Recreation

Average Newport, RI Temperatures
Month	Air Temp	Ocean Temp
Jan	38ºF	37ºF
Feb	39ºF	36ºF
Mar	46ºF	37ºF
Apr	55ºF	46ºF
May	64ºF	54ºF
Jun	73ºF	62ºF
Jul	78ºF	68ºF
Aug	78ºF	70ºF
Sep	72ºF	67ºF
Oct	63ºF	60ºF
Nov	53ºF	52ºF
Dec	43ºF	44ºF

When making reservations, ask for any package deals that may be offered. Many establishments have teamed up to offer complete vacation packages including dinner, mansion tours and boating excursions at significant discounts.

Public Beaches

Newport is known for its many beautiful and unspoiled fine sand beaches and surrounding nature areas. Three of the area's beaches lie in a row, separated by peninsulas of land and rock that jut out into the sea. As a result, many local people refer to the beaches as 1st, 2nd and 3rd. They are noted below to help you get to the right beach when you're here!

Newport Public Beaches

Easton's Beach (1st Beach)
Newport's largest beach and recreation area. Only area beach that has a carousel, aquarium, rentable beach houses and food concession area. Great for kids and families. At the end of the beach, a popular outdoor restaurant and patio bar (Atlantic Beach Club)offers guests drinks,food and live music on weekend afternoons. Fees range from $5 to $10 to park and season passes are $45 for nonresidents.

Bailey's Beach
This is a very small beach located at the intersection of Bellevue Avenue and Ocean Drive. Accessible only by foot or bike, it is a great place to stop on a bike ride and relax and watch the surf. The larger area of the beach past the rocks is private and part of the Spouting Rock Beach Association. Free.

Gooseberry Beach
Located just beyond Bailey's Beach on Ocean Drive, Gooseberry is a great family beach because it lies in a protected area away from high surf. Fees are $10 for parking or $125 for season pass.

Middletown Public Beaches

Sachuest Beach (2nd Beach)
This is the largest beach in the area and boasts the greatest surf, fine sand, concession area with food, bathrooms and showers. Popular with both families and singles, this beach abuts the Norman Bird Sanctuary and Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge. Fees range from $10 to $15 to park and season passes are $90 for nonresidents.

Navy Beach (3rd Beach)
Situated on the other side of Sachuest Point lies Third Beach, a favorite of windsurfers and families. Set in a cove, expect to find low surf at this beach with just the right wind offshore for kitesurfing and windsurfing. Fees range from $10 to $15 to park and season passes are $90 for nonresidents.