A primitive gateway to a beautiful stretch of barrier beach is at Westerly’s Weekapaug Fire District Beach, west of Quonochontaug. Residents own the beach and private docks at the end of Spring Avenue, but public access to the sand trail by vehicle is permitted from Labor Day to Memorial Day (with a four-wheel drive along this narrow lane of soft sand). Considered a private conservation area, there are no public facilities along these dunes. The area offers clear views of Long Island and Block Island. Limited public parking is available at Weekapaug Breachway.