Newport and Easton's Point
Neighborhoods
The major city on Aquidneck Island is Newport, but the rest of the island should not be ignored. The area around Middletown has not changed much in appearance from the earliest years of settlement. The south end of Middletown is a more rugged and dramatic landscape, represented by an area of outcropping conglomerate rocks with bold rock faces and a series of parallel ridges. Along the south coast, the Atlantic shoreline offers dramatic contrasts ranging from a rugged and rocky coast culminating at Easton’s Point and Sachuest Point, to flat expanses of sandy beach at Easton’s “First” Beach, Sachuest “Second” Beach, and Peabody “Third” Beach. Part of Sachuest and the nearby Paradise Hills are still in a natural state and are set aside as wildlife sanctuaries. That’s where we are.
Wolcott Avenue
Wolcott AvenueThe major city on Aquidneck Island is Newport, but the rest of the island should not be ignored. The area around Middletown has not changed much in appearance from the earliest years of settlement. The south end of Middletown is a more rugged and dramatic landscape, represented by an area of outcropping conglomerate rocks with bold rock faces and a series of parallel ridges. Along the south coast, the Atlantic shoreline offers dramatic contrasts ranging from a rugged and rocky coast culminating at Easton’s Point and Sachuest Point, to flat expanses of sandy beach at Easton’s “First” Beach, Sachuest “Second” Beach, and Peabody “Third” Beach. Part of Sachuest and the nearby Paradise Hills are still in a natural state and are set aside as wildlife sanctuaries. That’s where we are.
Beach
We are luck to live within a few miles of some of the best beaches on the island.
Local Tip: If you are visiting during the summer you might want to consider walking or biking to them as parking there is expensive and limited and you might end up stuck in traffic for a long time.
Sachuest Beach (aka Second Beach): 10-12 min walking distance, is considered the island’s official surfer beach. It is a south facing, mile long, family friendly beach with good surf and great sand. Surfboard rentals and lessons are available during the season.
Local Tip: On good waves days watch surfers from the rocks on Surfer’s End (on the west end).
Food: Del’s Lemonade, Surf Shack and Diegos Food Truck are usually parked at Surfer’s End during the summer season.
Between Tower 5 and 6 you can also find The Snack Bar, famous for its twin lobsters rolls.
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Second Beach
315 Sachuest Point RdSachuest Beach (aka Second Beach): 10-12 min walking distance, is considered the island’s official surfer beach. It is a south facing, mile long, family friendly beach with good surf and great sand. Surfboard rentals and lessons are available during the season.
Local Tip: On good waves days watch surfers from the rocks on Surfer’s End (on the west end).
Food: Del’s Lemonade, Surf Shack and Diegos Food Truck are usually parked at Surfer’s End during the summer season.
Between Tower 5 and 6 you can also find The Snack Bar, famous for its twin lobsters rolls.
Peabody Beach (aka Third beach): 10 min bike ride is a beautiful, family friendly East facing beach. Third Beach has less waves and usually it is less windy. It overlooks Third Beach Harbor located near the mouth of the Sakonnet River and summer parking is for locals only. Definitely the best beach for families with small kids.
Pro Tip: From Memorial through Labor Day the parking lot is for residents only but you can find parking available at Peabody's Beach which is on the opposite end of the public parking.
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3rd Beach
Peabody Beach (aka Third beach): 10 min bike ride is a beautiful, family friendly East facing beach. Third Beach has less waves and usually it is less windy. It overlooks Third Beach Harbor located near the mouth of the Sakonnet River and summer parking is for locals only. Definitely the best beach for families with small kids.
Pro Tip: From Memorial through Labor Day the parking lot is for residents only but you can find parking available at Peabody's Beach which is on the opposite end of the public parking.
Easton Beach (aka First Beach): 5-7 min walking distance, is one of Newport’s largest beaches. 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.
