Hello Rhode Island! Jersey girl here who is used to the Sound beaches of CT and Cape Cod. A lovely beach with beautiful bright beige, almost yellow, sand, zero shell.or rocks and beautiful pastel green, clear water. And waves that actually crash Not huge, but something I havent seen in a long time. Not sure if it was the weather or time of year, but the undertow was very strong. I'll swim almost anywhere but I knew it was too strong. Parking looks like it's about for 100 cars and there is no where else to go so dont think you can park on the street. It's barely on a street. It's a narrow, pothole filled sand path. There is also a section for on-beach driving but you need to get a permit for that. I arrived 15 min before opening and the gate was open but the parking area was chained off. There were 8 spots before the chain so I parked there. Other people unloaded and then waited by their car (on the road) until the chain was lowered. I left 45 min after they officially opened and the chain still wasnt down and there was still no one in the ticket booth. The lifeguard was there but was setting up, not guarding yet. There are 3 port-a-potties, and a few changing huts. No other beachy amenities so bring foods, drinks, etc. There were also no store nearby. But this is exactly how I like to enjoy the beach. If you want commercialism, go to Misquamicut.