East Matunuck State Beach
| East Matunuck State Beach | |
|---|---|
View of East Matunuck beach from the rocky stretch along the beach's western shore. | |
| Location | South Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°22′35″N 71°31′43″W / 41.37639°N 71.52861°W |
| Area | 144 acres (58 ha) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.91 m) |
| Established | 1956 |
| Operator | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation |
| Website | East 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. The state beach offers picnicking, ocean swimming, and beach activities. It is open seasonally.
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.