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USA · Rhode Island

Best beaches in Newport

6 ranked beaches in Newport, Rhode Island

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Newport

  1. 1

    Bailey’s Beach

    exclusive

    7.0
  2. 2

    Easton’s Beach (First Beach)

    family

    7.0
  3. 3

    Gooseberry Beach

    family

    7.0
  4. 4

    Hazard Beach (Cliff Walk Shore)

    scenic

    7.0
  5. 5

    King Park Beach

    urban

    7.0
  6. 6

    Reject’s Beach

    scenic

    7.0

What makes Newport's beaches stand out?

Newport sits in Rhode Island, USA and is home to 6 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Newport or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.