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Welcome to Easton's Beach

Named one of the Top 10 New England Beaches!

Easton's Beach
175 Memorial Blvd.
Newport, RI 02840
Telephone: (401) 845-5810

E-mail Beach Manager
 

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Welcome to Easton's Beach

Named one of the Top 10 New England Beaches!

Easton's Beach
175 Memorial Blvd.
Newport, RI 02840
Telephone: (401) 845-5810

E-mail Beach Manager
 

Department Directory »

Beach Parking
Bath Houses
Ballroom Rentals
Beach Jobs
Lifeguards & Beach Rules

Easton's Beach

Newport is blessed with a beautiful coastline and several public beaches to enjoy surf, sand, and sun.  The largest of them is Easton's Beach - locally known as First Beach. Located on Memorial Boulevard at the start of the City's famed Cliff Walk, Easton's Beach occupies a 3/4 mile long stretch of sand with board walk and Atlantic facing surf.

About the beach

Getting Here

Located just steps from Newport's famed Cliff Walk and within minutes to Downtown Newport, Easton's Beach is ideally located for both visitors and locals. Get Directions

Special Events

Come enjoy the summer air and live music at our annual Summer Concert Series. Parking is FREE after 4 p.m. on show nights and concerts begin at 6 p.m.

Beach Parking

Find out more about daily parking fees and purchase a seasonal parking permit.

Rules & Regulations

We take the safety and enjoyment of our guests seriously. Please take a moment to review our beach rules & regulations. Find out more

Lifeguards and Safety

Newport's lifeguards are among the best trained in the state, and are constantly working to provide the safest experience possible. Click here to learn more

Work at the Beach

We're always looking for seasonal help at the Beach. If you're interest in joining our summer crew, please be sure to check out our availalbe positions by Clicking Here

The Latest from the Beach

Easton's Beach Repair Information

Easton's Beach Repair Information

As one of the City’s most popular attractions, Easton's Beach has been a centerpiece of Newport's summers for generations. However over the years the site has experienced a considerable amount of development and destruction. Reimagined time and again, Easton’s Beach has had many iterations, at one point featuring a rollercoaster, saltwater pool, boardwalk, and an ornate spired pavilion similar to those found along the coastlines of New York and New Jersey.

What's remained constant is that Mother Nature has always had other designs, with storm after storm taking its toll and reshaping both the landscape and the amenities that Newporters have enjoyed.

With the snack bar and carousel building recently taken down, and funding approved as part of the 2024 infrastructure bond, the City is once again looking to chart a new vision for the beach, with sea level rise and resilience at its core.

If you're interested in learning more about the current state of the beach and would like to help shape its future, then please be sure to visit www.CityofNewport.com/FutureBeach to get involved.

  

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