Steps Off the Ferry, Straight Into Summer

You only get so many perfect beach days in a summer — don’t spend any of them hauling gear. Ballard’s Beach sits just steps from the Block Island ferry, so the moment you step off the boat, the day begins. Roll out onto open sand, grab a lounge chair or a shaded cabana that’s already waiting for you, and let someone else handle the rest. Cold drinks at the tiki bar, live music drifting across the beach, and a front-row view of the Atlantic. This is what a day off is supposed to feel like — show up, sit back, and stay all day