Guidebook: Welcome to South County!
Food scene
This is a great place to enjoy RI's famous chowder and clamcakes! Super casual- come as you are. Awesome views of Narragansett Bay. Also an ice cream store behind it.
61 locals recommend
Monahan's Clam Shack
190 Ocean RdThis is a great place to enjoy RI's famous chowder and clamcakes! Super casual- come as you are. Awesome views of Narragansett Bay. Also an ice cream store behind it.
Brickley's Ice Cream
322 Main StTHE BEST ICE CREAM!
Cool pub with lots of good pub food and selection of beer. In downtown Wakefield.
82 locals recommend
Mews Tavern
456 Main StCool pub with lots of good pub food and selection of beer. In downtown Wakefield.
My favorite restaurant! The food is delicious, priced reasonably for what you get, and awesome views of Potter's Pond in South Kingstown. Strongly advise to make a reservation as soon as you can (I think system open up 3 weeks in advance of a date).
228 locals recommend
Matunuck Oyster Bar
629 Succotash RdMy favorite restaurant! The food is delicious, priced reasonably for what you get, and awesome views of Potter's Pond in South Kingstown. Strongly advise to make a reservation as soon as you can (I think system open up 3 weeks in advance of a date).
Twin Willows
865 Boston Neck RdSuper casual restaurant. You can even come after the beach!
Neighborhoods
You can find parking fairly easily outside of the weekend. There are some shops, but best of all is the sea wall boardwalk along the ocean. It starts at Narragansett Beach and goes to Monaghan's Clam Shack. Beautiful scenery.
37 locals recommend
Narragansett Pier
You can find parking fairly easily outside of the weekend. There are some shops, but best of all is the sea wall boardwalk along the ocean. It starts at Narragansett Beach and goes to Monaghan's Clam Shack. Beautiful scenery.
Cute little coastal village with shops and boats. Charming. About 20 min away.
23 locals recommend
Wickford
Cute little coastal village with shops and boats. Charming. About 20 min away.
Really fun, chill area with a beach, a few restaurants/bars. Try Ocean Mist for an "on the water" dining/drinking experience. You can se Block Island from here.
8 locals recommend
Matunuck
Really fun, chill area with a beach, a few restaurants/bars. Try Ocean Mist for an "on the water" dining/drinking experience. You can se Block Island from here.
City/town information
Historic city on the water with lots to do. About 20-25 minutes away. Thames St is the hub of activity. You can also tour mansions in the area and drive along the ocean.
402 locals recommend
Newport
Historic city on the water with lots to do. About 20-25 minutes away. Thames St is the hub of activity. You can also tour mansions in the area and drive along the ocean.
Where Taylor Swift has a house!
About 30 minutes away, you will find a huge state beach, Misquamicut, as well as Watch Hill, which is a nice area to walk around with some shops and eateries.
56 locals recommend
Westerly
Where Taylor Swift has a house!
About 30 minutes away, you will find a huge state beach, Misquamicut, as well as Watch Hill, which is a nice area to walk around with some shops and eateries.
15 minute drive to Point Judith to get the 1 hour ferry to Block Island.
You can rent bikes and explore the island or stop off at Ballards and have some drinks and food at the beach!
33 locals recommend
New Shoreham
15 minute drive to Point Judith to get the 1 hour ferry to Block Island.
You can rent bikes and explore the island or stop off at Ballards and have some drinks and food at the beach!
City advice
Don't miss
Beach access info
RI is known for our wonderful beaches!
There are a handful of options within a short drive.
Narragansett Town Beach- walk on fee per person. If you want to check out the beach, you can park in the lot for free after 6pm at night (please check this info before going)
You can purchase a state beach pass that gets you access to all RI state beaches. Passes for non residents is $60.
Please see info here: https://riparks.com/beach-passes.php
Scarborough in Narragansett and Misquamicut in Westerly have the largest parking lots.
If you go on a hot day, and especially the weekend, go early!
Getting around
You will need your car for most things
There may be Ubers/Lyfts available.
Most places require a car to get there.
Book before you go
Matunuck Oyster Bar
Make a reservation up to three weeks in advance. This place books fast!
Ways to save
Nearest grocery stores
Shaw's in South Kingstown
Stop and Shop in Narragansett
Roch's in Narragansett