East Matunuck State Beach is a public recreation area encompassing 144 acres (58 ha) on the shore of Block Island Sound in the town of South Kingstown, Rhode Island.

[4] At the east end of the beach lies the small village of Jerusalem.

Jutting out from the beach is the stone breakwater that protects Point Judith Pond and harbor.

The state began securing the area through condemnation proceedings beginning in 1956.

[5] A beach pavilion featuring concessions, bathrooms, changing stalls, and a lifeguard tower was built at a cost of $4.5 million and opened in May 2012.