Where is RI's best beach? Cast your vote as we're down to the final four
If Wednesday is any indication, Rhode Islanders love their beaches.
State and town beaches reached capacity. Traffic backed for miles as people looked to beat the heat as temperatures soared into the 90s.
We also know everyone has their favorites.
All four of our second round matchups were blowouts with margins ranging from 18 percentage points to 64 percentage points.
Now, as we enter the final four in The Providence Journal's Best Beach bracket contest we have a pair of interesting matchups that pit a state beach against a town beach.
Voting is now open to determine who will head to the finals. Cast your choice until Monday at 8 a.m.
Misquamicut State Beach vs. Second Beach
Misquamicut State Beach
Westerly
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Gates close at sunset.
Amenities: restrooms, outdoor showers, wheelchair accessibility, large parking lot, playground, food and gift concessions, composting toilets, lifeguard tower and shade gazebos.
Parking rate: Click here for full information
Second Beach
Middletown
Hours: Beach is open dawn to dusk
Amenities: Concession stand, bathrooms, changing area, showers, grills, picnic tables, and shade structures located at the main building. Port-a-johns are located at the base of each pathway. Surfboard rentals and lessons are available during the season as well as a Del's Lemonade truck. Showers can be found at Surfer's End (on the west end).
Parking rates: Click here for full information
East Matunuck State Beach vs. Narragansett Town Beach
East Matunuck State Beach
South Kingstown
Parking: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday - Friday and 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Gates close at sunset.
Amenities: restrooms, outdoor showers, wheelchair accessibility, large parking lot, food and gift concessions, composting toilets, lifeguard tower, and shade gazebos.
Parking rates: Click here for full information
Narragansett Town Beach
Narragansett
Hours: 8:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. weekends and holidays (lifeguards will be on duty until 6 p.m.), unless otherwise noted by beach management, due to weather or other conditions. Restrooms only will be available until 6 p.m.
Amenities: food concessions, restrooms, first-aid office, surfing area
Parking and admission rates: Click here for full information
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: RI's best beach: East Matunuck vs. Narragansett; Misquamicut vs. Second