Are Block Island beaches public?

Admission to all beaches, as well as parking, is free. The Frederick J. Benson Pavillion, also known as the Town Beach is located at the heart of Crescent beach. It has a fully operated concession stand and visitors may also rent chairs, cabanas, umbrellas and boogie boards.



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Island Events & Attractions The center is open year round, but hours vary with the season; in summer, it's open daily. To navigate, press the arrow keys.

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The island is coterminous with the town of New Shoreham and is part of Rhode Island's Washington County. It is named after Dutch explorer Adriaen Block. Pop. Block Island is a popular summer tourist destination known for its bicycling, hiking, sailing, fishing, and beaches.

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Being a coastal destination, seafood is the most popular type of food you'll find on the island. Can you walk everywhere on Block Island? The main tourist area is highly walkable, but there are parts of the island you cannot get to unless you rent a bike or moped.

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No beach is off limits to the public in Hawaii unless it's a military installation.

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Cars are allowed on the island, but roads are narrow, winding, and without shoulders, and drivers must contend with runners and flocks of bicycles and mopeds. Unless your party includes people with mobility problems or small children, we recommend leaving your car on the mainland and joining the two-wheelers.

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Block Island is by and large a very safe locale, but as with any place there are certain precautions you can and should take to stay out of harm's way.

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Incorporated in 1672 as the only town on the island of Block Island, New Shoreham is the smallest town in the smallest state in the United States.

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The Island is famous for its miles of free public beaches, sparkling clear waters, dramatic bluffs, preserved open spaces, and fun-filled activities for visitors of all ages.

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Q. Is the water on Block Island safe to drink? A. Yes, The water provided by the Block Island Water Company meets or exceeds all Rhode Island Department of Health and E.P.A.

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