Block Island & the Rhode Island Coast
New England's Bermuda
Bluffs, beaches, and a car-free island pace off the Rhode Island coast.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Block Island & the Rhode Island Coast.
Bike the rolling, beach-ringed island.
Mohegan Bluffs and the Southeast Light.
Quiet beaches and clear water.
Stone walls, ponds, and 1880s charm.
An unspoiled island escape near the mainland.
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Block Island is a slow, green island a short ferry from the Rhode Island coast — rolling bluffs over the Atlantic, quiet beaches, and not much to do but bike, swim, and watch the light. Wonderfully out of step with the times.
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Safety Overview
Block Island & the Rhode Island Coast
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
If It’s Safe Travel… Travel Well.
Before You Travel
Five minutes of preparation means your whole group has emergency numbers, hospitals and your GPS location available offline — no WiFi needed when it matters most.
Traveling to Block Island & the Rhode Island Coast with a pet?
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