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Sachuest Point Birding
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge · Nature
One of the best bird-watching sites in New England is directly accessible by walking east from Second Beach. Harlequin ducks, snowy owls in winter, shorebirds year-round.
Newport Folk Festival
One of the most beloved music festivals in America at Fort Adams State Park, 10 min from Second Beach. A Newport summer institution since 1959.
Newport Jazz Festival
The world's longest-running jazz festival at Fort Adams. Newport in late July and August is the music capital of the New England coast.
Sail Newport Regattas
Regular regattas on Narragansett Bay visible from the beach and the Newport harbor. America's Cup history and active sailing culture.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.