MATUNUCK

Fresh from the ocean

Enjoy a rooftop deck and ocean views with classic Irish faves at The Pub

This tucked-away South Kingstown village is where you’re most likely to find locals enjoying beachfront restaurants and live entertainment all day and night.

SHOP

Whether you’re a surfer or beach bum, Matunuck Beach Road is a must-stop before hitting the waves. Looking for souvenirs? Head to SeaView’s Matunuck Tees (682 Matunuck Beach Rd.), part of SeaView Marketplace, a local fave for grabbing lunch – SeaView Sandwiches are perfect for bringing to the beach. For farm-totable goods and garden center products, stop at Carpenter’s Farm (522 Matunuck Beach Rd.). And of course, Matunuck Surf Shop (920 Matunuck Beach Rd.) has all your watersport essentials, including boards, wetsuits, and paddleboards for rent. Next door, discover the Shaun Rock Art Gallery (706 Matunuck Beach Rd.).

DINE

Matunuck Oyster Bar (629 Succotash Rd.) is on the short list of must-try restaurants, not just for its preparations of fresh, local fish, but also because owner Perry Raso raises his own Matunuck Oysters, available from the always-packed raw bar, and grows his vegetables at Matunuck Vegetable Farm. Across the street, Cap’n Jack’s (706 Succotash Rd.) and sister restaurant Salt Marsh Pub and Raw Bar serve up traditional New England fare, with an attached bakery that’s impossible to resist. Bring your own wine to Jim’s Dock (1175 Succotash Rd.), where you can pick your own lobster and eat it on picnic tables on an actual fishing dock.

The Ocean Mist (895 Matunuck Beach Rd.) is the quintessential beach bar: great pub fare, cold beers, and easygoing patrons. By day, the O Mist is a family-friendly restaurant perfect for post-beach grub; by night, it’s a live music venue and coastal nightlife spot – reserve tickets for shows online. Next door, The Pub (907 Matunuck Beach Rd.) has traditional Irish food, as well as several decks, beach access, and lots of live music; across the street is Matunuck Pizza Pie Co. (920 Matunuck Beach Rd).

Daddy’s Bread (805 Moonstone Beach Rd.) is a hidden bakery where you’ll never see a baker. Choose from baked-daily loaves like Parmesan Dill Garlic, known as the “PDG” or Apple Cinnamon, leave your cash in the honor system till, and just try to make it back to your car before you tear into them. Looking for ice cream? The Vanilla Bean (757 Matunuck Beach Rd.) is a summer staple