Spend quality time at Misquamicut State Beach during the summer months and you'll cool off in no time. Perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and strolling, the one-half-mile-long beach is located right outside of our full-service hotel and features clear, clean water with a surf zone that's pleasingly low. Discover a wide range of conveniences, such as changing rooms, showers, concession stands, and a gift shop. In addition, there are two annual music events: Misquamicut SpringFest in May and FallFest in September.
Details
Hours -
Sunrise to sunset
Prices -
Parking fees vary
Events In and Around Misquamicut State Beach and the Surrounding Beaches
Misquamicut SpringFest
Misquamicut FallFest
Movies on the Beach
Drive-In Movie Night
Classic Car Cruise Nights
Activities
Swimming
Fishing
Gift Shop
Picnicking
Amenities
Misquamicut State Beach features picnic areas, lifeguards, a gift shop, shaded gazebos, showers, changing rooms, a first aid station, concessions, and restrooms.
Parking
There is parking available for over 2,000 cars at Misquamicut State Beach; however, the lot fills up fast in the summer so you should plan on arriving early to get both a good spot in the lot and on the beach. Hotel guests have complimentary parking in the hotel lot which is centrally located by the beach.
FAQs
Is fishing allowed at Misquamicut State Beach?
It sure is. Bring along your rod and reel and you’ll have an opportunity to catch everything from tuna and bluefish to striped bass and sunfish.
Does Misquamicut State Beach feature marine life other than fish?
There’s no guarantee but seals and whales have been known to make an appearance so keep your eyes - and ears - open.
