By Ruth Rasmussen — Not all happy with state's declaration that spot is open to all, not just locals.

By Antonia Noori Farzan — The South Kingstown man just wanted some exercise with an ocean view. But seawalls, "no trespassing" signs and other barriers often block the way.

By Paige Shapiro — Angered over out-of-towners, Little Compton residents want better access to the beach

By Wheeler Cowperthwaite — Want to go to the beach, but you're not sure where to go or what is open before the official opening of the beach season? Then this guide is for you.

By Frank Carini — For years the board that oversees the Ocean State’s coastal regulations has been operating with vacancies, and last month it lost a long-serving member.

Across the county, 75 coastal rights-of-way are identified by the Coastal Resource Management Council that offer access to water.

By Paul Edward Parker — … But some perceive ugliness at the beach’s entrance on Rhode Island Road: a gate in a chain-link fence. A sign warning that only Little Compton residents are allowed to enter this paradise. Sometimes, a guard is posted nearby to dissuade outsiders.