Food: Easton Beach Snack Bar is located on this beach and, according to our opinion, they serve the best lobster rolls. https://www.eastonsbeach.com/
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Easton's Beach
175 Memorial BlvdEaston Beach (aka First Beach): 5-7 min walking distance, is one of Newport’s largest beaches. 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.
Food: Easton Beach Snack Bar is located on this beach and, according to our opinion, they serve the best lobster rolls. https://www.eastonsbeach.com/
Food scene
Greenvale Vineyards: 5.2 mile – Enjoy wine tasting listening to live music sitting on this property lawn. A really nice and relaxing atmosphere. Great atmosphere and often live music over the weekends.
PRO TIP: Bring your own food for a picnic while sipping their wines.
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Greenvale Vineyards
582 Wapping RdGreenvale Vineyards: 5.2 mile – Enjoy wine tasting listening to live music sitting on this property lawn. A really nice and relaxing atmosphere. Great atmosphere and often live music over the weekends.
PRO TIP: Bring your own food for a picnic while sipping their wines.
Newport Vineyards: 3 miles – Taste all the varieties of wine and beers that this vinery/brewery has to offer.
PRO TIP: Make sure to book the Wine or Beer tasting in advance.
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Newport Vineyards
909 E Main RdNewport Vineyards: 3 miles – Taste all the varieties of wine and beers that this vinery/brewery has to offer.
PRO TIP: Make sure to book the Wine or Beer tasting in advance.
Clementine’s homemade ice cream: 5 min walk - Creamy and affordable homemade ice cream.
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Clementine's Homemade Ice Cream Middletown
62 Wave AveClementine’s homemade ice cream: 5 min walk - Creamy and affordable homemade ice cream.
Reject’s Beer Co : 10 min walk – Recently established brewery. Cool atmosphere and great beers to sip outdoor.
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Rejects beer co.
124 Aquidneck AvenueReject’s Beer Co : 10 min walk – Recently established brewery. Cool atmosphere and great beers to sip outdoor.
Bottega Bocconi: 5 min walk – Italian Deli, being Italian myself, I love this little bottega.
They sell the most delicious Italian meats including prosciutto cotto and crudo, olives and cheese. They also serve coffee and make authentic Italian “piadina” (sandwiches).
Bottega Bocconi
36 Aquidneck AvenueBottega Bocconi: 5 min walk – Italian Deli, being Italian myself, I love this little bottega.
They sell the most delicious Italian meats including prosciutto cotto and crudo, olives and cheese. They also serve coffee and make authentic Italian “piadina” (sandwiches).
Le Bec Sucré: 5 min drive - If you like fresh authentic French pastries and bread, it’s definitely the place to go. Open from Wednesday to Sunday, you better get there early in the morning if you would like to find anything left. It sells out very fast!
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Le Bec Sucré
696 Aquidneck AveLe Bec Sucré: 5 min drive - If you like fresh authentic French pastries and bread, it’s definitely the place to go. Open from Wednesday to Sunday, you better get there early in the morning if you would like to find anything left. It sells out very fast!
Enjoy a cocktail on the water at the end of the day with a breathtaking view. Order a drink at the bar and simply hang out on the lawn. Even kids will enjoy running around the lawn while you have some down time!😊
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The Lawn at Castle Hill Inn
590 Ocean DriveEnjoy a cocktail on the water at the end of the day with a breathtaking view. Order a drink at the bar and simply hang out on the lawn. Even kids will enjoy running around the lawn while you have some down time!😊
The best pizza on the island (and I am Italian so I know what I am talking about!😜)
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Pasta Beach Newport
138 Bellevue AveThe best pizza on the island (and I am Italian so I know what I am talking about!😜)
Stoneacre Garden: great outdoor atmosphere (also for kids) and delicious food/cocktails!:)
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Stoneacre Garden
151 Swinburne RowStoneacre Garden: great outdoor atmosphere (also for kids) and delicious food/cocktails!:)
****NEW ADDRESS: 58 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842****
Mission Burger: 5 min walk – One of the best burgers you will ever have made of locally grown meats or plant-based burgers.
