Getting Here
Point Judith to Block Island: the ferry that does the heavy lifting
The Point Judith ferry from Galilee is the year-round workhorse: 55 minutes traditional, 30 high-speed, and the only boat that carries cars. The full playbook.
Beaches
Ballard's Beach: the social one
Steps from the ferry, food and drinks behind your towel, live music most summer afternoons. Ballard's Beach is Block Island's scene — here's how it works.
Best on the Block
Best on the Block 2025: the winners
The first Best on the Block awards: island favorites voted by the people who actually live, eat, and swim here. Every 2025 winner, category by category.
Ballard's takes first at the 2025 BIMI ChowdaFest
Island's July 4th fireworks need community funding to continue
Nineteen89 brings the Taylor Swift tribute to Ballard's Beach Stage
Block Island bars and nightlife: where the night actually goes
The best restaurants on Block Island, ranked by people who eat here all summer
Breakfast on Block Island: where the island eats before the boat
The Block Island farmers market: when to go, what sells out
The Newsletter
This Week on the Island
What's open, what's playing, and which boat to catch — every Thursday in season. No spam, no listicles from people who've never been here.
The island's annual awards
Best on the Block
Voted by the people who actually eat, drink, swim, and stay here. Winners, categories, and how the voting works.
See the winners →