Third Beach — Attraction in Middletown

Probably my least favorite of the “numbered” beaches, Third Beach is just alright. It’s noticeably smaller than First and Second Beach, and doesn’t have a cliff face on one side like the others. It also faces out onto the Sakonnet River instead of the open ocean, taking away from the beach day experience. While I don’t prefer it, if you have small children this may be a plus as there aren’t nearly as many waves here. It does tend to be less crowded than the others, which is nice, so if you care less about your surroundings and more about getting some peace and quiet, this may be the...

Went here during the off season (early February) and it was great. Lots of parking. Warm day and it was not crowded at all. Plenty of space to roam. Our little guy is collar trained so we didn't have any concerns around other dogs (we leashed when another leashed dog was near) but please do not bring untrained dogs off leash. The beach is small enough and pretty close to the road so if your dogs recall isn't good just keep that in mind. Otherwise it's a nice...

The perfect beach to stay away from the hustle and bustle ( or at least limit it in summer ) I walk my dog here often as do many locals. Leash must be on. There's lots of interesting things to discover during a walk here. You just never know what you will find anything from abandoned swim trunks to a front hand loader. Parking in paid parking only during warmer months. Personally, I prefer it...