Best Stay-cation Spot: Narragansett Town Beach

With about a third of all the votes cast, has beat out 13 other options to be for Best Stay-cation Spot.

When people close their eyes and daydream of the stereotypical beach experience, Narragansett Town Beach is often a good approximation of this. It features shimmering and soft sand, in the distance and a little more than a mile of walkable coastline.

The surrounding area also offers plenty of options, ranging from the shops in the Pier Marketplace to the history of and Canonchet Farm to the simple joy of walking along the seawall. Want to make a formal vacation of it? There are small B&Bs dotting the coast, and .

Next week, our category will be best liquor store. Have a recommendation? Send it to elizabeth.mcnamara@patch.com!