Welcome to the East Bay! The towns of Barrington, Bristol and Warren collectively create what is known as the East Bay region of Rhode Island. Situated on a peninsula, the East Bay is rich in nautical history and embodies quintessential New England coastal living. Visitors to the East Bay are enchanted by the historical architecture of the homes and mansions, the beautiful tree-lined streets, the eclectic abundance of shops, the delicious variety of restaurants and the natural beauty of our charming seaside towns.
Spend some time visiting our museums, ride the 14.5 - mile bike path from Bristol to Providence, browse through our many antique shops, lose yourself at sprawling Colt State Park or stroll though the “downtown” areas of our towns. Though you may feel as if we’re a world away, we’re just 20 minutes from Providence and Newport, an hour from Boston, and 3 hours from New York.
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Regional Facts & Figures
Barrington
Barrington is located on the east shore of Narragansett Bay, 10 miles southeast of Providence via U.S. 95 and 195. (195 connects with RI 114, which becomes County Road at the White Church in Barrington, Main Street in Warren, and Hope Street in Bristol) No point in Barrington is more than two miles from salt water.
Land Area: 8.9 sq. miles
Water Area: 7.0 sq. miles
Bristol
Bristol, the southernmost town in Bristol County, is easily accessible from RI 114 and 136 which connects to U.S. 195 and from Rtes. 24 and 138 on Aquidneck Island.
Land area: 10.1 sq. miles
Water area: 10.5 sq. miles
Warren
Warren is located in the center of Bristol County and is bordered by Bristol to the south and Barrington to the north. It is accessible from RI 114 and 136 which connect to US Route 195.
Land area: 6.2 sq. miles
Water area: 2.5 sq. miles
Populations
Barrington - 16,819
Bristol - 22,469
Warren - 11,360
Climate
Mean temperature in January: 29.9 degrees
Mean temperature in July: 72.8 degrees
Mean annual precipitation: 39.41 inches
Surrounding areas include: The City of East Providence, located between Providence and Bristol County, and comprised of three sections - Rumford to the north, central East Providence and Riverside to the south; Portsmouth, Rhode Island; and the Massachusetts border towns of Swansea, Rehoboth and Seekonk.