Start from 25 curated places around Narragansett, RI, then choose the recommendations that fit your guests.
Restaurants & cafés
Coast Guard House
A former 1888 U.S. Life-Saving Station perched on the rocks above Narragansett Town Beach, now one of the South County coast's most atmospheric dining rooms. The wraparound ocean views are matched by a menu of locally-sourced seafood — chowder, stuffed lobster, and grilled fish that arrive as fresh as the breeze off the bay.
George's of Galilee
A Galilee institution since 1948, sitting right at the working fishing port where the Block Island Ferry departs. The fried clams, clam cakes, and stuffed quahogs have been feeding Rhode Islanders for generations, and the casual deck lets you watch the commercial boats unload while you eat.
Trails & outdoors
South County Bike Path
A 14.4-mile paved rail-trail converted from an old rail corridor, running through wooded stretches from Narragansett to Wakefield and beyond. The surface is smooth enough for road bikes and suitable for casual cyclists, with benches, rest areas, and minimal road crossings. It is the best way to cover the South County landscape on two wheels without fighting beach traffic.
Black Point Trail
A short out-and-back coastal walk that begins in forest and breaks open to dramatic sea views at Black Point, a ridge of dark rocks jutting into the Atlantic. On a clear day both Point Judith Lighthouse and Beavertail Light are visible offshore. The contrast between the shaded forest approach and the sudden open coastline is one of the best trail reveals in the region.
Things to do
Block Island Ferry (from Galilee)
The high-speed and traditional ferry services to Block Island depart from Point Judith in Galilee, making a day trip or overnight to 'the Bermuda of the North' easy from Narragansett. Block Island offers 17 miles of beaches, dramatic Mohegan Bluffs, and a car-free village atmosphere that feels genuinely removed from the mainland.
Peter Pan Surf Academy
A well-regarded surf school operating out of Narragansett Town Beach, offering private and group surf lessons as well as stand-up paddleboard instruction. Instructors are patient and safety-focused, making this the most accessible entry point to Narragansett's famously learner-friendly waves. Boards, wetsuits, and beach access are included.
Landmarks & sights
Narragansett Towers
The last surviving element of the 1880s Narragansett Casino, two dramatic stone towers connected by an arched bridge that now span Ocean Road like a grand ceremonial gate to the beach. Designed by McKim, Mead & White during the Gilded Age resort era, the towers are a National Historic Landmark and the town's defining landmark. Today they host summer concerts, weddings, and historical tours.
Point Judith Lighthouse
An 1857 octagonal granite lighthouse at the tip of Point Judith, guarding the approach to Block Island Sound and Narragansett Bay. The grounds are open daily and the views in every direction take in the Atlantic, the bay, and the fishing fleet. It is one of the most photographed lighthouses in New England and an easy stop on the way to Galilee.