The South Coast is home to lots of hotels and bed & breakfasts. Some hotels below have room blocks available to our wedding guests. Book soon! The South Coast is a popular tourist destination in July, so things fill up quickly. Don't wait until the last minute :) If you prefer to camp, look under the Beaches and Newport tabs for camping options at some of the state parks and beaches.

Click on the links below to visit the accommodations website.

• Hampton Inn by Hilton, Westport, MA

  • Ask for the Tarvis/Murray Wedding room block

  • $179 for Thursday night, $219 for Friday night & Saturday night + taxes and fees

• TownePlace Suites by Marriot, Westport, MA

• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot, New Bedford, MA

• The Paquachuck Inn, Westport, MA

• Best Western Hotel, Dartmouth, MA

• Holiday Inn Express, Fall River, MA

If you know Kim and Andrew, you know that they love to eat out and try new places! The South Coast has lots of great eateries, and there is something for everyone. From hot dogs to more adventurous cultural delicacies, here's a list of our favorite restaurants. Also, try some coffee milk! It's the official drink of the State of Rhode Island :)

Click on the links below to visit each restaurant's website. Below each is the speciality for that restaurant.

AMERICAN OFFERINGS:

• Commons Lunch, Little Compton, RI

  • Diner in the center of town, great American food!

• Ten Cousins Brick Oven, Westport, MA

  • Millenial-style pizza & food with outdoor games!

• Cask & Pig Kitchen & Alehouse, Dartmouth, MA

  • Good BBQ and always busy

• Patti's Perogies, Fall River, MA

  • OK, so NOT American, but many famous people have come to Patti's because there are so many perogy flavors!

PORTUGUESE OFFERINGS:

• TA Restaurant, Fall River, MA

  • Best in the city for Portuguese cuisine

• Mr. Chicken, Fall River, MA

  • Portuguese food like Kim's grandmother used to make

• Portas Da Cidade, Westport, MA

  • Big portions at this Portuguese specialty restaurant

• Sagres Restaurant, Fall River, MA

  • One of the oldest in the city, very popular!

• Estoril Family Restaurant, Fall River, MA

  • Great Portuguese cuisine and reasonably priced.

SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES:

• The Bayside Restaurant, Westport, MA

  • Excellent seafood near Horseneck Beach

• Evelyn's Drive-In, Tiverton, RI

  • Best fish & chips, clam cakes are divine! And famous :)

• The Back Eddy, Westport, MA

  • Raw bar and seafood near Horseneck Beach

• Midtown Oyster Bar, Newport, RI

  • Andrew's FAVORITE place for seafood, 'specially the swordfish

• Iggy's Doughboys, Chowder House & Creamery, Warwick, RI

  • Clam cakes are the best in Rhode Island.

• Flo's Clam Shack, Newport, RI

  • When in Newport, one must eat clams!

HOT DOGS (CONEY ISLAND):

• JJ's Coney Island Hot Dogs, Fall River, MA

  • Best sauce and fastest service, hot dogs in a hurry!

• Nick's Hot Dogs, Fall River, MA

  • One of the oldest in the city, still have individual chairs.

• Roger's Coney Island Hot Dogs, Fall River, MA

  • T-squared's favorite hot dog place!

• Graham's Hot Dogs, Fall River, MA

  • So old school, they don't even have a website :)

• Faneek's Hot Dogs, Fall River, MA

  • This one is fast and great after a long day in the shop.

BREAKFAST:

• The Barn Restaurant, Adamsville, RI

  • Kim & Andrew's FAVORITE breakfast place :)

• The Head Town Landing Country Store, Westport, MA

  • BEST DONUTS IN THE WHOLE WORLD. PERIOD.

• Cozy Kettle Restaurant, Fall River, MA

  • Try the Dutch pancakes, to die for.

• Percy's Place, Dartmouth, MA

  • Largest breakfast menu in New England. Enough said!

Ice cream lovers unite! We don't know if this is true, but we swear this is the place in America where there are the most ice cream shops. You name the flavor, and you will be able to find it. Most places make their own or buy from local creameries. All of the ice cream places below have been taste tested by Kim & Andrew, and they were approved whole-heartedly. There is always room for ice cream!

Click the links below to either be brought to the shop's website or their location on Google Maps.

• Handy Hill Creamery, Westport, MA

• Wood's Ice Cream, Westport, MA

• Helger's Ice Cream Shoppe, Tiverton, RI

• Gray's Ice Cream, Tiverton, RI

• The Ice Cream Barn, Swansea, MA

• Somerset Creamery, Somerset, MA

• Muddy Moose Cafe, Tiverton, RI

• Frate's Drive-In, Taunton, MA

• Simcock Farm, Swansea, MA

• Peaceful Meadows Ice Cream, Middleboro, MA

• Newport Creamery, Locations all over RI & Southeastern MA

• Bliss Restaurant & Ice Cream Shop, Attleboro, MA

And for those who want an adventure, our FAVORITE IN THE WHOLE U.S.A. is...

