north lighthouse

This area is obviously on the coast and is stunning. We were there in October 2014 and had glorious weather which obviously benefited us. A great place to visit with free parking too

We saw this from two vantage points, but since we were on a tour, we did not have a chance to go into the lighthouse - I'm not sure that it was open since the season was over. It was beautiful and well worth seeing.

We biked in, walked to the trail to the back of the lighthouse, and then out to the beach through dunes, around the point and back. The two beach sides were radically different. It was a beautiful walk. The sand made it a little bit demanding.

Beautiful spot @ the very tip of the island. The beach path leading to the building was clean and serene.

We rented bikes and rode up the island to the North Lighthouse. You can't actually ride all the way to the lighthouse. There is quite a distance to be walked. There are beautiful dunes all around the lighthouse. Usually it is open, but when we were there it was not.

It's a beautiful lighthouse on a beautiful spot. A fun excursion not far from everything else on Block.

I liked walking to this lighthouse and always like being near the water. I took many pictures and enjoyed my time spent here.

This is a beautiful old lighthouse! Gorgeous walk along the beach. Make sure to look to the south side of the lighthouse and see the memorial bench (made me tear up!) Great bike ride out to see it!

It's about a mile walk on the beach out to the lighthouse, and not an easy one at that. But it's totally worth it. The lighthouse was open recently and for a small donation (I think $3) you could walk around downstairs and see pictures and learn a bit more. The woman there gave a brief overview and let us wander. It's being renovated so we weren't able to go upstairs. But outside is so beautiful. It's tucked away inside the dunes and the breezes are strong here. Beautiful spot.

With the National Wildlife Refuge on the left, and ocean on the right, the walk to the end of the sandbar on which the lighthouse sits is about 2 miles roundtrip. It's either very soft sand or rocky hard packed so be prepared for a little effort. We were rewarded by a seal sunbathing among the gulls. The lighthouse was actually closed when we went but it's a lovely building and I hope to return and take the tour when it is open. There's parking, a bike rack, but no restroom (unless there is one inside the lighthouse) so plan accordingly. Not to be missed.

Very interesting museum. Lots of history here. Worth the visit. Not such a long walk as some say. Get in shape folks! Nice beach walk to a lovely historic structure.

Block Island North Light is located off the end of Corn Neck Road at the very northern tip of the “pork chop bone” end of the island. To get there from the docks, one needs transportation----car, moped, bicycle, or taxi. Once there, it’s about a 3/4 mile hike over a beach sand path that takes 20+ minutes.For those unable or unwilling to make the hike, there is still a good view and photo op of the lighthouse from the end of Corn Neck Road. From that spot, one can see the lighthouse tower and a good part of the keeper’s house that supports it. For the hikers and non-hikers alike, it’s worth the trip out to the tip of the island. Once there, visitors will see a place of unspoiled beauty. The building is open Thursday to Monday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is closed Tuesday and Wednesday and on rainy days.Our organized tour went to Block Island on a Wednesday so we did not get to tour the inside of the museum. But, the views from outside and at a distance of this picturesque spot were still excellent. Mariners have always given Block Island wide berth because this six-mile-long island is surrounded by two dangerous hazards: submerged rocks and shoals. Despite having two lighthouses, Block Island has seen about 59 shipwrecks. In a twenty-year period in the early 1800’s before Block Island has its first lighthouse, 34 schooners, 15 sloops, 8 brigs, and two larger ships were lost on the rocks surrounding the island. The first Block Island North Light went into service in 1829. It was lost to the sea in few years due to the unstable land on the point where it was located. In 1837, a new lighthouse was built attached to the roof of keeper’s house made of granite. That was built ¼ mile inland. That structure was also lost to the sea. In 1857, a third lighthouse of granite was built even further inland. That one soon needed replacement. In 1866, a fourth lighthouse was constructed atop a granite keeper’s house on a more stable site.LIGHTHOUSE STATS:Height of tower: 55 feetHeight of focal plane: 58 feetAutomated: 1956Discontinued: 1973Relighted: October 2010 as a private aid to navigationCharacteristic: Flashing white every five secondsOptic: Fourth-order Fresnel lens In 1973, the United States Fish & Wildlife Service took over Block Island North Light and 28 acres surrounding it. The parcel of land became a wildlife refuge. The lighthouse fell into disrepair and became a victim of vandalism.In 1984 the Town of New Shoreham bought the lighthouse and two acres of land for $1.00. The town formed the North Light Commission. After much restoration work, the first floor of the keeper’s house was opened to the public as a museum in 1993. If you found this review helpful, kindly click YES below.

Park at the north end of Corneck Road at Settler's Rock, and walk up the beach to the North Lighthouse and the spit of sand that forms the north end of Block Island. Standing there, the mainland is 13 miles away, but it feels like a world away. On the incoming tide, the water rushes north on both sides of the island, forming fascinating (and sometimes dangerous) currents at the north point. Gulls nest along the west side facing Block Island Sound, and the water there is usually clearer and calmer.

The hike from the parking area was very pretty --- get here early because parking is limited--- follow the beach along to the North Light --- stop at Settlers rock and read the stone---one at the light house the views toward the main land is amazing --- there is an interactive center that was not open at the time we went --- I believe it opens at 10 ---- when we got pack to the parking lot there was a food truck open for lunch ---- this is a must do!

After a walk down the beach which will give your calves a workout, we made it to a beautiful lighthouse with beautiful views.It is a self-guided tour but the workers are very informative about the lighthouse and its history.To note: lighthouse tour cost $3 and they are always in need of singles ($1). The lighthouse is closed 2 days a week (I think Tues/Wed) so check the schedule if you are hiking out to it to go inside. Definitely worth the walk out there. Beautiful Views! Great history!