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Transportation There ’ s two ways to get to this pork chopshaped piece of paradise located about thirty miles from the main shore , and that ’ s via water or the air . Seafarers can sail away on the Block Island Ferry out of Narragansett and Newport , while aerophiles can book a round-trip flight out of Westerly with New England Airlines . blockislandferry . com ; blockislandairline . com

Accommodations Overlooking picturesque Crescent Beach , the Block Island Beach House offers the only beachfront hotel rooms — some with private , oceanview balconies — on the island . The newly renovated hotel also offers bright , vintage-inspired decor , a lively beach bar and relaxing lounge area that serves good coffee , signature cocktails and food all day long , as well as nightly music on its expansive waterfront deck . blockislandbeachouse . com See also : the Spring House Hotel , springhouse blockisland . com

Breakfast Appropriately situated in the Block Island State Airport complex , Bethany ’ s Airport Diner has kitschy decor , a spacious outdoor patio and steaming stacks of pancakes — what more do you need ? facebook . com / bethanysairportdiner

Early Bird Specials Start your morning off right by hiking the Mohegan Bluffs ; checking out the stunning lighthouses ; biking / mopeding ; or fishing , parasailing or kayaking in the surrounding waters . blockislandinfo . com / what-to-do

Lunch The Mohegan Restaurant and Bar truly has something for everyone . Tasty comfort food ? Check . Light , healthy options ? Check . Traditional American fare ? Fancy , fromfar-away cuisine ? Daily specials ? Check , check and check . Plus , the cafe serves fun vintagestyle cocktails including classics and various flavored mules . moheganblockisland . com

Good Afternoon Spend the latter half of the day shopping for various souvenirs , strolling through the Old Harbor Historic District , visiting the 1661 Inn or digging your toes in the sand at one of the island ’ s pristine beaches . We recommend Ballard ’ s for oceanside food / drink services , Mansion Beach for unparalleled scenery or Fred Benson Town Beach for fun in the sun . blockislandinfo . com / maps / beaches-parks-map

Dinner Set high on a hill outside of the main downtown area , Restaurant 1879 at the Atlantic Inn offers a scenic , relaxing retreat to visitors of the island . Enjoy the sunset from the wraparound veranda as you dine . atlanticinn . com

Nightlife The Poor People ’ s Pub ’ s motto is “ nothing fancy , just good grub , tasty cocktails and friendly folks .” Stop by to experience a truly authentic small-town pub vibe . pppbi . com