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Matunuck

Go for one beach day or a single night in summer: surf at Deep Hole, eat at the Ocean Mist, skip if you want a town with year-round life.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Jun–Sep (beach and theatre season)
avoid Nov–Mar (most businesses closed; cold, windy shore)
Airports
PVD · BOS
Nights
1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Matunuck is a summer beach village in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, on the Atlantic shore of Block Island Sound. It is a strip of beach roads, a public town beach, a private beach, a surf break, a 1933 theatre and a handful of bars and delis. One night or one long beach day covers it; the rest of South County is 10–20 minutes by car.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Matunuck, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$8–15
  • BeerDraft beer at a beach bar$6–9
  • Budget bedWeekly beach house (per night share), a night, per roomUS$200
  • Mid-range bedMotel or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$200
  • High-end bedMotel or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$350

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$120 · High US$220

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

South Kingstown Town BeachDeep Hole surf breakTheatre By the SeaThe Ocean MistRoy Carpenter's Beach
Airports
PVD Rhode Island T. F. Green Airport (About 40 min by car via Route 1.) · BOS Boston Logan International (About 1 h 30 min by car; the longer but bigger-gateway option.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Matunuck: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

4°C

−5°C

10 rd

Feb

5°C

−4°C

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Mar

9°C

0°C

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Apr

14°C

4°C

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May

19°C

9°C

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Jun

24°C

14°C

10 rd

Jul

27°C

18°C

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Aug

27°C

18°C

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Sep

23°C

14°C

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Oct

17°C

8°C

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Nov

12°C

3°C

10 rd

Dec

6°C

−2°C

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High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The village is small enough to walk: beach, deli, surf shop and bar are all on or just off Matunuck Beach Road. A car is the practical way in and out — Route 1 is the main road, and the Matunuck Beach Road exit works best from the northbound side, with a U-turn needed for some southbound approaches. A bike works well along the flat shore roads.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Wakefield and South Kingstowngo

Door to door: About 15 min

Drive Route 1 north, about 10–15 min

Year-round restaurants, groceries and the main town services.

Narragansettgo

Door to door: About 20 min

Drive Route 1 north, about 15–20 min

Bigger beach town with more food and lodging; good rainy-day fallback.

Westerly and Watch Hill

go

Door to door: About 40 min

Drive Route 1 south, about 30–40 min

Pair with Watch Hill for a second beach day.

Block Islandovernight

Door to door: 2 h+

Drive to Point Judith or Galilee, then the ferry

Ferry plus island time is a full day at best; sleep over if you can.

Providencecaution

Door to door: About 45 min

Drive Route 1 north to I-95, about 45 min

Doable as a day, but it is a city trip, not a beach add-on.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Matunuck Beach Road strip

Walk to both beaches, the deli, the surf shop and the Ocean Mist; the only real base in the village.

Wakefield / South Kingstown centre

10–15 min by car; more year-round rooms, restaurants and groceries.

Narragansett

15–20 min north; bigger beach town with more lodging and a wider choice of food.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$60–110 excl. bed
Mid
$110–200 excl. bed
High
$200+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel or inn double room1 × 1 night × US$200US$200
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120US$240
South Kingstown Town Beach parking pass, non-resident, full year1 × US$75US$75
Theatre By the Sea ticket2 × US$65US$130
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20US$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$69
Trip total≈ US$377 per person per day, bed includedUS$754

Summer weekend rates run higher.

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Diner breakfast$8–15
Deli sandwich$10–16
Ice cream cone$4–7
Draft beer at a beach bar$6–9
Surfboard rental, per day$30–60
Theatre By the Sea ticket$52–78

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A quiet shore village; the real risks are ocean conditions (cold water, rip currents), summer Route 1 traffic and seasonal closures rather than crime. Lock the car and keep valuables out of sight at the beach lots.
  • Parking at South Kingstown Town Beach needs a seasonal pass for residents and non-residents; walk-on access is free. Confirm current rates and rules before you drive in.
  • Deep Hole and the other beaches face open Atlantic swell: strong currents and cold water even in summer. Swim near lifeguards where posted.
  • Most restaurants, the ice cream shop and the theatre run in season only; off-season the village is very quiet.
  • The two ATMs in the village (Ocean Mist, Seaview Marketplace) charge a fee and are not refilled often — bring cash from Wakefield or Narragansett.
  • Route 1 traffic backs up on summer weekends; add time for the last few kilometres.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Poison Control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No consulates in the village; nearest consulates-general are in Boston, about 1 h 30 min by car.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Providence airport (PVD) → Matunuck by car: about 40 min; rideshare or taxi cost check
  • Town beach parking pass, non-resident: $75 for a full year
  • Theatre By the Sea ticket: $52–78

Say or show

  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the beach? — Where is the beach?
  • Can I park here? — Can I park here?
  • How much is it? — How much is it?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet?

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Matunuck. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep (beach and theatre season) · avoid Nov–Mar (most businesses closed; cold, windy shore) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Beach-day contract: parking pass rules, walk-on access, lifeguard hours and a rain plan, field-checked.
  2. Surf and wind window: swell and sea-breeze notes for Deep Hole, with rental and lesson options.
  3. Seasonal opening table for the deli, ice cream shop, theatre and bars, so off-season readers are not sent to closed doors.
  4. Two-night South County loop: Matunuck plus Narragansett or Wakefield, with drive times.

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