For much of the year, Narragansett has less than 16,000 people, but the population more than doubles in the summer months. The reason: Narragansett has four of the best beaches in Rhode Island. Possibly the most interesting of them is the Sally Brine Beach, named for a local radio personality. British warships anchored here during the Revolutionary War; today, people enjoy watching fishing boats come and go. Scarborough State Park takes the nod for the most popular, being the best saltwater beach in southern New England. Roger Wheeler State Beach has ramps for handicap access, while Town Beach is located in the town center.
