Lighthouses
Explore beautiful and historic lighthouses in Newport
Newport, Rhode Island, is a coastal gem with historic lighthouses that blend maritime history and breathtaking scenery.
Be sure to visit Castle Hill Light, nestled along the rocky shoreline, offering stunning views of Narragansett Bay.
Rose Island Lighthouse, a restored 19th-century beacon, provides a unique opportunity to tour or even stay overnight.
These iconic landmarks showcase Newport’s nautical heritage and provide perfect spots for sightseeing, photography, and exploration.
Add these lighthouses to your itinerary for an unforgettable Newport experience!
10 places to visit
Newport, RI
Rose Island Light
Rose Island is accessible by ferry from Newport or Jamestown, RI. Check the website of the Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation for information on tours and directions. Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation offers tours and overnight accommodations, as well as various annual events, including a summer clambake. Guided tours of the self-sufficient lighthouse and grounds, including the 200-year-old Fort Hamilton restoration project. Picnic tables and public toilets available; after Labor Day, group and school tours are offered by appointment.Rose Island in Newport Harbor 401-847-4242
Jamestown, RI
Beavertail Lighthouse
Location: Conanicut Island, Narragansett Bay
Accessibility: The lighthouse is located in Beavertail State Park at the end of Beavertail Road, at the southern tip of Conanicut Island. There is free parking. The grounds are open to the public, and there is a museum and gift shop in the assistant keeper's house, operated by the Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association. The tower is not open to the public. Museum hours: May 27 to June 10, weekends and Memorial Day, noon-3 p.m.; mid-June to mid-September, daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; mid-September to Columbus Day, weekends, noon-3 p.m.
The facility: Active U.S. Coast Guard aid to navigation. Lighthouse built in 1856. Light flashes white every six seconds; fog signal is one blast every 30 seconds.Beavertail Point, Beavertail Road 401-423-3270
Narragansett Bay, near Portsmouth, RI
Prudence Island Light (Sandy Point Light)
Location: Sandy Point, Prudence Island
Accessibility: Prudence Island can be reached by ferry from Bristol. The lighthouse is a mildly strenuous walk of about a mile from the ferry landing. The tower is not open to the public. The facility: Active U.S. Coast Guard aid to navigation. Lighthouse built in 1823 (originally located in Newport Harbor).Near Portsmouth, RI
Hog Island Shoal Light
Location: Narragansett Bay, west of entrance to Mount Hope Bay
Accessibility: This lighthouse is not open to the public and is best seen by boat.
The facility: The structure is privately owned; the light is an active U.S. Coast Guard aid to navigation. Lighthouse built in 1901. Light alternates three seconds white with three seconds darkness; fog signal is two blasts every 30 seconds.Bristol, RI
Bristol Ferry Light
Location: Narragansett Bay, near Mount Hope Bridge
Accessibility: This lighthouse is not open to the public. It can be seen from the end of Ferry Road in Bristol near the Mount Hope Bridge. The facility: Station established in 1855.Newport, RI
Lime Rock Light (Ida Lewis Yacht Club)
Loction: Newport, Rhode Island
Accessibilty: Building is now the Ida Lewis Yacht Club. The yacht club is not open to the general public on a regular basis. Best views are from the many harbor cruises in Newport. The facility: Station established in 1854.Brenton Cove
Newport, RI
Castle Hill Light
Location: East Passage of Narragansett Bay
Accessibility: The lighthouse is not open but the grounds are adjacent to the Castle Hill Inn and Resort and are open to the public.
The facility: Active U.S. Coast Guard aid to navigation. Lighthouse built in 1890. Light flashes three seconds red alternating with three seconds darkness.Barrington, RI
Nayatt Point Light
Location: East side of the mouth of the Providence River, Narragansett Bay
Accessibility: The lighthouse and grounds are privately owned and are not open to the public. The lighthouse is best viewed from the water. The facility: Lighthouse built in 1856.Jamestown, RI
Conanicut Light (North Conanicut Light)
Location: North end of Conanicut Island
Accessibility: This lighthouse is not open to the public and is best viewed by boat. The facility: Lighthouse built in 1886.Little Compton, RI
Sakonnet Point Light
Location: Little Cormorant Rock, entrance to Sakonnet River
Accessibility: The lighthouse is not open to the public. It can be seen from the beach at Sakonnet Point. The facility: Lighthouse built in 1884. Light flashes white every six seconds with red sector.