Gooseberry Beach is a sheltered cove on Newport's Ocean Drive, smaller and calmer than the city's broad public beaches. The setting below rocky shores and summer houses gives it a very Newport mix of salt air and old-money scenery.
Access and facilities can vary by season, so check locally before planning a full beach day. Even as a short stop, it pairs well with Ocean Drive, Brenton Point, and the southern end of the mansion district.