Andy’s Way:

Andy’s Way: This beach is one of the best places to go with toddlers. It is a spit of sand that sticks out into the Great Salt Pond and is part of an ecosystem known as a Salt Marsh. The salt marsh habitat is extremely diverse, home to numerous species of plants and animals. It is possible to see many types of crabs and birds. There are virtually no waves, plenty of shells and sweeping views of the Great Salt Pond and the Block Island National Wildlife Refuge. The beach itself is a mixture of sand, shells, rocks and seaweed. But it becomes mostly sandy at the water’s edge and it is easy to wade in. The water is extremely shallow and warmer than the water on the surf side. It is great for paddling around and using floating tubes, rubber rafts etc. Low tide is the best time to go because then you have the most access for exploring. Andy’s Way is the place to go on the island for clams. Do not dig clams without a license. You can obtain a clamming license at Block Island Marine, the marina that is home to The Oar restaurant.

Getting There: Continue past Scotch Beach traveling north on Corn Neck Road. Look closely for a small white street sign on the left that says Andy’s Way. Turn left here and drive in. There is a decent sized parking lot. At the western end of the parking lot there is a short trail to the beach.