Guidebook for Aquidneck Island
Food Scene
Yum, yum, yum!
Short walk to the best coffee on Aquidneck Island! Roasted right in front of your eyes as you sip and enjoy a tasty local treat. They sell their blends to many local restaurants and you can buy a bag to bring home.
18 locals recommend
Custom House Coffee
796 Aquidneck AveShort walk to the best coffee on Aquidneck Island! Roasted right in front of your eyes as you sip and enjoy a tasty local treat. They sell their blends to many local restaurants and you can buy a bag to bring home.
Breakfast, lunch, meals to go, and awesome bakery all packed into a small shop within walking distance. My fav's are: AppleBombs, meatloaf panini and all soups - Yum!
Where us locals go ~
15 locals recommend
Provencal Bakery
750 Aquidneck AveBreakfast, lunch, meals to go, and awesome bakery all packed into a small shop within walking distance. My fav's are: AppleBombs, meatloaf panini and all soups - Yum!
Where us locals go ~
Italian food for dinner is on everyone's weekly menu. They make all their pasta which is as good as mine. Ida's is delicious and authentic!
9 locals recommend
Ida's Restaurant
21 Valley RdItalian food for dinner is on everyone's weekly menu. They make all their pasta which is as good as mine. Ida's is delicious and authentic!
Favorite food on Aquidneck Island for lunch? Lobster, of course! Eat it just caught, cooked and served right here at the dock picnic table or buy fresh to cook later at home. See the boats, smell the ocean, and enjoy the total experience!
18 locals recommend
Newport Lobster Shack (Kitchen)
150 Long Wharf MallFavorite food on Aquidneck Island for lunch? Lobster, of course! Eat it just caught, cooked and served right here at the dock picnic table or buy fresh to cook later at home. See the boats, smell the ocean, and enjoy the total experience!
First place I take all my company for good olde New England seafood! Chowder and Clamcakes, Lobsters and everything else caught fresh from our local area. Seafood market also for your home cooking. So glad it's just down the street!
49 locals recommend
Anthony's Seafood
963 Aquidneck AveFirst place I take all my company for good olde New England seafood! Chowder and Clamcakes, Lobsters and everything else caught fresh from our local area. Seafood market also for your home cooking. So glad it's just down the street!
Pick your own, shop in the market and eat homemade food inside or out. Always yummy and great fun for all. They started out as a little stand and have blossomed over the years. Voted best ice cream a few years ago and that got everyone heading this way. Go early if possible.
68 locals recommend
Sweet Berry Farm
915 Mitchell's LnPick your own, shop in the market and eat homemade food inside or out. Always yummy and great fun for all. They started out as a little stand and have blossomed over the years. Voted best ice cream a few years ago and that got everyone heading this way. Go early if possible.
Another Local favorite! New England comfort food galore!! Open for all three meals and plenty of room for a family gathering before the beach or a quick bite at the bar after a day of adventures.
47 locals recommend
Atlantic Grille
91 Aquidneck AveAnother Local favorite! New England comfort food galore!! Open for all three meals and plenty of room for a family gathering before the beach or a quick bite at the bar after a day of adventures.
Early morning, when the breeze is from the Northwest, a scrumptious aroma will wake you. That's the new French bakery! The line to get in forms before 7 am, but you can order ahead and pick up at the window. Everything is my favorite!
They've added a lunch spot across the driveway that opens at 11 am, about the time the bakery is sold out for the day. More yum!
8 locals recommend
Le Bec Sucré
696 Aquidneck AveEarly morning, when the breeze is from the Northwest, a scrumptious aroma will wake you. That's the new French bakery! The line to get in forms before 7 am, but you can order ahead and pick up at the window. Everything is my favorite!
They've added a lunch spot across the driveway that opens at 11 am, about the time the bakery is sold out for the day. More yum!
Sightseeing
Are you an adventure seeker? Quite a thrill and a fun way to see the island. My husband had to do this for his 60th and a granddaughter for her 18th. So peaceful high in the sky!
