Sand is very fine and soft but when the wind is strong then the wind picks up the sand easily. When someone gets up and pack next to you, you will get a lot sand on your face/body too. Don't eat or drink at the beach because you will end up eating sand, or the seagull will attack your food! Parking is expensive but I guess most the beaches are charging about the same.

We had heard about the red seaweed problem prior to our visit so we were well prepared. We researched the area beaches & found that Sachuest was by far the nicest beach around. Be prepared to pay $10/day to park & $15 on the weekends. Another tip, get there early on Sat & Sun. The lots fill up fast & parking far away can be a hassle when carrying so much beach gear. There are other smaller beaches around. Depending on your needs there is a beach for everyone. All beach information can be found on line.

The red sea weed was out of control, no way we were going to swim in it. As the waves curve over you can see they are full of the sea weed and those that were swimming (kids) had it all over them. There was an announcement over an intercom that said the west side of the beach had very little sea weed for those who wanted to swim. We went down that and it was better and the waves were very big and a lot of fun. The price to park was too high at 15 bucks. The big concession stand was packed, we stopped counting heads at 80. If you do want to buy food then I suggest you go to the end of the beach where the bar is. Just around the corner there is a small concession stand that only had two people waiting for food. If you want to order beer then you have to pay a five dollar cover charge to drink and eat at the bar. Most of the food is fried but if you would like a salad then be prepared to pay around 11 or 12 bucks.

easton's beach is a great place to go. the parking is cheap and very organized. the food is awesome and inexpensive. lobster rolls are a must on tuesday nights with the summer concerts on the beach. the carosel is great for kids of any age, along with the many other things for kids to do including a playground. the beach is beautiful and well kept. it's fun with volleyball games, never a dull moment. easton's beach is a great place to go in newport with the whole family or just friends.

Because of the red tide we could not go swimming in the water. I wouldn't have anyways becuase it looked red and disgusting. The sand is very fine so it blows everywhere. We ended up leaving because we were just trying to lay down and relax and we got covered in sand, in our ears, eyes, etc. It was not pleasant. There was also not nearly as much happening as I had read there would be. There are much better beaches I do not recommend coming to this one. The only up side was that it was only $5 to park.

The beach is beautiful, bathhouse and snack bar were convenient to have. The water was warm and waves high but the red seaweed is disgusting. I had to wash my daughters hair several times to get it all out. If you don't like to swim it's an awesome spot. I myself love the water so with that said I will not be returning.

There's a lot to do at this beach, something for everyone: merry-go-round, evening concerts, good snack bar; They also have big-time volleyball tournaments, and great snorkling on the east side tide pools. Beach itself is no-drinking zone (thank goodness) but the Atlantic Beach Club is a major bar scene right there, for those who want to party. There's a hands-on science discovery science center for kids. The red seaweed comes and goes. If it's there, just drive (3 min) over to Sachuest Beach for the day, also a nice beach with windsurfing. The drainage mentioned in the negative reviews is from street runoff, not sewage, and is being extended out to sea when the city gets the money.

It's a fine beach, if you want to be solely with tourists. The locals go to Sachuset Beach, only a mile away, but is better. The red tide that invades the beach lasts much of the summer, dampening the beach. There is no ball-playing, frisbee-throwing, and it is a dry beach, so alcohol is "strictly prohibited". Buying a Del's lemonade from the truck is a must. Del's lemonade is one of two offical state drinks. While Easton's Beach is better than average, it's a tourist haven. For a better experience, try going to Sachuset Beach, it'll be worth you while. Parking is free after 4 PM.

This beach would be great if it wasn't for the red sea weed. It cost $8 to get in. There was a really bad smell of raw sewage. My co-worker said there is a sewage pipe near by the beach and it was closed for awhile in July, because of the sewage. I don't recommend this beach too anyone because of the sewage smell and red seaweed.

I agree that this beach was horrible. There were red seaweed everywhere. The seaweed got into everything on my kids hair, water shoes it was disgusting. It looks like red blood clots my kids were very disgusted by it. So then we decided to let them play in the running stream which extended from the beach water but it was seaweed free. However, after they played in the stream for about an hour come to find out the stream was dangerous due to toxins from birds. Yes there was a sign with a warning but it was posted about two hundred feet away from the stream so unless you happen to be walking by it you wouldn't see it. Needless to say we were highly upset and worried that our kids were exposed to some toxins. Not a very good idea to go to this beach especially if your travelling with kids.