BeachMapCrescent Beach
Block Island’s three-mile main beach (Fred Benson Town Beach) — free sand a walk from the ferry, so leave the car on the mainland and bike the island.
New Shoreham, Rhode Island · live parking & conditions · updated June 14, 2026
- WhereNew Shoreham, Rhode Island
- CostFree
- ParkingLimited island parking — most arrive by ferry & walk/bike
- AmenitiesRestrooms · Lifeguard
Parking at Crescent Beach
Limited island parking — most arrive by ferry & walk/bike. Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows Crescent Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick a beach that still has space before you drive over.
Check Crescent Beach parking on the live map →Conditions & tides
Tap Crescent Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times, plus recent photos and ratings from other visitors.
Open Crescent Beach on the map →Crescent Beach — FAQ
- Is there parking at Crescent Beach?
- Limited island parking — most arrive by ferry & walk/bike. BeachMap shows Crescent Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can check before you drive over.
- Is Crescent Beach free?
- Yes — Crescent Beach is free to access.
- What's at Crescent Beach?
- Crescent Beach has restrooms, lifeguard. Tap it on the live map for current conditions and recent photos.