Photo of Mackeral Cove Beach with gray sand surface

Photo of Mackeral Cove Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Mackeral Cove Beach with spacious bay

6.7

Good

Mackeral Cove Beach

Jamestown, United States

#23 out of 22 in Rhode Island

6.7

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Gray sand Sand bottom Perfect for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Jamestown • 1.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Castle Hill Inn

9.2 - Excellent 3.2km

Restaurant Safari Room Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 3.3km

Restaurant The Restaurant at Newport Harbor Island Resort

8.2 - Very good 4.5km

Restaurant The Lobster Bar

8.2 - Very good 5.3km

Restaurant 22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille

8.8 - Excellent 5.4km

Restaurant The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar

9 - Excellent 5.4km

Restaurant Clarke Cooke House

8.6 - Excellent 5.4km

Restaurant Eight Zero Two Partners

5.4km

Restaurant Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Fort Getty Park

9.2 - Excellent 510m

Tourist Attraction Clingstone

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Windmill Hill Historic District

9.6 - Exceptional 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Claiborne Pell/Newport Bridge

8.2 - Very good 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Beavertail Lighthouse Museum

9.6 - Exceptional 4.5km

Tourist Attraction Naval War College Museum

9.2 - Excellent 4.9km

Tourist Attraction St. Mary Roman Catholic Church : Newport

9.6 - Exceptional 5.7km

Tourist Attraction Newport Historical Society

9 - Excellent 5.8km

Tourist Attraction Channing Memorial Church

9.8 - Exceptional 5.9km

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About

Mackeral Cove Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 23th place out of 22 beaches in the Rhode Island region 37.3 km away from its center, the city of Providence. It is one of the beaches of Jamestown settlement, just 1.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious bay with turquoise water and gray sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Mackeral Cove Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Bonnet Shores Beach, which has a rating of 7.1.

Mackeral Cove Beach is located in Rhode Island within Jamestown, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+24 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

5.1 M/S

Wind

+18 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Jamestown • 1.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Castle Hill Inn

9.2 - Excellent 3.2km

Restaurant Safari Room Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 3.3km

Restaurant The Restaurant at Newport Harbor Island Resort

8.2 - Very good 4.5km

Restaurant The Lobster Bar

8.2 - Very good 5.3km

Restaurant 22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille

8.8 - Excellent 5.4km

Restaurant The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar

9 - Excellent 5.4km

Restaurant Clarke Cooke House

8.6 - Excellent 5.4km

Restaurant Eight Zero Two Partners

5.4km

Restaurant Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Fort Getty Park

9.2 - Excellent 510m

Tourist Attraction Clingstone

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Windmill Hill Historic District

9.6 - Exceptional 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Claiborne Pell/Newport Bridge

8.2 - Very good 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Beavertail Lighthouse Museum

9.6 - Exceptional 4.5km

Tourist Attraction Naval War College Museum

9.2 - Excellent 4.9km

Tourist Attraction St. Mary Roman Catholic Church : Newport

9.6 - Exceptional 5.7km

Tourist Attraction Newport Historical Society

9 - Excellent 5.8km

Tourist Attraction Channing Memorial Church

9.8 - Exceptional 5.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

4.1km

Bonnet Shores Beach Bonnet Shores Beach

7.1 Good

6.1km

Gooseberry Beach Gooseberry Beach

7.8 Very good

6.8km

Bailey Beach Bailey Beach

7.3 Good

7.5km

Easton's Beach Easton's Beach

7.7 Very good

8.1km

Conochet Club Beach Conochet Club Beach

7.2 Good

10.5km

Second Beach Second Beach

7.7 Very good

11.2km

Third Beach Third Beach

7.3 Good

13.4km

Scarborough Beach Scarborough Beach

7.3 Good

Localities

Nearest

Jamestown • 1.6km

Main locality of province

Providence • 37.3km

Transport

Airport

NPT • 9.7km

Bus Station

Narragansett after Howland • 1.2km

Train Station

Wickford Junction • 13.6km

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Travelers reviews

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6.7 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.7 Good

Shalene Fuentes

2 Very poor

Although the scenery was stunning, there were unfortunately a few individuals who exhibited terrible behavior and racist attitudes. Additionally, it's worth noting that the beach features gray sand.

March 2023

Samantha & Alexander Tremblay

10 Exceptional

Our family had a wonderful day at the beach with my two little ones who are twins. The experience was truly memorable and enjoyable.

March 2023

Z N.

8 Very good

This charming little beach is a true gem! For those who are not residents, there is a daily parking fee of $15.

March 2023

Kieran Kelly.

10 Exceptional

Great little beach to swim"

March 2023

Thompson Label

10 Exceptional

This beach is an amazing spot to relax on a boat, enjoy a delicious lunch, sip on a couple of beers, and even light up a cigar. Plus, the unique feature of gray sand adds to the overall appeal of the location.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Mackeral Cove Beach?

The coastline of Mackeral Cove Beach is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Mackeral Cove Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Mackeral Cove Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Mackeral Cove Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Mackeral Cove Beach is partially protected from waves.

So the overall recommendation of the Mackeral Cove Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Mackeral Cove Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Mackeral Cove Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Mackeral Cove Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Mackeral Cove Beach.

There are 3 restaurants nearby.Castle Hill Inn is the closest place located 3400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Mackeral Cove Beach?

There are 152 places to stay in the Mackeral Cove Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Mackeral Cove Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Mackeral Cove Beach from parking?

The Mackeral Cove Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Mackeral Cove Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Mackeral Cove Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Fort Getty Park located in 1.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Mackeral Cove Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Mackeral Cove Beach is July. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 5°C and water 4°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Mackeral Cove Beach (Rhode Island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Mackeral Cove Beach (Rhode Island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.