Narrow River Escape Guidebook
Drinks
Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina
1 Goat IslandGreat place for drinks with a view
The Break
1208 Ocean RdRooftop!
Whalers Brewing Company
1174 Kingstown RdSons of Liberty Spirits Co.
1425 Kingstown RdDiego's
11 Bowens WharfTop floor for a nice view of the harbor
Newport Vineyards
909 E Main RdFood scene
Our favorite coffee spot in our neighborhood. We love the lattes here and taking a stroll over to the beach after!
The Pour House
3 Pier Market PlaceOur favorite coffee spot in our neighborhood. We love the lattes here and taking a stroll over to the beach after!
BOL
318 Main StSmoothies and bowls and also good cold brew!
Dave's Coffee
5193 Old Post RdIn Charlestown, but worth the drive
South County Bread Company
333 Main StreetAwesome bread and great pastries!
The Bakery
4 Charlestown Beach Rdgreat croissants and baked goods
Good scones, muffins, and other baked goods. If you need a cake for your stay, we recommend seeing them.
Sweet Cakes Bakery and Cafe
1227 Kingstown RdGood scones, muffins, and other baked goods. If you need a cake for your stay, we recommend seeing them.
Caf Bar
396 Main StLocally owned coffee shop
Jim's Dock
1175 Succotash RdWater Views, BYOB
Ocean Mist
895 Matunuck Beach RdCasual Drinks & Food - Sometimes live music at night!
Rachels cafe
36 S County Commons WayYour classic American breakfast
Cowabunga
254 Robinson StOur favorite locally owned sandwich shop
Monahan's Clam Shack
190 Ocean RdClam shack with ocean views by the beach
Auntie's Kitchen
237 Robinson Stvegan + veg options
Brickley's Homemade Ice Cream
921 Boston Neck RdCoast Guard House
40 Ocean RdOne of our favorite restaurants.
Matunuck Oyster Bar
629 Succotash RdOne of our favorite restaurants
TwoTen Oyster Bar & Grill
210 Salt Pond RdLocanda RI
3009 Tower Hill RoadMews Tavern
456 Main StCasual Bar Food
Tavern on Main
195 Main StJAYD BUN
1202 Kingstown RoadBest buns in town (Takeout)
TONG-D South Kingstown
50 S County Commons WayOur favorite thai in the area and closest to our house
Kabuki Asian Sushi
91 Old Tower Hill RdSushi
Pasquale's Pizzeria Napoletana
59 S County Commons WayWood fired pizza is the best here!
Sa-Tang
402 Main StTakeout Thai
Slice of Heaven
32 Narragansett AveThe best coffee, nitro, cold brew, lattes, etc. in Newport. Some great food options too!
12 locals recommend
The Nitro Bar Newport
2 Pond AveThe best coffee, nitro, cold brew, lattes, etc. in Newport. Some great food options too!
Perro Salado
19 Charles St festive vibes with a nice outdoor patio
Stoneacre Brasserie & Cafe
28 Washington SquareGreat date night spot
Cru Café
1 Casino TerraceGood pastries and breakfast sandwiches
salvation cafe
140 Broadwayquirky spot with a nice outdoor area and dog-friendly bar
Boru Noodle Bar
36 BroadwayFor a quick ramen fix
Another great spot for a quick meal. A burger joint with delicious fries and really great falafel!
40 locals recommend
Mission
58 Aquidneck AvenueAnother great spot for a quick meal. A burger joint with delicious fries and really great falafel!
Mori Sushi
181 Bellevue AveSightseeing
Tour the mansions! They're especially beautiful during our seasons and are so historic.
Vanderbilt Mansions
44 Ochre Point AveTour the mansions! They're especially beautiful during our seasons and are so historic.
Cute downtown, lovely beaches, Shopping, Carousel,
have lunch at the Ocean House!
118 locals recommend
Watch Hill
Cute downtown, lovely beaches, Shopping, Carousel,
have lunch at the Ocean House!