• Mad Martha's, Martha's Vineyard, MA (you know, the island)

  • You'll need to take the ferry for this one out of either Cape Cod or New Bedford. In our opinion, it is totally worth the trip!

Little Compton, RI and Westport, MA are located right along the Atlantic Ocean. Both towns are known for their pristine beaches that are not as "well-known" by out-of-town guest as the ones in Newport, RI and Cape Cod. Our beaches are a bit sandy, a bit pebbly, and a whole lot of fun and relaxation. Whether you come with family, friends, your significant other or alone, there is a beach for everyone, even your furry friend! Below is a list of Kim's favorite spots. Some are very local, and you won't find on a Google search; others are state-run. Make a day of it! Pack some sunscreen, water, a towel, and head to the beaches of the South Coast.

Click the name of each beach for a hyperlink to Google Maps for a precise location.

• Gooseberry Island, Westport MA

  • This one is Kim's favorite beach, ever. Dogs are allowed, and no beach sticker needed. Open until 8 PM, must go over the causeway to get there :)

• Horseneck Beach State Reservation, Westport, MA

  • 2-mile beach with restrooms, changing areas and rinse showers, run by the State of Massachusetts, with lifeguards on site. Campsites are available for campers. NOTE: $40 parking fee for out-of-staters. Handicap assessible, and a go-to for a great day!

• Easton's Beach, Newport, RI

  • Named one of the Top 10 New England Beaches! If you want to go to a Newport beach, this is the one for you. Young and old are found here. There are plenty of amenities, bath houses and food on-site. Also, its right across the street from some great clam shacks, yum! Parking gets crazy, so go earlier in the morning for better parking, and its metered, don't forget to bring quarters.

• Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI

  • Fort Adams is home to so many different things to do! A great place to take families, but can get busy in the summer months. The swimming areas are patrolled by lifeguards, and there are shower facilities and food trucks galore! Highly recommend, even if you don't want to swim.

• South Shore Beach, Little Compton, RI

  • A great local beach! One of Kim's favorites. You'll have to pay to park for the day without a resident pass ($20/day) BUT it is so worth it! There is usually not many people, and the drive to South Shore is beautiful. No cell phone reception, so print off directions, and enjoy a day without connections :) Campers are also allowed, with reservations.

• Goosewing Beach Preserve, Little Compton, RI

  • Own and maintained by the Nature Conservancy, this beach is found right next to South Shore Beach! A TWOFER :) The only access is through South Shore. Endangered seabirds are found here, but during the summer months, it is open for swimming and other recreation. Excellent for walks, surfing and birdwatching. A total must for beaches!

Are you a lover of wine or beer? Would you like to know more about how wine is made or beer is brewed? Or do you just want to see some beautiful farm country in the South Coast? Take a trip to some incredible wineries and breweries (even distilleries) in two states! Here is our list of the recommended wineries, breweries and distilleries that offer their own libations. We will be featuring many of these at our wedding reception :)

Click on each name below to visit their website.

• Westport Rivers Winery, Westport, MA

• Sakonnet Vineyards, Little Compton, RI

• Running Brook Vineyards & Winery/RB Distillery, North Dartmouth, MA

• Buzzards Bay Brewing, Westport, MA

• Newport Vineyards, Newport, RI

• Greenvale Vineyards, Portsmouth, RI

• Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co., Newport, RI

• Sowams Cider Works Company, Warren, RI

• Taproot Brewing Co., Newport, RI

Known as America's Sailing Capital, and also America's Most Famous Resort Town, Newport, RI is home to all sorts of folks! From the shops, bars and restaurants on Thames Street, to the old village in the heart of Newport where the movie Amistad was filmed, to the famous mansions of Vanderbilt fame, to drives around beautiful homes and state parks, there is so much to see in this tiny "city." We created this list that highlights Newport's most special spots that you should not miss. Make a day of it, rent a Maserati and tour Newport in style! (or just have a blast in your own vehicle too)

Click on the links below for more information on each place!

• Thames Street Shops

  • Lots of little shops with all of your favorite brands and local curiosities. There's art galleries, candy shops, clothiers, restaurants, pubs and record stores. All are brightly colored and simply delightful to walk down the street and check out.

• Newport Mansions

  • These were the summer homes of the Vanderbilts and other prominent families of the Gilded Age. Tours available!

• Cliff Walk

  • A MUST to walk along the Mansions, incredible views. Located along the cliffs' at the edge of the mansion lawns and ocean water, it is free to the public. The walk is 3.5 miles, and 2/3rds are handicap assessible and easy to walk. Highly Recommend!

• Belcourt Mansion

  • Owned by Alex & Ani founder Carolyn Rafaelian, Jennifer Lawrence celebrated her wedding here in 2019. Tours available!

• International Tennis Hall of Fame

  • Tennis lovers unite! See all the famous players, learn about the game, and enjoy tennis out on their many courts. Check to see if there are events happening during your stay.

