Transportation There are two ways to get to this pork chop-shaped piece of paradise located about thirty miles from the mainland , and that ’ s via water or 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 ; blockislandsairline . 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 as well as nightly music on its expansive waterfront deck . larkhotels . com / hotels / bibh See also : The Spring House Hotel , springhouseblockisland . com

Breakfast No matter what time of day you get off the ferry , grab breakfast all day or lunch to go at Persephone ’ s Kitchen . persephones kitchenbi . com

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

Lunch Open April through October , the Mohegan Restaurant and Bar truly has something for everyone . Tasty comfort food ? Check . Light , healthy options ? Check . Traditional American fare ? Fancy , from-far-away cuisine ? Daily specials ? Check , check and check . Plus , the cafe relies on a local island brewer to provide the flavorful adult libations . moheganblock island . 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 . blockislandresorts . com ; ballardsbi . com ; blockislandinfo . com / maps

Dinner Set high on a hill outside of the main downtown area , Restaurant 1879 at the Atlantic Inn offers a scenic , relaxing retreat with a 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

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