Beaches
Blue Shutters Public Beach
A small public beach, Blue Shutters features moderate surf. Immediately behind the beach is the Blue Shutters concession stand which includes showering and bathroom facilities. Reduced admission price for seniors.
Quonochontaug Beach
A private beach which restricts access to those owning or renting a house in the vicinity of East Beach Rd. Of note is the small localsâ secret that after about 5 PM, the parking guard goes off duty, and access is allowed for the public. If you are within biking or walking distance you can get in at any time, as passes are only required for cars.
Charlestown State Breachway
Opened in 1958, it buffers the Atlanitc and the other half of Ninigret Pond. A Smaller beach that is across the breachway from East Beach. âThe Breachwayâ also has facilities for limited camping, and is one of Charlestownâs well-known areas for saltwater fishing.
East Beach / Ninigret State Beach
A 3 mile barrier beach that buffers the Atlantic and Ninigret Pond. Includes parking facilities as well as some camping areas for those with RVâs capable of driving in the dunes. Ninigret Pond, on the inland side, is well known for its excellent windsurfing qualities in addition to being a great ânon-surfâ alternative to the beach for kids.
Charlestownâs real main attraction are its beaches, which have all varying levels of surf, but are all amazingly beautiful and are almost certainly some of Rhode Islandâs best beaches. For some more information there is the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce page on Beaches (http://www.charlestownric...).