• Ocean Drive (10-Mile Drive)

  • You want to see some of the largest, most expensive houses in New England? This is the drive for you! 10 miles of picturesque views, where most homes are gated, and wild roses and honeysuckle will be in full bloom during July. Kim says this is the best drive to calm your nerves and enjoy the sights!

• Brenton Point State Park

  • Right on the water, Brenton Point is home to great fishing, bird watching and hiking. A sprawling field is open for picnics and kite flying. There are a couple kite companies that sell kites (both small and very large and expensive) to fly. Also home to the Portuguese explorers monument, and is a direct path to the Azores, ancestral home to Kim's family.

• Fort Adams State Park

  • The largest fortress in North America, it dates back to colonial times. Great places to swim, fish, enjoy the views and there are tours available! Also home to the Eisenhower House, the summer residence of President Eisenhower.

• Newport Creamery

  • A staple ice creamery in the area. Definitely have an Awful Awful. It's awfully big and awfully good! Go for coffee, it's a local favorite :)

• White Horse Tavern

  • Located in the heart of Historic Newport, it is the oldest continually operating restaurant in America, and 10th oldest in the world. A MUST!

• St. Mary's Church

  • Oldest Catholic church in RI, and where Jacky O. and J.F.K. were married in 1958. Beautiful stained glass windows and an incredible pipe organ.

• Old Stone Mill Tower

  • Located in Truro Park, this hotly debated stone tower is generally accepted to be built by Benedict Arnold as part of windmill. Supposedly it was also built by the Vikings?!?!

• Newport International Polo

  • Yes, we have horses and riders that play polo...internationally! Polo is the oldest ball game played in the world (first recorded in 600 B.C.) You can catch some of the world's best polo players during matches. There's a match our wedding weekend!

Fall River, Massachusetts, is the 10th largest city in Massachusetts. Founded in 1670, Fall River has been home to many different industries, cultures and even famous (or infamous) people! Cough...Lizzie Borden...Cough. After the invention of the cotton gin in Blackstone River Valley, Rhode Island, the textile industry was booming. Fall River was home to at one time the most textile mill factories in America. With this came lots of immigrants, including Azorean-Portuguese from the Azores, an archipelago island chain in the Atlantic Ocean, to work the looms. Now Fall River has transformed into a city known for its restaurants, health care industry and historical areas. A great day trip around the city is fun for the whole family!

Below are a list of Kim and Andrew's favorite places to see, visit, eat and experience in Fall River. Click on the links for more information!

• Battleship Cove

  • Home to five National Historic Landmark U.S. Naval ships and other craft. Some from WWII all the way to the Vietnam War. A great place for kids, and see the "Big Mamie" a.k.a. The U.S.S. Massachusetts!

• Maritime Museum

  • Part of Battleship Cove, the Maritime Museum is home to exhibits about early explorers, whalers and ocean travel. It is also home to one of the largest replica models of the R.M.S. Titanic. Great to go to on a hot summer day to cool off and take in Fall River's nautical history.

• Lizzie Borden

  • You all know the ditty...Lizzie Borden took an ax. Lizzie is from Fall River, MA, and the house where it all happened is a Bed & Breakfast, still standing and open for business! You can also visit the most infamous Fall River resident at her place of rest in Oak Grove Cemetery. Do not go at night...

• The Gates of the City

  • These gates are replica to the ones found in the city of Ponta Delgada on the island of San Miguel in the Azores, Fall River's sister city. Since so many city residents emigrated from Ponta Delgada, this was a way to pay homage to Fall River's cultural past.

• Portugalia Marketplace

  • Azorean Portuguese market that includes a bakery, dry goods, wine and liquor shop, deli with fresh, homemade Portuguese sausage and cheeses, clay cookware and a salted cod room. Many imports from the Azores makes this shop unique and fun to experience!

• Columbia Street Cultural District

  • This is known as "Little Portugal," and home to at one time one of the largest concentrations of Azorean Portuguese families in the city. Located down Columbia Street, Kim's father, grandparents and great-grandparents hail from this street. Lots of great bakeries, specialty stores and clothiers are found on this street.

• Santo Cristo Church

  • The main Portuguese Catholic church in Fall River, masses are offered in both Portuguese and English. Kim's Dad grew up in a now demolished tenement house adjacent to Santo Cristo, where his parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins all lived under the same roof. Kim's grandparents and great-grandparents were married here.

• Quequechan River Rail Trail

  • A recent edition to the City of Fall River, this trail is about 1.5 miles, and runs over a former railroad track! Great to bring your furry friend, bike or just walk and take in the sights.

• Tony's Bakery

  • One of the best authentic Portuguese bakeries in Fall River, there is a limited selection of goods: Massa (Sweet Bread), biscoits (Portuguese biscuit cookies), bolo levedos (Portuguese muffins) and the occasional Portuguese corn bread, and white wheat bread. Get there early in the morning, the bread goes fast!