Easton’s Beach Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Easton's Beach. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour

• Ultimate Newport Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: Walk & Drive

There is no fee to visit Easton's Beach in Newport—you’ll just have to pay for parking fees if you travel by car. Parking is free from December to March, while from April to November it costs US$25 on weekdays and US$35 on weekends and holidays. Newport residents can park for free with a Residential Parking Sticker for the City of Newport.

Easton’s Beach is the starting point for Newport’s popular Cliff Walk, a coastal trail with ocean views and historic mansions. You’ll also find a 1950s carousel and a children’s playground. The beach is perfect for sunbathing and swimming with lifeguards on duty during peak season. Surfboards and boogie boards are also available for rent.

The best times to visit Easton’s Beach are late spring (May to early June), before the peak summer crowds arrive. and early fall (September and October). After Labor Day, most tourists have left, but the weather is still warm enough to enjoy the beach. Avoid holiday weekends such as Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day, which attract large crowds.

Yes, on the boardwalk you’ll find Easton’s Beach Snack Bar, which serves lobster rolls, clam cakes, and New England clam chowder, along with burgers, hot dogs, and fries. Nearby restaurants include Flo’s Clam Shack, the Atlantic Grille (known for its breakfast and seafood dishes), and a café at The Chanler at Cliff Walk.

Yes, Easton’s Beach offers beach wheelchairs, which are designed for navigating the sand; they’re available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis. Mats are also installed to provide a stable path from the boardwalk to the shoreline. The boardwalk and pavilion are wheelchair-friendly, and service animals are permitted.