East Matunuck State Beach

East Matunuck State Beach is a public recreation area encompassing 144 acre on the shore of Block Island Sound in the town of South Kingstown, Rhode Island. The state beach offers picnicking, ocean swimming, and beach activities. It is open seasonally.

History
The state began securing the area through condemnation proceedings beginning in 1956. An additional 36 acre parcel was purchased in 1967. A beach pavilion featuring concessions, bathrooms, changing stalls, and a lifeguard tower was built at a cost of $4.5 million and opened in May 2012.