Summer is the perfect time for families to visit Block Island, when school's out and lazy beach days are calling. Our boutique Block Island hotel Block Island Beach House is the perfect luxurious home base for families visiting the island. Located right on the beach with a bar and restaurant on-site, it's easy to enjoy all that Block Island has to offer while relaxing in comfort. Here is our list of our favorite things to do with kids on Block Island so you can have a relaxing family visit to the island.
Relax on a family-friendly beach
Located just under a mile from Block Island Beach House, Fred Benson Town Beach has all the amenities to make for a good family outing. With a wide, white sand beach and gentle waves, there's plenty of space for kids to play, plus a lifeguard on duty to help parents relax. A concession stand and a short walk between the parking lot and the beach mean this is one of the more popular beaches in Block Island. See our recommendations for the Best Beaches on Block Island (link needed) for other family-friendly beaches.
Fred Benson Town Beach | 7 Corn Neck Rd, New Shoreham | (401) 466-7717
Take in the view from a lighthouse tower
Located on the south end of Block Island and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the Block Island Southeast Light offers tours in the summertime. Kids will love climbing the brick tower to see the original Fresnel lens. Parents will love the unique Gothic architecture, which helps to put the Southeast Light on the National Historic Register. The views of the island, nearby Mohegan Bluffs, and the ocean makes this one of our favorite things to do with kids on Block Island.
Block Island Southeast Light | Spring St, New Shoreham
Beachcomb at Mohegan Bluffs
These 150-foot tall cliffs on the southern end of Block Island are the island's most impressive geographic feature. With over 140 steps down to the beach, this attraction is best for fit adults and older kids—but the trek to the secluded beach below is worth it. Kids will love exploring the rocky shores and searching for ocean treasures. The view from the cliffs is expansive, and you can even see Montauk on Long Island on a clear day.
