Misquamicut State Beach
| Misquamicut State Beach | |
|---|---|
The pavilion at Misquamicut State Beach | |
Location in Rhode Island | |
| Location | Westerly, Rhode Island |
| Coordinates | 41°19′23″N 71°48′17″W / 41.3230°N 71.8046°W |
| Area | 51.35 acres (20.78 ha) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2.1 m) |
| Established | 1959 |
| Administrator | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Parks & Recreation |
| Website | Misquamicut State Beach |
Misquamicut State Beach (MISS-kwahm-eh-kut) is a seaside public recreation area in the town of Westerly, Rhode Island. It occupies a portion of Misquamicut Beach, a 3-mile-long (4.8 km) barrier island that extends westward from Weekapaug to Watch Hill and separates Winnapaug Pond from the Atlantic Ocean. The state beach covers 51 acres (21 ha) and is 2 miles long. The main beach has a large with multiple public facilities and snack bar.
Misquamicut State Beach is one of the most popular beaches along the Rhode Island coast and is used extensively by people in the region.