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Salty Brine State Beach, Narragansett, RI

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Sports & Outdoors

Salty Brine State Beach

A small state beach in Galilee with gentle surf, close views of passing boats, and a seawall that shelters it for young children.

254 Great Road, Narragansett, RI · Narragansett, RI

About Salty Brine State Beach

Salty Brine State Beach is a small Rhode Island state beach in the Galilee village of Narragansett. It sits inside a long seawall, which keeps the surf calm, and lies near the Galilee docks and several seafood restaurants. Visitors can watch fishing boats, pleasure craft, and ferries pass nearby. The beach was formerly called Galilee State Beach and was renamed in 1990 for a well-known Rhode Island radio host. Facilities during the season include a pavilion with a lifeguard tower, solar-heated hot showers, restrooms, wheelchair access, food service, and a jetty boardwalk with overlooks. Parking is limited, so arriving early or late in the day on summer weekends is advised, and season parking passes should be bought ahead of time.

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