East Matunuck State Beach

East Matunuck State Beach
View of East Matunuck beach from the rocky stretch along the beach's western shore.
Map showing the location of East Matunuck State Beach
Map showing the location of East Matunuck State Beach
Location in Rhode Island
LocationSouth Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States
Coordinates41°22′35″N 71°31′43″W / 41.37639°N 71.52861°W / 41.37639; -71.52861[1]
Area144 acres (58 ha)
Elevation3 ft (0.91 m)[1]
Established1956
OperatorRhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation
WebsiteEast Matunuck State Beach

East Matunuck State Beach is a public recreation area encompassing 144 acres (58 ha) on the shore of Block Island Sound in the town of South Kingstown, Rhode Island.[2] The state beach offers picnicking, ocean swimming, and beach activities.[3] It is open seasonally.[4]

At the east end of the beach lies the small village of Jerusalem. Jutting out from the beach is the stone breakwater that protects Point Judith Pond and harbor. It was built in 1914.

  1. ^ a b "East Matunuck State Beach". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
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