Napatree Point Beach, Westerly

Napatree Point in Rhode Island, often known as Napatree, is a long sandy spit formed by longshore drift, a geologic phenomenon. Napatree was sickle-shaped until the hurricane of 1938 and had a 1.5-mile-long northern extension known as Sandy Point. The protected port of Napatree presently stretches 1.5 miles westward from the economic center of Watch Hill, a community in Westerly, Rhode Island. It is mainland Rhode Island's southernmost and westernmost point.

The Watch Hill Conservancy protects Napatree Point Beach, which is an unrestricted beach and wildlife refuge. Longshore drift, a geologic phenomenon, generated Napatree, a long, sandy spit. This beach is a favorite among hikers and bird watchers due to its clean environments and diverse bird species. Napatree gets its name from the 'nap or nape' (the neck) of trees. Napatree Point was formerly severely logged, but it now offers an ideal spot to relax on the beach while listening to the birds. It's a wonderful beach to visit if you want to learn more about nature and wildlife. Napatree Point is the interior of Rhode Island's most southern and western point.