It's hard to avoid all of the smokers on this beach. It's difficult to enjoy the fresh air with all of the chain smokers that frequent this beach. I thought smoking was on the decline.
Very small beach with nice clean pavilion. There is a small parking lot and limited street parking. If you are with someone with limited ability to walk onto the beach, this is a good choice, as it is small. The pavilion has bathrooms, showers, inexpensive snack bar, and decks overlooking the boats. It is popular for older adults and families with very young children. The surf is calm. There are several restaurants within walking distance.
A very nice beach - not much parking and very tight quarters. Roger Wheeler and Scarborough beaches are more spacious and inviting.
Large waves, clean beach, soft sand, near eateries and Block Island Ferries. There is a large, loud windmill that could be distracting if you were too close.
Sand Hill Cove As We Use To Call It Growing Up Here In Rhode Island...Always A Clean & Family Orientated Beach.....Salty Brine use to host his own show when I was a kid with his dog Jeff....Salty Brine was the backbone sort to speak of the state of Rhode Island.....Highly Recommend In every way....There's also the Block Island Ferry & some Whale Watching Boats at the harbor.....More To Do on the Island....
This is a fun place to hang on the beach by the Block Island Ferry, enjoy some seafood and laugh about 'Salty Brine' and 'no school Fosta Glosta'!
There was a lot of people there and it was pretty packed around 1pm. Walking further down the beach we encountered a lot of private beaches where we couldn't sit. But Eventually we found a spot that was less crowded then the rest. There was not a lot of seaweed or other se debris so it was a pretty nice to swim around and not get all tangled in sea goo.
PRO TIP: Get here at the beginning or tail end of the day for tons free four hour parking along the street. There are tons of parking lots for a $10 day fee, but it's always nice to spend an afternoon with free parking.So excited to find a nice, free swimming beach in my area. The water is calm, the sand fine and there are changing/shower facilities close. As Narragansett Town Beach attracts most of the young adult crowd, this is a great family beach. Lots of locals make their way to this hidden treasure just minutes away from great food and other beaches, if this is not your cup of tea.
I think this is the best beach ever! Its great for families with kids and older people who just can't handle the waves! Can't wait to go back!
Salty Brine State Beach is wonderful for young children and those who like the water without the waves. Situated next to the Salt Pond channel, one can watch the Block Island ferry and numerous pleasure and fishing boats coming and going. The snack bar is close by as well as clean shower stalls and changing rooms. Walk to George's restaurant of Champlain's restaurant if a bigger meal is what you want. Nana's Ice Cream is right nearby for a quick treat. Parking is limited so either arrive early or go later in the afternoon.