South County Bookshop

South County Bookshop captures the easygoing spirit of Rhode Island's southern coast, where beach days and book days are often one and the same. The store's ocean and environmental writing section goes well beyond beach reads, featuring serious marine science, surf culture, and conservation literature that reflects the community's deep connection to the sea. URI students from the nearby Narragansett Bay Campus add youthful energy and a demand for environmental science texts. Used books are shelved alongside new titles throughout the store, creating affordable browsing opportunities and unexpected discoveries. The cafe serves cold brew and acai bowls in summer and hot cider in winter, matching the store's seasonal rhythms. The back patio, open in warm months, is the most relaxing place to read in all of South County.