Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island
Narragansett Pier is a community of 3,167 people in Washington County, Rhode Island.
Why visit Narragansett Pier
Townapedia lists 24 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Beavertail Lighthouse, Narragansett Town Beach, Central Street Historic District and Earlscourt Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Narragansett Pier
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About Narragansett Pier
Narragansett Pier is an unincorporated village and a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Narragansett, Rhode Island, United States. As of the 2020 census, Narragansett Pier had a population of 3,308. It is named after the Narrangansett nation.
From the Wikipedia article Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Beavertail Lighthouse
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Lighthouse in Rhode Island, United States
Narragansett Town Beach
Beach · 0.9 mi
Beach in Rhode Island, United States
Scarborough Beach
Beach · 2.6 mi
State beach in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
Museums and landmarks24
Central Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the NRHP in Rhode Island
Earlscourt Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Rhode Island, United States
Ocean Road Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Rhode Island, United States
The Towers
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Restaurant in Rhode Island, United States of America
Towers Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Rhode Island, United States
Anthony-Kinney Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Human settlement in Narragansett, Rhode Island, United States of America
Commodore Oliver Perry Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Human settlement in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States of America
Druidsdream
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in Rhode Island, United States
Dunmere
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Rhode Island, United States
Gardencourt
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Rhode Island, United States
Gen. Isaac Peace Rodman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in Rhode Island, United States
Gladstone Springhouse and Bottling Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic complex in Rhode Island, USA
12 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
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1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes14
Coast Guard House
Restaurant · American, Seafood · 0.5 mi
40 Ocean Road, Narragansett
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 10:00-14:45, 16:00-21:00
Monahan's Clam Shack
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
Unfussy walk-up window offering seafood & ice cream, plus an outside patio with water views & games.
190 Ocean Road, Narragansett
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Dragon Palace Wakefield
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.8 mi
733 Kingstown Road, Wakefield
2 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Hampton Inn South Kingstown - Newport Area
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
20 Hotel Drive, Wakefield
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Monsignor Matthew F. Clarke Catholic Regional School
School · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
5074 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield
Healthcare3
Map of Narragansett Pier
99 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 19°F | 4.2 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 21°F | 3.9 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 27°F | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 66°F | 45°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 54°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 60°F | 3.3 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 59°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 52°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 41°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 4.4 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 25°F | 5.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kingston 1 W 72512 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washington County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-03-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-03-20: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-14: Queens River Fire (Fire)
- 2022-05-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2021-08-21: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Newport State Airport (NPT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Newport 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Charlestown 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Carolina 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Newport East 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Hope Valley 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Bradford 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Westerly 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Warwick 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Pawcatuck 21 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Cranston 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- The Towers, Narragansett Pier RI, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flat Rock Cottage, Narragansett RI, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Remnant of Earles Court Water Tower, Narragansett RI, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yellow Patch, Narragansett RI, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Narragansettbuilding, User:LionOfJudah80, Public domain
- Gladstone Springhouse and Bottling Plant, 145A Boon St. Narragansett, Teditrix, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Beavertail Light from the water 2007, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SHADOW FARM, WAKEFIELD, WASHINGTON COUNTY, RI, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- GEN. ISAAC PEACE RODMAN HOUSE, WASHINGTON COUNTY RI, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- DUNMERE, NARRAGANSETT, WASHINGTON COUNTY, RI, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greene's Inn, Narragansett Pier, R.I (68743), Pub. by Berger Bros., Providence, R.I., Public domain
- Gardencourt, 10 Gibson Ave. Narragansett, Teditrix, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Peace Dale Library, Meowwcat at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kenyon's Department Store, JacobKlinger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DRUIDSDREAM, NARRAGANSETT, WASHINGTON COUNTY, RI, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- COMMODORE OLIVER PERRY FARM, WASHINGTON COUNTY RI, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- William Davis Miller House Wakefield RI, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Coast Guard House, Narragansett RI, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ANTHONY KINNEY FARM, NARRAGANSETT, WASHINGTON COUNTY RI, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dunes Club, Narragansett Pier, R.I (68744), Pub. by Berger Bros., Providence, R.I., Public domain
- Scarborough State Beach, Narragansett, R.I (77333), Pub. by Berger Bros., Providence, R.I., Public domain
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