6 locals recommend
Skydive Newport
211 Airport Access RdAre you an adventure seeker? Quite a thrill and a fun way to see the island. My husband had to do this for his 60th and a granddaughter for her 18th. So peaceful high in the sky!
Parks & Nature
My go-to spot for sunsets and during the day for leasure picnics. Enjoy walking on the rocks with waves crashing in from the Atlantic Ocean, watching boats head in & out of Narragansett Bay, walking trails, old climbing tower with spectacular views, and the best kiting in all of RI. ALSO, the Del's Lemonade truck is there every day! The Park entrance is FREE!
55 locals recommend
Brenton Point State Park
Ocean DriveMy go-to spot for sunsets and during the day for leasure picnics. Enjoy walking on the rocks with waves crashing in from the Atlantic Ocean, watching boats head in & out of Narragansett Bay, walking trails, old climbing tower with spectacular views, and the best kiting in all of RI. ALSO, the Del's Lemonade truck is there every day! The Park entrance is FREE!
See deer, birds, fishermen and natural beauty as you enjoy this precious gem. Trails with benches for quiet reflection and a Visitor's Center with interactive exhibits. Buy the National Wildlife music video to remember all the sights & sounds of our beloved island. It'll bring peace and a smile! NO COST to enter. No pets.
72 locals recommend
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
See deer, birds, fishermen and natural beauty as you enjoy this precious gem. Trails with benches for quiet reflection and a Visitor's Center with interactive exhibits. Buy the National Wildlife music video to remember all the sights & sounds of our beloved island. It'll bring peace and a smile! NO COST to enter. No pets.
My favorite beach and a mile from Crab Apple Cottage. The first section is for surfing and that's where Del's lemonade truck parks. You must have some Del's daily. Don't use a straw or they'll know you're a tourist! Parking is free and open to all non-residents after 4 pm. Currently, only residents may use this beach from 8 am to 4 pm.
The main entrance /pay parking for Second Beach is east towards Sachuest Point. Lines form by 8 am and lots close when full, usually by 11 am on hot days. I enjoy late afternoon arrival and parking is free from 4:30 - 9 pm.
174 locals recommend
Second Beach
315 Sachuest Point RdMy favorite beach and a mile from Crab Apple Cottage. The first section is for surfing and that's where Del's lemonade truck parks. You must have some Del's daily. Don't use a straw or they'll know you're a tourist! Parking is free and open to all non-residents after 4 pm. Currently, only residents may use this beach from 8 am to 4 pm.
The main entrance /pay parking for Second Beach is east towards Sachuest Point. Lines form by 8 am and lots close when full, usually by 11 am on hot days. I enjoy late afternoon arrival and parking is free from 4:30 - 9 pm.
Birds, woods, fields, pond and ocean views await you on this hilltop nature preserve. A small fee to enter and use the hiking trails. Events during the year include a fun Fall Festival, summer camp and other educational activities. A truly serene and beautiful way to discover natural Middletown.
94 locals recommend
Norman Bird Sanctuary
583 3rd Beach RdBirds, woods, fields, pond and ocean views await you on this hilltop nature preserve. A small fee to enter and use the hiking trails. Events during the year include a fun Fall Festival, summer camp and other educational activities. A truly serene and beautiful way to discover natural Middletown.
Locally known as First Beach and located at the start of the famed Cliff Walk. Located a mile from Crab Apple Cottage, this is the beach for you during the day. Relax in the sun, sand and surf, plus enjoy the snack bar, Aquarium, & Carousel.
Get there early because the parking lots fill to capacity. A daily fee applies.
163 locals recommend
Easton's Beach
175 Memorial BlvdLocally known as First Beach and located at the start of the famed Cliff Walk. Located a mile from Crab Apple Cottage, this is the beach for you during the day. Relax in the sun, sand and surf, plus enjoy the snack bar, Aquarium, & Carousel.
Get there early because the parking lots fill to capacity. A daily fee applies.