First Beach, also called Easton's Beach, on the isthmus at the eastern reach of Memorial Boulevard (map), is Newport's largest public beach. Besides the sand beach, it boasts a carousel, aquarium, beach houses for rent, and food stands. The Atlantic Beach Club restaurant provides finer fare, and live music on weekends.

Second Beach, or Sachuest Beach, is in Middletown, a bit farther along Memorial Boulevard where the street changes names to become Purgatory Road.

Just around the corner to the east from Second Beach is Third Beach, or Navy Beach, on the eastern side of Sachuest Point, at the mouth of the Sakonnet River. It may be a bit chilly at any time except July and August, but is a favorite with windsurfers and kitesurfers.

Bailey's Beach, at the southwestern end of Bellevue Avenue, is definitely private, except for a small bit with no facilities at the intersection of Bellevue Avenue and Ocean Drive.

Gooseberry Beach, on Ocean Drive not far west of Bailey's Beach, is an especially attractive beach, open to the public for a car-parking fee on weekdays, with a lower fee for pedestrians and cyclists. It's framed by nice mansions on either side, and has interesting rock formations.

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