Closest beach
Parking can be an issue, so it’s best to arrive early
Summer fee for usage
Best sunset beach
101 locals recommend
Narragansett Beach
39 Boston Neck RoadClosest beach
Parking can be an issue, so it’s best to arrive early
Summer fee for usage
Best sunset beach
East Beach
East Beach Roadfavorite beach for a beach day + swimming
East Matunuck State Beach
Succotash RdGood beach for a walk. Very long. Can walk to Green Hill Beach
31 locals recommend
Blue Shutters Town Beach
469 E Beach RdGood beach for a walk. Very long. Can walk to Green Hill Beach
South Kingstown Town Beach
719 Matunuck Beach Rdplease note that at certain points in the summer, areas of this beach are roped off and off-limits to protect Piping Plover nests
Moonstone Beach
Moonstone Beach Roadplease note that at certain points in the summer, areas of this beach are roped off and off-limits to protect Piping Plover nests
Narrow River Kayaks
351 Middlebridge Rdwalkable from our house - can kayak straight to the beach.
You can see the shoreline of Narragansett where lots of big, beautiful, historic homes are on Ocean Drive. Can drive down Newton Ave or Bass Rock Road for parking. Great fishing, sunbathing, picnic, sunset spot.
Bass Rock
You can see the shoreline of Narragansett where lots of big, beautiful, historic homes are on Ocean Drive. Can drive down Newton Ave or Bass Rock Road for parking. Great fishing, sunbathing, picnic, sunset spot.
Point Judith Lighthouse
1470 Ocean RdOcean Drive Historic District
Bailey's Beach
Cliff WalkSweet Berry Farm
915 Mitchell's LnShopping
Verde Design + Horticulture
89 Dr Marcus Wheatland BlvdOur favorite plant shop in Newport
Rhode Island Surf Co.
12A High StSavoy Bookshop and Cafe
10 Canal StSome little local artisan run shops, Especially fun for kids - they have goats, emus, and chickens
73 locals recommend
Fantastic Umbrella Factory
4820 Old Post RdSome little local artisan run shops, Especially fun for kids - they have goats, emus, and chickens
Just kind of magical - plants, crystals, objects, and overall beautiful place to walk/shop around.
15 locals recommend
The Farmer's Daughter
716 Mooresfield RdJust kind of magical - plants, crystals, objects, and overall beautiful place to walk/shop around.
Nico Scout
556 Kingstown RdCute local gift shop
City/town information
Filled with lots of exploration spots.
Beavertail
Fort Wetherill (great swimming at the cove)
Fort Getty
Slice of Heaven Cafe
Tallulah’s Taco Stand at Dutch Hard Boat Yard is the perfect end to an afternoon spent lounging in one of Fort Wetherill or Beavertail State Park’s many coves. We like to pack a cooler of drinks and spend the day cliff jumping and swimming.
45 locals recommend
Jamestown
Filled with lots of exploration spots.
Beavertail
Fort Wetherill (great swimming at the cove)
Fort Getty
Slice of Heaven Cafe
Tallulah’s Taco Stand at Dutch Hard Boat Yard is the perfect end to an afternoon spent lounging in one of Fort Wetherill or Beavertail State Park’s many coves. We like to pack a cooler of drinks and spend the day cliff jumping and swimming.
Newport is a short 20 minute drive across the bridges. There are so many wonderful spots to see here.
Take a drive down Ocean Dr
Walk the Cliff Walk
Beach day at Rejects Beach
Mansion Tours
Verde Plant Shop
Nitro Coffee
Take a walk through the coastal trails of Sachuest Wildlife Preserve just past Second beach in Middletown
Norman Bird Sanctuary
Cru Cafe
Newport Film outdoor movie screening - screenings are usually every Thursday evening in the summer
Perro Salado - festive vibes with a nice outdoor patio
Diego’s - Top floor for a nice view of the harbor
Stoneacre Brasserie - Nice date night spot
Salvation Cafe - quirky spot with a nice outdoor area and dog-friendly bar
Boru Noodle Bar - for a quick ramen fix
Mission - another great spot for a quick meal. A burger joint with delicious friends and really great falafel!
