MISQUAMICUT

Now playing: Classic blockbusters at the Misquamicut Drive-In at Wuskenau Beach

This vibrant sandy strip of Westerly has some of the most popular beaches in Rhode Island, and it’s easy to see why.

DINE

Traditionally, Misquamicut has been one of the only places in South County where servers bring you lunch, complete with cocktails, while you’re actually on the beach. Paddy’s Beach Club (159 Atlantic Ave.) has lounge chairs available on their private beach area, as well as several outdoor bars. You can walk straight o the sand, have lunch, and hear some live music in the afternoon at The Andrea (89 Atlantic Ave.). The Windjammer Surf Bar (321 Atlantic Ave.) o ers live music and sweeping ocean views. The Pleasant View Inn (65 Atlantic Ave.) is a beachfront resort with a private beach and on-site restaurant. The Hotel Maria (132 Atlantic Ave.) is just steps o the beach and serves Mediterranean-inspired seafood at Maria’s Seaside Cafe.

EXPLORE

From Misquamicut State Beach, head east on Atlantic Avenue to discover the scenic beauty of the Winnapaug and Quonochontaug salt ponds, each opening to the Atlantic Ocean via a breachway lined with rock jetties. A couple of turns later, find the rustic grandeur of the Weekapaug Inn (25 Spray Rock Rd.), a coastal boutique hotel.

PLAY

Atlantic Beach Park (321 Atlantic Ave.) is an oceanfront family center o ering carnival-style rides and a hundred-year-old carousel. Weekend nights bring the Misquamicut Drive-In (316 Atlantic Ave.) to the beach, featuring classic movies under the stars.