Welcome to Easton's Beach

The City of Newport's largest public ocean surf beach

Information: (401) 845-5810 - Email rfullerton@cityofnewport.com

Come relax and play in our beautiful white sand ocean beach- surf the waves, build a sand castle, ride our beautiful 1950's carousel, visit the fun filled and educational Save the Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium, or get married in a gorgeous beach front ceremony and celebrate in our newly refurbished ballroom.


Bird's Eye View of Easton's Beach

Easton's Beach, located on Memorial Boulevard at the start of the Cliff Walk, is a 3/4 mile long surf beach with a board walk. Operations run daily from 9 AM to 6 PM, Memorial Day to Labor Day (see details below).

Enjoy a hot shower and changing and storage with a daily bathhouse rental, bring the kids to our free playground and skate park , be our guests with a family VIP package, sit back and enjoy great top level amateur volleyball tournaments, or take part in many of our special events at the beach.

Rentals of beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, bathhouses and surf boards are available daily.

Groups are welcome and special events are planned throughout the summer. Enjoy the Rotunda ballroom which is rented out for weddings, corporate functions, clam bakes, etc. The carousel can be rented for children's parties as well (see details below).


Great volleyball action most weekends


Carousel Rides Only $1! Discounts available (see details below).

Public facilities include restrooms with matron, indoor and outdoor showers, shade pavilion, playground, skate park, picnic and grill area, bike racks, first aid, information, carousel, pay phones, an elevator and beach wheel chairs for persons with disabilities, food concession and 2 public parking lots. (see details below)

Easton's Beach is a free public beach served by the RIPTA bus line from mid-June to mid-August.

Fees are charged for parking and some of the amenities. Free outdoor showers and public restrooms are available in season (see details below).


Snack Bar and Carousel Welcome Beachgoers

FEES & CHARGES

Parking Rates

  • Weekday Rates- $ 10.00 per car- lots close at 9 PM
  • Weekend and Holiday rates-830- 10:00 am- Early Bird Special- $ 10.00 per car
  • 10:01 am- 230 pm- $ 15.00 per car
  • 2:31 pm- 6 pm- Sunset Special- $ 10.00 per car

Season Passes

  • Newport Resident- $30.00, Sr-$ 20.00
  • Non resident- $ 60.00 & Sr. $35.00
  • Reserved Guaranteed No wait Center Parking-- $ 95.00 Newport residents, and $ 135.00 for non Residents

Short Term Parking - We have ninety minute validated parking available if you wish to visit the aquarium, carousel or food court and not attend the beach. It is free on weekdays and $ 2.00 on weekends.

Go to Gate number 2 and tell the attendant you want short term parking and why. You will be charged full parking rate prices but refunded in full or less $ 2.00 when you return on time and with validation.

2008 Beach Sticker Parking Application

Bathhouse Facility & Parking Space Application

Carousel

  • Open weekends Memorial day through Labor Day 10:00 am- 6:00 Pm
  • Weekdays June 16- august 29th 10:00- 6 :00 pm
  • Rides are $ 1.00 per person- or discount books of 20 rides can be purchased for $ 10.00

Carousel Birthday Parties (very Popular so book early- 845-5810)

Unlimited rides for all your guests, private deck with tables and chairs adjoining the carousel- private carousel off season, Rates - $ 100.00 for ninety minutes and $ 25.00 per half hour additional time. (half hour set up and decorate time- no charge).

Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. -6 p.m.

Open Weekends only through June 15th , then daily 10-6 through Labor Day.

$1 per ride. Book of 20 rides = $10

Bathhouses can be rented daily or seasonally.

Bathhouse rentals are $ 20.00 per family. Enjoy our relaxing and convient bathhouse area complete with changing and storage, a picnic and barbecue pavilion, shade gazebo's private restrooms and glorious hot showers.

Bathhouse Facility & Parking Space Application

VIP Package

Call ahead and we will be ready to treat you and your family like VIP's. This includes NO WAIT PRIME PARKING, a bathhouse unit for the day which includes private restrooms, hot showers, changing and storage, and your choice of two free rentals. Call 845-5810 and we will set everything up for you. Not available July 4, 5 and 6, 2008.

Price is only $30.00 per family!

Free Special Events- Family concerts Tuesday evenings in July and August, Children's shows Thursday evenings in July and August, Kiwanis Block Hunt Thursday August at 5 pm sharp, volleyball tournaments throughout the summer, National Police Night Out July and a farewell to Summer Beach Party in September (check for dates).

For Your Safety- Easton's Beach is very proud to staff all State of RI Surf Certified Lifeguards - There is no ball playing, Frisbee throwing or kite flying allowed on the beach at any time- this is to insure all beachgoers comfort.

  • alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited
  • flotation devices are prohibited
  • no grilling is allowed except in the picnic area
  • no animals allowed on the beach 24 hours per day from Memorial Day Weekend until October 1st