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Ballard's Beach
Block Island, RI
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What's Near Ballard's Beach

Top-Rated Nearby Accommodations
Hotel GBP* Distance Rating
The Old Town Inn N/A 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Victorian Inns By The Sea N/A 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Gables Inn N/A 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Island Manor Resort N/A 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4 of 5 stars
The Inn at Old Harbour £127 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
restaurant Distance Rating
Eli's 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Froozie's 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Ice Cream Place 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
Thing to Do Distance Rating
Pond and Beyond Kayak Tours 0.0 mi 0.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Block Island Ferry 0.5 mi 0.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Greenway Walking Trails 0.6 mi 0.9 km 4 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 24 attractions in Block Island
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Traveller Description: Sandy beach on Block Island with an oceanside club.
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Attraction type: Beach

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“Stay on the beach... don't go in the "restaurant"”
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1 of 5 stars
Patrickkelly63
Fairfield, Connecticut
6 Sep 2009

My girlfriend and I arrived at Block Island excited to explore and spend the day there. After stepping off the ferry, the first place you see is Ballard's Beach and Restaurant. We decided that we would spend our day exploring the island and then go back there for a casual dinner on the beach. Being a naive first time visitor... more

“Rockin”
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5 of 5 stars
lmc1ny
Long Island,NY
10 Aug 2009

This placce is located right in the center of Old Harbor which is the best place to be. Is has the cove on one side and the beach on the other with all the boats surrounding the club. When they have a band there it is just a rockin place. We visit about twice a year and always visit Ballards... more

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