New England: Rhode Island

Newport, Rhode Island has a few beaches, and even though Easton's Beach has umbrella rentals, a snack bar, and a carousel, it's still quieter than some of the others; the seaweed in the water keeps some noisy swimmers away, leaving more beach for you! Plus, you can walk here from Newport's Cliff Walk trail, and a break and snack at the beach is a great way to wind down a stroll past some of the city's most opulent mansions.