Our office is available to show you all that block island has to offer. You can find ferries to point judith, rhode island all year round, and seasonal routes offer access to montauk, new london, and newport. Taking a break out of your regular workday world gives you time to ponder the big questions of life. Of course, thats also when everyone else visits, and when the islands hotels make their annual nut by raising rates up to double what they are in the off season. The block island real estate market is very active and there is a lot of inventory waiting for you. Off the block food truck fridays enjoy great food from some of the areas best food trucks, listen to live music, enjoy a brew from the beer tent, and ride the carousel. We had long walks every day and enjoyed our vaca thoroughly. Block island is miles off the coast of rhode island, but a world away.
Best time to go to block island for the weather, rhode island. Long island fishing seasons longevity sportfishing long island. It was, and still is a printed compendium of menus from island restaurants and eateries, and can be found on the ferries that transport passengers to and from block island. There are many historic touches ranging from period artwork to the artisancrafted woodwork and moldings. Although its just miles off the coast of rhode island, block island is one of the few spots left in the u. The event known as taste of block island is held twice a year, at the shoulders of the season, in spring and fall. Dec 05, 2019 block island is gorgeous, best visited in off season.
The block island christmas shopping stroll is a popular weekend for small business owners on the island, starting the day after thanksgiving. Your offseason block island itinerary may 3, 2016 for those of you who arent familiar with block island it is a beautiful island off of rhode island with awesome beaches, shops, restaurants, hotels, attractions and more. We are accepting return customer calls and emails until december 1st. Back then the island, a 21square mile piece of land that juts into the atlantic about 12. Block island reservations invites you to visit us in the shoulder seasons for unbelievable discounts on accommodations off the peak season rates.
New england airlines has been providing daily scheduled air service to block island as a certificated commuter airline since 1970. The shoreline around your block island vacation rental is made up of rocky coastline and sandy beaches, and the block island national wildlife refuge has 127 acres of preserved dunes, wetlands, and coastal hills. Expertly guiding buyers from searching to financing, sellers from listing, marketing to closing and introducing renters to the block island vacation experience. The block island dining guide was created in 2006 as a resource for tourists and vacationers.
At offshore property, we specialize in block island vacation rentals and real estate sales. Leave your worries on the mainland and enjoy the mystique of block island. Enjoy water views from every room of this spacious 2665 sqr. Get the latest coronavirus covid19 updates for the usa with current travel advice, statistics and online resources. Located off spring street, walking distance to town and approximately 1 mile to southeast lighthouse. Waterfront home on cormorant cove with views of great salt pond, the coast guard station and block island sound. Please callbook in advance summer schedule westerly to block island.
Custom offshore and inshore fishing charters, eco tours, island cruises and block island day trips from southold on long island. Follow us on social media for even more up to date information. Vehicle reservations for summer weekends and holidays should be booked four to five months in advance, and all reservations must be prepaid with a credit card. Resort is perfectly situated near downtown, easy walk to restaurants, grocery, ferry, and beach. Block island hasnt changed much in 30 years and thats. The official facebook page of the block island tourism council. Maximum occupancy 8 off season discounted rates, call for availability. Carousel village, roger williams park, providence, ri. Your offseason block island itinerary explorers of new england. The weather is perfect, the food is fantastic and the sunsets are incredible.
Block island is an island in the state of rhode island located in block island sound approximately 9 miles 14 km south of the mainland and 14 miles 23 km east of montauk point, long island, new york, named after dutch explorer adriaen block. Summers here on the block memorial day weekend the official start of the summer season on block island kicks off with memorial day weekend. Think food and drinks overlooking the ocean, boutiquelined streets, spectacular natural sights and some of the most unspoiled white sand beaches in the country. Private access to cormorant cove beach perfect to launch your. Block island is beautiful at any time of year and the benefit of going offseason is that it is not as crowded with tourists its mostly just the locals there. May 03, 2016 your offseason block island itinerary may 3, 2016 for those of you who arent familiar with block island it is a beautiful island off of rhode island with awesome beaches, shops, restaurants, hotels, attractions and more. Taking in the spectacular ocean view of the atlantic ocean, one cant help but feel that this is what vacation should be. Get the latest coronavirus covid19 updates for the usa with current travel advice, statistics and online resources max day temperature. Thereafter we will accept all reservations on properties where we have owner commttment. Enjoy the brilliance of the off season on block island. Betsy wade is an editor on the national desk of the times. If you want to beat the holiday shopping crowds and stressful travel season, block island in the winter is a great option. A ferry ride to this small island eleven miles off the coast is a tradition for many new england birders from september through midoctober. The best time to go to block island is june and july.
