With roots going back to 1887, Newport's Easton's Beach – locally known as First Beach – is the oldest public beach in Rhode ...

Unlike states where beaches and beach access can be made private, Rhode Islanders enjoy a right to the shore that is enshrined in the state’s constitution. That beach access expanded ...

WESTERLY, R.I. — From top to bottom, Rhode Island’s 48-mile-long stretch contains nearly 400 miles of shoreline. And for decades, private homeowners and the public have squared off in court ...

Short answer: Yes, parts of all rocky or sandy beaches in Rhode Island are open to the public. Some beaches may be owned by an individual, business or private club, but the public still has access ...