Where to wine , dine , recline and shine in New Shoreham ( aka Block Island ).
PHOTOGRAPHY ( TOP ): GETTY IMAGES ; ( BOTTOM ) COURTESY OF RI FAST FERRY .
TRANSPORTATION
There are two ways to get to this pork chop-shaped piece of paradise located about thirty miles from the main shore , and that ’ s via water or air . Sail away on the Block Island Ferry out of Narragansett and Newport , or book a round-trip flight out of Westerly with New England Airlines . Once you ’ re on the island , getting around is a breeze either by car ( you can bring yours over !) or on two wheels . Block Island Tours by Peter Pan Taxi Service offers rides all over the island from the moment you disembark the ferry . Or , be in control of when and where you want to go and rent a moped for you and a friend to cruise . If you ’ re ready for a workout , rent a bike and tackle the island ’ s hilly landscape . Both can be found at Island Moped and Bike . blockislandferry . com ; blockislandsairline . com ; blockislandinfo . com ; bimopeds . com
ACCOMMODATIONS
Overlooking picturesque Crescent Beach , the Block Island Beach House ( formerly Surf Hotel ) offers the only beachfront hotel rooms on the island . The newly renovated hotel sports bright , vintage-inspired decor , a lively beach bar and a relaxing lounge area that serves good coffee , signature cocktails and food all day long , as well as nightly music on its expansive waterfront deck . larkhotels . com / hotels / bibh
LOOKING TO ISLAND HOP ?
MARTHA ’ S VINEYARD Take the Rhode Island Fast Ferry out of Quonset Point in North Kingstown to Martha ’ s Vineyard . rhodeislandfastferry . com
NANTUCKET Take the Seastreak Ferry from New Bedford , MA , to Nantucket . seastreak . com
The Mohegan Bluffs on Block Island .
BREAKFAST
Fuel up with an iced coffee and breakfast sando to-go from Persephone ’ s Kitchen or the Cracked Mug Cafe before you begin your day ’ s excursions . If you ’ re not in a rush , pull up a chair at Ernie ’ s Breakfast Restaurant . persephoneskitchenbi . com ; thecrackedmugbi . com ; erniesblockisland . com
EARLY BIRD SPECIALS
Though it may be somewhat small , this island is jam-packed with heart-pumping activities . Start your morning off right by hiking the Mohegan Bluffs ; hitting the waves with Diamond Blue Surf Lessons ; exploring the coves with Sandy Point Co SUP and Kayak or Pond and Beyond Kayak ; or even take a self-guided bike tour . Or , book a private charter to sail around the island with Sea Dog Cruising . If you ’ re just here to relax , find your perfect spot to set up camp on one of the many beaches . blockisland . com ; diamondbluebi . com ; sandypointco . com ; pondandbeyondkayak . com ; blockislandinfo . com ; seadogcruising . com
LUNCH
Grab a midday meal to fuel up before the next adventure with patio views at Dead Eye Dick ’ s or the Beachead . If you ’ re feeling spicy , get a taco and street corn from Calavera ’ s or a burrito from Los Gatitos . For on-the-go bites , grab takeout from Rebecca ’ s Seafood and hit the Bluffs . deadeyedicksbi . com ; beacheadbi . com ; hellocalaveras . com ; yellowkittens . com ; rebeccasseafood . com
GOOD AFTERNOON
Tired after a full morning ? We don ’ t blame you . Luckily , there are plenty of leisurely tourist activities to partake in . Spend the latter half of the day shopping around the island . Pick up a new outfit at Blvck Market , get your souvenirs to prove you ’ ve been across the ocean at Block Island Trading Company or shop for the little ones in tow at Minnow . blvckmarket . com ; blockislandtradingcompany . com ; facebook . com / minnow02807
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