11 things I loved about visiting Block Island (in September): 1. Going during “Locals’ Summer” means less crowds and chill vibes. 2. There’s 17 miles of shoreline plus coastal forest trails. We picked wild ripe grapes on our walk to one of our favorite New England beaches called Clay Head. 3. Forest and Sassy (cows) are there all year but still want your attention in September and are so cute 4. We found Hawaiian shave ice that tasted just like what we had in Hawaii. 5. There’s a sunset tradition where boats honk their horns as the sun goes down. 6. Sunrise and sunset here are so magical. 7. We loved the beach bar at the Block Island Beach House, they have a great breakfast too. 8. Bikes and scooters would be an ideal way to explore every corner of the island. But we brought our car over and that was fun too! 9. The farmers market is so coastal chic. 10. There’s a farm with a camel, a highland cow and other creatures… 11. Exploring the beaches was so peaceful and at times it was jus...