Guidebook for South Kingstown
Food Scene
Less than a 5 minute walk! Roast all their own coffee, and wide selection of baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, fruit, sandwiches, salads, smoothies. Great vibe and hub of the village!
9 locals recommend
TLC Coffee Roasters
3362 Kingstown RdLess than a 5 minute walk! Roast all their own coffee, and wide selection of baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, fruit, sandwiches, salads, smoothies. Great vibe and hub of the village!
Not really walking distance, but less than a five minute drive. Great to pick up sandwiches to take to the beach, or on the go, or an easy dinner.
7 locals recommend
Tilly's Cheesesteaks
3711 Kingstown RdNot really walking distance, but less than a five minute drive. Great to pick up sandwiches to take to the beach, or on the go, or an easy dinner.
Great atmosphere with best burgers and fries in South County! Great beer selection, and indoor/outdoor seating.
6 locals recommend
RathskellerTavern
489A Old Coach RoadGreat atmosphere with best burgers and fries in South County! Great beer selection, and indoor/outdoor seating.
Homestead Restaurant
750 S County TrailClassic comfort food/dinner food for lunch and dinner. Closed on Mondays.
Farm to table dinners once a month. Can be a little pricey, but great food and atmosphere.
8 locals recommend
Celestial Cafe
567 S County TrailFarm to table dinners once a month. Can be a little pricey, but great food and atmosphere.
Effie Filippou's Twisted Pizza Order Online
567 S County TrailGreat pizza, sandwiches, and salads that delivers!
Essentials
Easy place to fuel up if you need gas, or need to grab snacks, newspapers, ice, etc. Less than a five minute walk!
Mobil
3411 Kingston RdEasy place to fuel up if you need gas, or need to grab snacks, newspapers, ice, etc. Less than a five minute walk!
Twenty minute drive into Wakefield (also known as South Kingstown). Easy to navigate and has a great deli, pre-made foods, soups, salad bar, and grocery. Family-owned and upscale.
44 locals recommend
Belmont Market
600 Kingstown RdTwenty minute drive into Wakefield (also known as South Kingstown). Easy to navigate and has a great deli, pre-made foods, soups, salad bar, and grocery. Family-owned and upscale.
CVS
11 Main StPharmacy for non-prescription items - like sunscreen, personal care kits, etc.
Entertainment & Activities
Live entertainment on the weekends, and full bar! There is also an art gallery, and they offer children's arts , music, and theater classes during the summer. Less than a five minute walk, and we have really enjoyed their offerings!
7 locals recommend
Courthouse Center for the Arts
3481 Kingstown RdLive entertainment on the weekends, and full bar! There is also an art gallery, and they offer children's arts , music, and theater classes during the summer. Less than a five minute walk, and we have really enjoyed their offerings!
Parks & Nature
Nice playground for little ones. Tennis and basketball courts. Five minute drive from our house.
West Kingston Park
3840 Kingstown RoadNice playground for little ones. Tennis and basketball courts. Five minute drive from our house.
It's our favorite beach! If you are from out of state, it's $60 that includes parking. The pass is good for all Rhode Island State Beaches and for the time you are in Rhode Island. Cute restaurants that are off the beach - Jim's Dock and Captain Jacks. You have to make a reservation to go to the Matunuck Oyster Bar.
52 locals recommend
East Matunuck State Beach
Succotash RdIt's our favorite beach! If you are from out of state, it's $60 that includes parking. The pass is good for all Rhode Island State Beaches and for the time you are in Rhode Island. Cute restaurants that are off the beach - Jim's Dock and Captain Jacks. You have to make a reservation to go to the Matunuck Oyster Bar.
Getting Around
Direct service to Providence, Boston, and NYC. Also can catch the RIPTA bus to Newport, Providence, and even the beach.
10 locals recommend
Kingston, RI station
1 Railroad AveDirect service to Providence, Boston, and NYC. Also can catch the RIPTA bus to Newport, Providence, and even the beach.