Bathrooms always seem clean lifeguards are always good and helpful…read moreAnd the snack bar is pretty good The onion rings are delicious !!!!!

Caught the 6am ferry and it is worth the early alarm to enjoy this beach to yourself before the…read morecrowds arrive and take away all your solitude and peace. Try to go on an off day if possible to thoroughly enjoy the island. It's a very special place and a little peace of paradise in the north east.

I love this beach. The water is clear. The sand isn't too rocky or filled with shells. The people…read moreare very kind and conversational

Do you want a peaceful oceanside oasis that's less crowded? Beautiful sand? Crashing waves and…read morecrystal blue water? Mansion Beach has it all, and as a bonus, there's a new bathroom facility. I love that this beach is situated on the northern side of the island near Clayhead Trail. It's just far enough from the ferry landing that you get more locals. Tip: hold on to your bottoms when you go in the water. The waves and current can be strong.

One of the walking trails near the landing. Good views and an easy climb. A nice way to start…read moreyour day on the island. Close to Ballards so if they have a band, you won't want to stay long.

A nice place to see…read more the sea As the name implies, Ocean View Park is a park right on the ocean. Actually over looking the ocean would be a better description because it's located way up on one of the many high bluffs that make up Block Island. The island is a terminal moraine, a gift from the last ice age when the glacier scraped up strata and other older material from the bottom of the ocean and dumped it here when the glacial started melting. The bluffs and boulders are the only thing that keeps the island from being reclaimed by Poseidon. Even though Ocean View Park is only a ten or fifteen minute walk from Old Harbor and the ferry landing, virtually no one goes here except some local people to eat lunch. That's because it's hidden off to the side of a dead end road and is difficult to see. One of those places you have to know exactly where to look. The park has a cool gazebo thing, a few benches, a small board way and of course great views of the ocean. It's not really large enough for a long walk and up too high for easy access to the water; it's more of a place to just relax, look at the water or eat lunch. On the south side of the park some interesting foundations and ruins of buildings can be seen. I have asked about them but have received various stories about their origins. Makes for an interesting discussion but it also makes me wonder if anyone really knows. One person told me they are the remains of an old farm house that burned down and another delineated a long tale about a hotel that got destroyed in a hurricane. Someone else told an interesting but very questionable story about the Manisses Tribe building the structure to hold weapons for war. As with most things, who knows what the truth really is. A cool little park that is a great place for a quick bite to eat, a great view of the ocean or have some fun digging around in some old ruins. A nice place to see the sea.

A beach in name only. Its really just a bunch of rocks and a small slither of beach. Right near…read morethe landing, its a nice little spot, but a spot to watch from the top of the stairs and not to venture down to the wet unsafe rocks.

Its a beautiful stop! Its not an whole giant "beach" but definitely a neat place to stop, drink…read moreyour coffee and collect some rocks!

This is a small beach that many Rhode Islanders don't know about. They usually go to the most…read morepopular ones like Scarborough or Narragansett, but if you are in the Charlestown area, this is not a bad choice. The parking is expensive for a town beach and the lot is not too big, so with luck, you should be able to find a place to park. There are showers and bathrooms, as well as places to buy some snacks and drinks.

Wow this beach is stunning. But $20 for parking is ABSURD. I could've paid $10 to park at a…read moreneighboring restaurant & walked over but I wasn't too keen on lugging all my beach gear as the walk from the town parking lot is already long enough so I paid the $20 & we walked over to this small but stunning paradise. The town beach has a nice bathroom/shower area that closes at 5- but it's really nice & they offer free sunscreen (was empty)! They have Del's (thankfully) posted up on the corner which is nice & you can also order from a few nearby restaurants however we brought a cooler so I just grabbed us 3 small watermelon dels when we needed to cool down. The water was beautiful I am talking turquoise in areas & so refreshing- NO RED TIDE (which has literally been at nearly every single beach I've gone to this summer) and the rocks weren't as bad as the other beaches- so that's a plus! They're a private town beach- think very similar to Narragansett Beach- but instead of a cove you get the real deal ocean! They're a also an amazingly easy way to get to this beach- if you're from Northern RI- like I am- BACK ROADS & the ride was pretty amazing although not from my 6 year old's standpoint! The surf was a little rough- hence the red flag- but the way this beach is set up- you can easily watch your kids while they dig in the sand or play in the water! The sand was soft and perfect for kids! My son had a blast! Overall I was amazed at the cleanliness and simplicity of this small town beach & it could be my new favorite - in terms of beaches I go to. We will be back on the 25th and 26th of August as we rented a Cabin At Burlinggame camp ground- as one last hoorah for my son! Can't wait to come back!

This is one of those places I wish I could give more than 5 stars to. It's that's beautiful…read more Rodman's Hollow is indeed a hollow, sort of a big hole in the landscape. It's a bit under 50 acres and is crossed with hiking trails. 50 acres might not sound like much but since the trails go up and down and all around you can spend hours exploring this place. The Hollow was formed during the last period of glaciation, about 20,000 years ago and is the only know habitat of a small vole like creature. Don't plan on actually seeing the beast because they are reported to be extremely shy, but I have seen very small trails in the grass that might be made by the voles. Unfortunately besides the voles Rodman's Hollow is also home to an enormous amount of ticks. If you do go hiking make sure you take a bath in tick repellent or you might be taking home more than just fond memories. Rodman's Hollow is a relatively short bike ride from the center of town and only a few miles from Southeast Lighthouse. It's a incredible beautiful part of Block Island that unfortunately few people take the time to visit.

BI has done an outstanding job of preserving their green-space. Unfortunately they've done a…read moremiserable job of providing maps of any kind, most significantly lacking in trail maps. Rodman's Hollow is gorgeous and can keep you meandering for an afternoon. If you're an average hiker, or really anyone in good health, the BI trails will not be too challenging and they're full of gorgeous rewards. If you're not up for a long hike or any moderately challenging inclines, you may find yourself facing more of a hike than you'd hoped for since getting information about trails is the only downside to BI hiking.

A beautiful walk along Narragansett Beach, lovely to see the surfers and the waves crash along the…read morewall. Lots of street parking but it can get crowded. Some restaraunts nearby too and parks. It was busy in memorial day so I can only imagine in the summer.