COW COVE/NORTH LIGHT AREA: Best Coastal Views and sports the historic North Light. No swimming here, dangerous rip current.

MANSION BEACH: One of the island’s grandest beaches.

SCOTCH BEACH: Best Beach for Young Adults.

FRED BENSON TOWN BEACH: Beach has restrooms, showers, food, rental items and is staffed with lifeguards in the summer months.

BABY BEACH: Best Beach for Children.

SURF BEACH: Best place to snorkel.

BALLARD’S BEACH: Tiki bar and food service and staffed with lifeguards in the summer months.

MOHEGAN BLUFFS: One of the most dramatic views of the Atlantic Ocean.

VAILL BEACH: Home to one of Block Island’s more intriguing landmarks, Painted Rock. Rough surf. Swimmers: exercise caution.

BLACK ROCK: Best surfing spot.

DINGHY BEACH: Also known as Mosquito Beach, it offers majestic views of Great Salt Pond and easy access to Scotch Beach.

ANDY’S WAY: Island’s premiere clamming spot and best place to take a stroll.

WEST BEACH: Best Beach for sea glass hunting.

CHARLESTOWN BEACH: Popular fishing beach with long jetty at the end and amazing sunset views with boats coming into New Harbor.

Grace’s, Dorry’s and Conneymus Coves: Perfect for hiking and sunsets.