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Mission
58 Aquidneck Avenue****NEW ADDRESS: 58 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842****
Mission Burger: 5 min walk – One of the best burgers you will ever have made of locally grown meats or plant-based burgers.
Things to Do
Newport international Polo: Prepare your blanket and picnic basket and experience one of Newport’s oldest traditions, sipping local wine and snacking on cheese.
Tickets are fairly cheap.
https://www.nptpolo.com/
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Newport Polo
250 Linden LnNewport international Polo: Prepare your blanket and picnic basket and experience one of Newport’s oldest traditions, sipping local wine and snacking on cheese.
Tickets are fairly cheap.
https://www.nptpolo.com/
This scenic drive, also known as Ten Mile Drive, encompasses most of the southern coastline of Aquidneck Island. This area used to be farmland, but today is one of the most popular Newport attractions. Once you're out here, it's very easy to see why.
LOCAL TIP: During the summer months, stop at Castle Hill for a fancy drink at “The Lawn” at sunset.
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Ocean Drive Historic District
This scenic drive, also known as Ten Mile Drive, encompasses most of the southern coastline of Aquidneck Island. This area used to be farmland, but today is one of the most popular Newport attractions. Once you're out here, it's very easy to see why.
LOCAL TIP: During the summer months, stop at Castle Hill for a fancy drink at “The Lawn” at sunset.
A scenic 3.5 mile walkway that borders the back lawn of The Breakers and many other Newport mansions.
Pro Trip: This is not a stroller friendly walk.
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Cliff Walk
117 Memorial BlvdA scenic 3.5 mile walkway that borders the back lawn of The Breakers and many other Newport mansions.
Pro Trip: This is not a stroller friendly walk.
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge: 10 min bike ride. This refuge is one of five national wildlife refuges in Rhode Island, with its 242 acres it provides an important stopover and wintering area for migratory birds. It also offers beautiful lookout points, viewing platforms as well as a trail for relaxing morning or sunset walks with the company of wild rabbits and deer.
Local Tip: Please make sure to do a tick check after your visit.
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Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge: 10 min bike ride. This refuge is one of five national wildlife refuges in Rhode Island, with its 242 acres it provides an important stopover and wintering area for migratory birds. It also offers beautiful lookout points, viewing platforms as well as a trail for relaxing morning or sunset walks with the company of wild rabbits and deer.
Local Tip: Please make sure to do a tick check after your visit.
Norman bird Sanctuary: 10 min bike ride, famous for the ocean view from Hanging Rock, this sanctuary is absolutely gorgeous. They have over 7 miles of trails that bring you through meadows, woodland, grassy areas and shaded tracks. Water is everywhere, brooks and ponds and even the ocean is nearby. There are shaded tracks, that protect you from too much sun and it is a fabulous place to bird watch or go on a hike.
Local Tip: Please make sure to do a tick check after your visit.
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Norman Bird Sanctuary
583 3rd Beach RdNorman bird Sanctuary: 10 min bike ride, famous for the ocean view from Hanging Rock, this sanctuary is absolutely gorgeous. They have over 7 miles of trails that bring you through meadows, woodland, grassy areas and shaded tracks. Water is everywhere, brooks and ponds and even the ocean is nearby. There are shaded tracks, that protect you from too much sun and it is a fabulous place to bird watch or go on a hike.
Local Tip: Please make sure to do a tick check after your visit.
Sightseeing
The Breakers is the grandest of Newport's summer "cottages" and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family's social and financial preeminence in turn-of-the-century America. You will be mind-blown by the opulence of this house.
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The Breakers
44 Ochre Point AveThe Breakers is the grandest of Newport's summer "cottages" and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family's social and financial preeminence in turn-of-the-century America. You will be mind-blown by the opulence of this house.