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Beach Basics
Want the basics about Second and Third beaches in Middletown, all in one place? We've got your answers here:
Address: Second (Sachuest) Beach -- 315 Sachuest Point Road
Third Beach -- 804 Third Beach Road
Hours of Operation (May 29 - June 26): 8 AM - 5 PM
(June 27 - Sept. 6): 8 AM - 6 PM
Second Beach main gate locks at 9 PM. Call Middletown Police at 401-846-1144.
Daily Parking Rate: $20 weekdays / $30 weekends & holidays
Seasonal Parking Passes: On sale daily at Second Beach 8 AM - 4 PM. Also available at Beautiful Beaches online 24/7.
- Middletown Resident: $70
- Middletown Senior (65+) Resident: $65
- Middletown Resident Motorcycle/Scooter: $30
- Nonresident: $140
- Nonresident Senior (65+): $130
- Nonresident Motorcycle/Scooter: $60
This season, all parking in the Surfer's End lot at Second Beach as well as for Third Beach (Boat Ramp and Town Beach lots) is resident only with a seasonal resident pass.
Questions: 401-849-2822 (If no one answers, leave a message)
Compliments & Concerns: Submit everything from positive feedback about interactions with staff to work requests and issues all in one place at Beach Survey online.
Beach Closures: To view current beach closures across Rhode Island, visit Beach Closures online.
Dogs: Dogs are allowed at Second and Third beaches May 1 - Sept. 30 from 5:00 AM - 7:45 AM only, provided they're leashed. For more information, visit Dogs on the Beaches online.
Beach Weather: The latest information about the expected weather at Second and Third beaches is available at Weather Report online.
Surf and Tide Report: Current data on the surf and tides available at Surf & Tide Reports online.
Vendors:
- Equipment rentals: Island Sports
- Surfer's End mobile concessions: Del's Lemonade Flat Waves Food Shack
- Second Beach main concessions: Salty's / Main Concessions Menu
Beach Cams: Check out the conditions at Second Beach at Beach Cams online.
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