Location: Newport and Aquidneck Island < Rhode Island < USA
Nearest Airport:
Providence at 30
Miles
Car: recommended
The walk to the beach is about two blocks. There is no fee to walk on the beach. There are restaurants and convenience stores with walking distance. It is a great area for walking, running, biking, roller blading, surfing and kayaking. All equipment available to rent nearby. Downtown Newport is 2 miles away. There is wonderful shopping, restaurants, harbor cruises, tours of mansions and historical sites. From Newport you can take day trips to Block Island or Martha's Vineyard and there are several quaint seaside villages within a 30 minute drive including Wickford, Bristol or Little Compton R.I.