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"Narragansett is the total package," writes Big 7. "It’s got incredible surf, some of the best beach bars on the East Coast, loads of history and, dare we say, the best seafood in New England."
"Perfect for foodie travelers, history buffs or leisure enthusiasts, it’s impossible not to have a great time here," they add. "Be sure to head to the historic Coast Guard House for the best views of Narragansett Bay and don’t skimp on the local oyster platters."
I don't know about the "best seafood in New England", but it is hard to beat the overall package that it offers. Add in comfortable water temperatures.
I like Narragansett, but I don't consider it to even be the best coastal town in RI.
Depends on best for what. I mean if you are looking for something that checks all of the following boxes:
a. beach/surf
b. good restaurants (particularly seafood)
c. picturesque waterfront/village area that tourists often seek
d. still quaint/not overwhelmed with summer mobs (Newport)
e. but still "fun", not overly stuffy
...then yeah I can kind of see how they landed on Narragansett. I mean there are towns around RI that might meet 3/5 of those, etc., but can you think of another one that meets all 5 of them? Maybe Block Island??? Has the "getting there" problem though.
I've been to all three, and as much as I like Narragansett - it doesn't compare...I can't say I'd consider it a major destination I'd go out of my way to visit. Much prefer Newport, though it is indeed overrun - but so are Nantucket and Carmel-by-the-Sea. We are lucky to have some great beaches and coastal towns within an easy drive of Providence. Good publicity for the state, at any rate!
Right. Newport is an international destination & would be my first choice. However, a summer "cottage" in NPT would be expensive for most visitors to come by. Often these ratings are just somebody's opinion, who is trying to get clicks.
As someone who grew up with the Salty Brine kid tv show and Salty Brine on the radio on WPRO, any town with Salty Brine State Beach gets my nod.
Personally, I think the best beach towns have no hotels and very limited public access. I’ve been dragged to the RI beaches a number of times in the height of the summer and find them shockingly crowded.
The best place I’ve ever been is Cumberland Island, Georgia. There’s one inn. One small ferry from St Mary’s to the national park plus a little ferry from Fernandina Beach for the Greyfield Inn. It doesn’t make that clickbait list at all. You can have your own mile of beach to yourself.
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