Drinks @ Gurney’s
Mori Sushi
Nomi Park
Newport Vineyards
Sweet Berry Farm
402 locals recommend
Newport
Newport is a short 20 minute drive across the bridges. There are so many wonderful spots to see here.
Take a drive down Ocean Dr
Walk the Cliff Walk
Beach day at Rejects Beach
Mansion Tours
Verde Plant Shop
Nitro Coffee
Take a walk through the coastal trails of Sachuest Wildlife Preserve just past Second beach in Middletown
Norman Bird Sanctuary
Cru Cafe
Newport Film outdoor movie screening - screenings are usually every Thursday evening in the summer
Perro Salado - festive vibes with a nice outdoor patio
Diego’s - Top floor for a nice view of the harbor
Stoneacre Brasserie - Nice date night spot
Salvation Cafe - quirky spot with a nice outdoor area and dog-friendly bar
Boru Noodle Bar - for a quick ramen fix
Mission - another great spot for a quick meal. A burger joint with delicious friends and really great falafel!
Drinks @ Gurney’s
Mori Sushi
Nomi Park
Newport Vineyards
Sweet Berry Farm
Small, cute historic downtown with some nice shops and coffee. Be sure to visit Watch Hill if you travel south!
56 locals recommend
Westerly
Small, cute historic downtown with some nice shops and coffee. Be sure to visit Watch Hill if you travel south!
Neighborhoods
Narragansett
So close to us! A must for the best beaches and coastline.
Hiking/Outdoor Walks
2.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Narragansett, Rhode Island that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels.
Make sure you make it to Black Point Ruins!
19 locals recommend
Black Point Trailhead
655 Ocean Rd2.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Narragansett, Rhode Island that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels.
Make sure you make it to Black Point Ruins!
Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge
1040 Matunuck School House RdWhale Rock Trail
Beautiful, easy trail taking you out to the edges of Camp Varnum. Good mix of walking through the woods and along the beach
How to get there - Don’t type in whale rock trail into google maps -- will take you to the wrong place)
Once you get out to Boston Neck Road, take a right and then take a left onto Old Boston Neck Road. There is a small parking lot by the main road just as you turn in or there are about 4 parking spots at the trailhead located a bit further down the road (located at the intersection of Old Boston Neck Rd + Baker Rd or if you put in 95 Cormorant Point Rd in google, it’ll take you there).
It looks like you’re pulling into someone’s driveway at first, but there are about 3 parking spots off to the right when you pull in. There is a sign that’ll indicate you’re in the right spot. Walk straight down the driveway, the house will be off to your right, but continue walking straight and you’ll start to find the path / wood planks. It’s worth it!
Whale Rock
Whale Rock Trail
Beautiful, easy trail taking you out to the edges of Camp Varnum. Good mix of walking through the woods and along the beach
How to get there - Don’t type in whale rock trail into google maps -- will take you to the wrong place)
Once you get out to Boston Neck Road, take a right and then take a left onto Old Boston Neck Road. There is a small parking lot by the main road just as you turn in or there are about 4 parking spots at the trailhead located a bit further down the road (located at the intersection of Old Boston Neck Rd + Baker Rd or if you put in 95 Cormorant Point Rd in google, it’ll take you there).
It looks like you’re pulling into someone’s driveway at first, but there are about 3 parking spots off to the right when you pull in. There is a sign that’ll indicate you’re in the right spot. Walk straight down the driveway, the house will be off to your right, but continue walking straight and you’ll start to find the path / wood planks. It’s worth it!
Cliff Walk
117 Memorial BlvdSachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
just past Second beach in Middletown
Norman Bird Sanctuary
583 3rd Beach RdBeavertail State Park
Beavertail Road