Visiting Newport with your favorite furry buddy? Here are a few places featuring sun, sand and surf that you might want to explore.
4 Best Dog-Friendly Beaches in Newport
- Cliff Walk
- Battery Park
- Compass Rose Beach
- Sachuest Beach
1. Cliff Walk
117 Memorial Blvd.
Newport, RI 02840
- Not exactly the beach — but this is a concrete trail that runs along the outer harbor of Newport
- Plenty of street parking available
- Gorgeous views of the water and local mansions
- Heads up — there aren’t water fountains, so bring some water for your pup
2. Battery Park
108 Washington St.
Newport, RI 02840
- The perfect place to relax with your pup — beautiful views of the water
- The semi-fenced park has beach access
- Poop bags and dog water fountains are available at the park
- Be prepared – parking can sometimes be limited
3. Compass Rose Beach
1347 Roger Williams Way
North Kingstown, RI 02852
- Pups can join you here, so long as they stay on-leash
- Plenty of picnic spots available for families
- Parking is free and easy to find
- Nice, secluded spot for you to hang with your pet
4. Sachuest Beach
175 Memorial Blvd.
Middletown, RI 02840
- From Memorial Day to Labor Day dogs are allowed on the beach from 5 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. — a little on the early side
- During the off-season they can run free anytime
- Beautiful, sandy beach just perfect for your pup’s paws
Don’t worry about exercising your pup while you’re in Newport, because you can hire a local dog walker to take your dog out and about.