for the entire family with plenty of parking. Activities include amusement parks with a carousel, mini-golf, go-carts, batting cages, kiddy rides and more. Water Slides, paddle boats and Jet Ski's keep you moving in the summer sun. Misquamicut Beach is the perfect place to ride the waves.
Enjoy native lobsters, steamers and swordfish from Block Island sound on the beach at our area's best restaurants including Paddy's, Andrea and Pleasant View. Stop by Sam's Snack bar for their famous breakfast and milkshakes or see Maria at Little Mermaids for breakfast and lunch. Also stop by the Beach Store for all of your supplies from sun tan lotion to tee-shirts. How about taking a stroll along the breachway and sample the Seafood Haven's award winning chowder and fritters? While at that end of the beach you can park at Dunes Park Family Beach or visit the Tiki Guy for your surf supplies.
The fun doesn't set with the sun. There is plenty of nightlife for couples and singles alike. Dance the night away to the best Rock & Roll bands or perhaps try your hand at Karaoke while at Sandy's Lighthouse. Check out the nightlife with the DJ's and bands at Paddy's. You can head over to the Andrea 7 nights a week for a great time with your favorite DJ's as well. New is the Surf Bar at the Windjammer with great bands. While soaking up the rays on weekends, you can hear your favorite tunes at these beachfront resorts.
For a quieter evening at some of our more luxurious restaurants and lounges, stop by Maria's Seaside Café, run for many years by the Bellone family. You can try Venice Restaurant with it's 3 story high panoramic view of the entire beach or watch the sun set behind the Watch Hill Lighthouse while dining in the upper hatch of the Pleasant View Inn. Just minutes from the beach is Dunn's Corners with WB Cody's Steakhouse, Dunn's Corners Pizza and Dunn's Corners Market.
For the kids, there are weekly big screen movies on the beach, free of charge every Tuesday and free Hermit Crab Races Wednesday with great prizes too at the Purple Ape. Thursday Nights at 7 Magic By The Sea of Larry and David awaits children of all ages.. Weekly Classic Car Shows on Thursdays as well as a Drive-In theatre at Wuskenau Town Beach keep you entertained.. Fireworks and our Annual Springfest and Fallfest make for a great season! www.misquamicutfestival.com
Our beach offers numerous quality accommodations. From the luxury of the Breezeway Resort and Winnapaug Inn, to rooms directly on the beach at the Sandy Shore Motel, Andrea, Sand Castle Beach Front Inn, or Pleasant View Inn, we have it all for the most discriminating traveler to the casual beachgoer. Stanton Realty, Randall Realtors, GMAC or the Beachcomber can direct you to any of Misquamicut's rental cottages on or near the beach for a longer stay, or you can stop by one of our three B&B's on Shore Rd.
Golfers will take pleasure in Misquamicut's seaside courses. Try for a hole in one while watching sailboats and windsurfers go by. The fall is also a great time to visit our beach. Many of our hotels offer year round accommodations. Our area offers some of the best fishing in the Northeast. Just as Mike at Cardinal Bait and Tackle for all of the information you will need. Watch beautiful horses spend a day each September riding along the shore. Check out Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night on Columbus Day weekend which features some of the best in local theater. www.guyfawkesusa.com
Located between Mystic CT and Newport RI, Misquamicut Beach is RI's best kept secret. Only 20 minutes from Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun Casino, 5 minutes from Historic Downtown Westerly and beautiful Watch Hill, and just 12 miles off our shores to Block Island. You'll find all the excitement you want, and all the relaxation you will need to refresh, renew and invigorate your senses. Why not come today?