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Sand Hill Cove State Beach
4.4★ · 16 Google ratings · Narragansett, Rhode Island
✓ Parking✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 175 yd away
Walk
300 yd · 4 min
Water
70°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.9 miles of shoreline
Sand
250 yd from the water to the back
Map of Sand Hill Cove State Beach
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1Parking175 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Plan to use boardwalk amenities
Recent upgrades include a long boardwalk connecting to concessions, showers, dressing rooms and restrooms for easy access.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive early on busy days
A portion of the beach is roped off, reducing available space and creating tension over spot availability during peak times.
Secure food before arriving
Seagulls are aggressive enough to snatch food directly from your hands while you're eating.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
70°F · mostly clear
Water
70°F
Waves
2.2 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the E
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:35 | High tide | ↑ |
| 06:58 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:10 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:30 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 12:59 PM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Narragansett, RI 02882
🅿 Parking 175 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 300 yd away, about 4 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Sand Hill Cove State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 175 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Sand Hill Cove State Beach?
300 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 4 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Sand Hill Cove State Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
