All beaches have parking lots, but parking will cost you between $15 and $30 per day, depending on which day you visit. Second and Gooseberry also offer concession stands. TIP: Second, Third and Gooseberry Beaches have lifeguards on duty from 9a to 5p during the season. Both are set in a cove and provide a quiet oasis for sand and water play, as well as plenty of breeze. If you are looking for a calmer, protected swimming hole for little ones, head to the nearby Third Beach (also in Middletown) or Gooseberry Beach (in Newport). Second Beach backs up to Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, which offers more than two miles of nature trails, and is flanked by the Norman Bird Sanctuary, a 300-acre bird sanctuary, nature preserve and museum. Not only is it the longest stretch of sand in Rhode island (a mile and a half), it is home to the famed Surfer’s End - which, as you can guess, is the best spot on the island for surfing and other water sports. It’s located in Middletown, just a 10-minute drive north of Newport proper. Our first choice on the island? Sachuest Beach, known as Second Beach to the locals. The water is warm and beautiful this time of year, but that can change quickly. Since it’s already September, you’ll need to hop right on this one. Enjoy summer days on the Newport shore Best Things to Do in Newport with Kids 1. Jump in the car or hop a flight to Providence (45 minutes away) or Boston (1 hour 15 minutes away), and enjoy what this quaint town has to offer during its best time of year. There is a reason families from Boston, Providence and New York City flock to this haven on the east coast of Rhode Island on the weekends … from kite-flying to sailing lessons and historic fort tours, there is a tremendous amount of family fun to be had. Newport - that wonderful summer and fall getaway in New England with great beaches, fantastic festivals, exquisite seafood and loads of outdoor activities.
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