A few years ago, I stumbled across Blue Shutters beach in Charlestown. Gorgeous. When I went back a year later, I took a different turn, and ended up at a different beach (I think it was a state beach, because the parking was a little cheaper).
Now I see that there are something like 4 or 5 beaches in tiny Charlestown! What's the difference other than that 2 are town beaches, 2 are state . Blue Shutters had a small food stand and bathrooms and changing areas, I think the other one I was in only had portable bathrooms, no food.
Is any one less crowded with kids or teens? Better dunes? Calmer water or higher waves? Easier parking? Anything else?
Do you have foolproof directions to end up at the "good" beach ? Google Maps and Mapquest are a little fuzzy--and I see East Beach Rd., West Beach Road, Charlestown Beach Road, etc as access points.
Bonus question: Best place nearby to pick up sandwiches/salads/snacks/drinks to eat at the beach?
Does anyone know Rhode Island South County beaches really well?
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I mostly just go to Narragansett (or the Cape), but the Daytripper's Guide to Rhode Island (http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/daytrip/) has a list of pretty every publicly accessible beach in the state, with short descriptions and detailed maps.
It might help you out...
For take out food, Sandy's at 15 Post Rd, Westerly, is probably your best bet.
http://www.sandysfinefoods.com/
Blue Shutters has the most amenities. Ninigret (at the end of East Beach Rd) offers access to the sheltered pond.
Note that after this weekend, you'll be able to use some of the private beaches. There are no facilities, but the best breaking waves are at Central Beach -- good for body surfing, boogie boards, etc.
I came across Daytripper's Guide to Rhode Island last week while searching and it is really helpful.
Thanks for the tip for Sandy's--will check it out
Still curious if anyone else has actually been to the various beaches and can direct me. I guess there's no bad choice in this area!