Visit the island and take a look at some of our properties. Back then the island, a 21square mile piece of land that juts into the atlantic about 12 miles off the coast of. Block island fishing striper, fluke and seabass off of block island with outkast adventures duration. This new england summer cottage, built circa 1900, is located at the bottom of high street near the 1661 inn and is a close walk to town and beaches. Sep 05, 2014 the event known as taste of block island is held twice a year, at the shoulders of the season, in spring and fall. Its a perfect time to explore the 17 miles of beachfront all free and open to the public. Sullivan sothebys international realty participates in statewide mlss idx program, allowing us to display other brokers listings on our site. Guided trail rides to the beach and nature preserve.
Owner called us to warn of possible ferry outage due to high winds, allowing us to return to the mainland and avoid difficulties. Long island fishing seasons longevity sportfishing long. Air services, provided by new england airlines, are offered daily year round from westerly, ri. These nine spacious and elegant rooms, named after block islands founding families, are filled with an eclectic blend of antiques and feature a combination of ocean views, decks and whirlpool tubs. To celebrate these times, we are offering some fantastic offseason savings. Enjoy the brilliance of the island in the off season. Off season winter schedule westerly to block island. We work in partnership with block island concierge, providing everything from private chefs to custom itineraries, and cleanings to errands, we make offseason feel like home. Block island is possibly at its most beautiful in the winter, as well, making it the perfect season for a nature walk or bird watching. With bigger waves and very few rocks, its a great beach fo. To celebrate these times, we are offering some fantastic off season savings.
Its a perfect time to explore the 17 miles of beachfront all free and open to the public, hike 40 miles of nature trails, or tour the island by bike or moped. Think food and drinks overlooking the ocean, boutiquelined streets, spectacular natural sights and some of the most unspoiled white sand beaches in. We think every season on block island arrives with its own unique beauty. If you just want to sight see and enjoy a relaxing time on a pretty island, then i say go for it. Block island race week this week is the 50th anniversary of block island race week and the latest in our discovering block. Block island hotels and rentals block island reservations. Under normal conditions, meaning more seasonal weather, i would say it isnt worth it yet. Earn more with your block island property walsh realty group. When reserving just add these items to your basket and pick up your. Aug 24, 2016 trolling for bluefin tuna off of block island. That is the block island car ferry or traditional ferry with the rectangular windows hiding behind the block island hispeed ferry in the photo above. Located miles off the rhode island coast, block island is home to miles of hiking trails and is surrounded by sparkling water, sandy beaches, and ocean breezes. During the summer season, the island runs on tourist visits and. Back in the mid70s block island was a frequent haunt for my family and friends.
Very affordable home with fantastic views over the eastern atlantic and north to clay head. Apr 25, 2010 block island fishing striper, fluke and seabass off of block island with outkast adventures duration. Westerly, located just off interstate 95 is an easy drive, or train ride from anywhere in new england. Block island is beautiful at any time of year and the benefit of going off season is that it is not as crowded with tourists its mostly just the locals there. The availability posted on this website is accurate within 24 hours, if there are no dates posted on a particular property please check back in. Block island is gorgeous, best visited in off season. All the information you need for planning a trip to block island can be found here. Only a short ferry ride from the mainland, block island offers the quintessential island experience. Block island hasnt changed much in 30 years and thats a. The block island ferry still runs a few times a day, but shops open only on weekends, and dining is restricted to four restaurants. Fall migration on block island isnt just a birding spectacle, its a social event. Jan 01, 2020 scotch beach scotch beach is the best place for young adults and teens to see and be seen, with wideopen stretches of white sand and volleyball nets always set up. Block island offseason block island forum tripadvisor.
Its the sweet spot between bustling peak season and the sleepy offseason, where youll likely find crowdfree hotels and affordable prices. Maximum occupancy 6 this former one room school house has been nicely renovated into a three bedroom, two bath home. Block island information block island, rhode island. Find out our best kept secret and enjoy peaceful serenity on uncrowded beaches, miles of nature trails, birding, biking and so much more. Your offseason block island itinerary explorers of new. Located on the scenic west side of block island, rhode island. Delightful island cottage in a remote area down a dirt road with a big yard and beautiful ocean and sunset views. Block island realtor suzann draws upon decades of real estate experience in all facets of the field nationwide. Scotch beach scotch beach is the best place for young adults and teens to see and be seen, with wideopen stretches of white sand and volleyball nets always set up. The rhode island department of environmental managements east beach sand trail charlestown during the summer beach season memorial day to labor day, daytime offroad driving is restricted at the majority of publiccontrolled beaches in rhode island due to the sheer volume of beachgoers and the safety issues that presents. With less foot traffic, the wildlife is a little more available and the scenery is a little more picturesque.
Stay 2 nights at the regular rate and receive the third night completely free. Taking a car to block island requires advance planning, especially for summer visits. However, sullivan sothebys international realty displays only listings in block island new shoreham, rhode island. Feb 04, 2017 block island is possibly at its most beautiful in the winter, as well, making it the perfect season for a nature walk or bird watching.