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  • Watch Hill, RI

    Ocean House Resort

    Treatments at inn’s luxurious spa reflect the area’s breathtaking natural beauty

    Perched high on the bluffs of Watch Hill, with sweeping ocean views, the Ocean & Harvest Spa at the Ocean House, the only Forbes Five-Star spa in Rhode Island (and one of only 56 in the world) is the ultimate in relaxation and reinvigoration. Personalized experiences, beginning with a session in the marble herbal steam room, reflect the area’s stunning natural surroundings. Seasonal treatments range from marine body wraps to massages with lavender-infused oil. Couples massages, facials using powerful marine nutrients and nail treatments are offered. The luxurious inn also has a heated, saltwater lap pool and state-of-the-art fitness facility, both available 24 hours a day. Take a yoga class on the Seaside Terrace or a pilates class inside the yoga and movement studio. Ocean House was recently named to Forbes Magazine's list of "Most Luxurious Hotels & Spas", and is one of the top 100 hotels in the world among Travel + Leisure readers.

    Visit our sister property, Weekapaug Inn.

    Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn have once again earned Five-Star recognition from the esteemed Forbes Travel Guide for 2026, and have been voted among the top hotels in the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.

    1 Bluff Avenue
  • Westerly, RI

    Weekapaug Inn

    Shoreline inn guarantees the perfect vacation for every member of your family

    Some members of your family just want to relax on vacation, while others want to enjoy every activity available? The Weekapaug Inn, nestled on the Rhode Island shoreline, has a long history of appealing to every type of guest. Super-comfortable rooms and suites with dramatic water views and amenities from enclosed decks to soaking tubs are great for relaxing – and so is the private sandy beach. Activities include outings with a resident naturalist, boating excursions, kayaking, biking, paddle sports, fishing, swimming in the lap pool, s’mores by the fire pit and working out in the fitness center. Guests also have access to the spa, croquet lawn and squash courts at the nearby Ocean House. Ask about the four-bedroom Emerald City Cottage for a truly unique stay.

    Visit our sister property, Ocean House Resort.

    Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn have once again earned Five-Star recognition from the esteemed Forbes Travel Guide for 2026, and have been voted among the top hotels in the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.

    25 Spray Rock Road 877-394-8902
  • Narragansett, RI

    Fishermen's Memorial State Park & Campground

    This park on the Atlantic shore is like a village, with 182 trailer and tent camping sites. Lots of family activities. This camping park on the ocean is near popular state beach areas like Scarborough, Roger Wheeler, and Salty Brine. The park is also one mile from the Block Island ferry dock. - Campground Reservations

    1011 Point Judith Road - RI Route 108 401-789-8374

Your island adventure is waiting for you when you book the Block Island Ferry

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  • Saunderstown or North Kingstown, RI

    Coastal Growers Year-Round Market

    Coastal Growers Market offers hard-to-find products including organic produce, pasture-fed meats, locally raised shellfish and more. This is a year-round market with separate locations for summer and winter. To keep our vendors and patrons safe, we will require face coverings, observe social distancing, and limit the number of people in the market at a time. Please consider paying by credit or debit card.

    Summer Market Dates & Times: Saturdays from May-October, 8:30am-12:30pm

    Two Locations by Season (See Below)
  • South Kingstown, RI

    South Kingstown Year-Round Farmers Market

    This is Rhode Island's oldest continually operating farmers market, offering a seasonal selection of Rhode Island-grown produce and other products by members' farms. Enjoy fresh popped kettle corn or hot cup of coffee while you stroll and shop.

    Summer Dates & Hours: May-October, Saturdays 8:30am - 12:30pm

    Winter Dates, & Hours: November-April, Saturdays 9am - 12:30pm.

    Independence Square - 25 West Independence Way 401-789-1388
  • Richmond, RI

    South County Winter Farmers Market

    A small group of farms and other small local businesses are trying something new: hosting a farmers market outdoors under big top tents with heat on a pasture on an alpaca ranch.

    2021 Dates and times: TBD; Please check our website or FB for updates.

    Lazy K Ranch - 71 Beaver River Road 401-363-5396

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About South County

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Seaside beauty and beach fun awaits in RI’s South County

Great Things to Do in South County, RI

By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea. The long, sandy beaches are a large – not the only – part of the story of Rhode Island’s South County. Start with the big guns: Scarborough, Misquamicut, Narragansett, Charlestown, and Matunuck beaches, featuring lots of open sand, some surfing, equipment rentals, and pavilions with plenty of summer food. Sea captains stand at alert to take visitors on a variety of fishing, diving, sightseeing, and nature charters and cruises.
Ninigret Pond is a starkly beautiful inland saltwater pond with a breachway to the ocean; Burlingame State Park offers forested campsites around Watchaug Pond. Visitors who can pull themselves away from the beaches should make a visit to stroll the wonderful pathways and gardens of the Victorian-era Wilcox Park in the southern town of Westerly, where open-air concerts and Shakespeare plays are a staple of summer offerings. Area museums include South County Museum; the birthplace of Gilbert Stuart, the portrait painter who produced one of the most famous images of George Washington; and Smith's Castle, the waterfront Colonial-era home of one of the state’s earliest traders.
It is also good fun to roam around the towns of Galilee and Point Judith, to watch busy, active fishing ports at work. Seasonal events include the popular Charlestown Seafood Festival and the Washington County Fair. Lodgings in this area range from bed-and-breakfasts to campgrounds and waterfront motels.

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