Welcome to Easton's Beach

The City of Newport's largest public ocean surf beach

Easton's Beach makes the Top 10 New England Beaches!

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

175 Memorial Boulevard | Newport, RI 02840

 

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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.

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

Rosie's Beach Store carries daily rentals of beach chairs, boogie boards, umbrellasand bathhouses during the peak summer season.We also carry some of those items you may have forgotten....sunscreen, towels, buckets and pails! While you are here, pick up an Easton's Beach postcard, t-shirt or hat.

Seasonal public facilities include restrooms, indoor and outdoor showers, shade pavilion, playground, skate park, picnic and grill area, bike racks, first aid, carousel, an elevator and beach wheel chairs for persons with disabilities, snack bar and 2 public parking lots. (see parking rates below)

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 property 24 hours per day from Memorial Day Weekend through September 30th (Newport City Ordinance 6.08.050, Restraint of Animals).

 

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NEWS

• Information Email Notification Sign Up Form

                      
      Bird's Eye View of Easton's Beach                                            Rotunda Ballroom

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SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS

• Bonfire and Concert
• Family concerts Tuesday evenings in July and August
• Children's Performances - Thursday Evenings in July and August
• King Park Concert Series
• Surfboard and Standup Paddleboard Rentals and Lessons
• Beach Yoga
• Beach Volleyball Leagues and Tournaments

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

Did you know there are three public beaches in Newport, RI? Besides Easton's Beach located on Memorial Blvd., there is also King Park Beach, located on Wellington Avenue and Bailey's Beach East, located at the end of the Cliff Walk at Bellevue Avenue. So you could imagine that there is always something that needs to be done at different times of year! Choose from the opportunities below:

• Beach Cleanups - Ongoing
• Polar Bear Plunge
• Dune Restoration Project
• Annual Lifeguard Tournament

For questions about volunteer opportunities with the City of Newport's Beach Fund, please email the Beach Manager.

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BEACH BOUNCE

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON (Reopen in december 2013)

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CAROUSEL

2013 Information May 25 - October 7, 2013 Drop-In- $1 per ride Prepaid Punch Cards - 20 rides: $10 (50� per ride)

 

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BEACH PARKING

 

• Seasonal Beach Parking Sticker Application
• Easton's Beach Stickers can be purchased at the Tax Collection office, located at 43 Broadway, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday (except holidays)
• Easton's Beach Stickers will be available at the Easton's Beach office, 175 Memorial Blvd., on weekends only starting Memorial Day Weekend. Starting the 3rd week of June, stickers can be purchased daily at the beach office. Please remember your vehicle registration and proof of residency

Weekday Rates

• $10.00 per car- lots close at 9 PM

Weekend and Holiday rates

• Up to $20.00 per car - lots close at 9:00 p.m.

Season Passes

• Newport Resident- $40.00, Senior: $25.00
• Non resident- $80.00, Senior: $45.00
• Reserved Parking (limited availability) - $95.00 Newport residents, and $135.00 for Non-Residents - call Beach Office for more information

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BATHHOUSES

Bathhouses can be rented for the season or on a daily basis.The bathhouses are open from Memorial Day weekend through the last weekend of September.

Bathhouse Seasonal Membership:

Rates:

• Newport Resident: $175 ($250 - includes reserved parking tag)
• Newport County Resident: $225 ($350 - includes reserved parking tag)
• Non-Resident: $325 ($450 - includes reserved parking tag)
• Senior (65+) Newport Resident: $150 ($225 - includes reserved parking tag)
• Senior (65+) Newport County Resident: $200 ($325 - includes reserved parking tag)
• Senior (65+) Non-Resident: $300 ($425 - includes reserved parking tag)

So you want a Bath House? Here's what to do....

If you did not rent a bathhouse last year, you will need to submit an application and be placed on the Bathhouse Waiting List. You will need to include the full payment (check payable to City of Newport) in the amount of the bathhouse package you are requesting. We will hold your application and check and will not process until we have contacted you to offer a Bathhouse for the season. The application will indicate where to mail the application and full payment. If no Bathhouses are available, we will return your check to you.

• Waitlist Application [PDF]

Please return to Easton's Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd., Newport, RI 02840, Attn: Bath House Waitlist or it can be dropped off Monday through Friday at Newport City Hall Finance Office, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840.

Any questions regarding the Bathhouse waitlist can be please emailed to the Beach Manager.

Bathhouse Daily Rental:

Bathhouse rentals are $20.00 per family per day and are offered on a first/come first serve basis. A family is defined as 2 adults (over 21 years of age) and 4 children 21 years of age and younger. Additional bathhouse(s), if available, will need to be rented if you exceed the number of adults, children or both. Each daily renter will be given a bracelet so the Batthhouse Attendant knows who should/should not be in the private bathhouse area. Any abuse on numbers of guests will result in forfeiture of bathhouse with no refund (zero tolerance party to protect seasonal memberships).

Please stop by the Beach Office or call 401-845-5810 to reserve your space, up to one day in advance (starting at 9am when the office opens). Payment is due in full at time of reservation. The bathhouse area includes a picnic area, shaded gazebo, private restrooms and hot showers. The bathhouse is the primary place to change to/from beachwear and to secure personal items.