A small shop near the center of Block Island that has cool beach and swimming clothing, snorkeling equipment, kite boards, various paddle boards, lots of surf boards and items to help keep you alive in the water.
They also rent equipment and you can frequently see people walking down Water or Dodge street carrying surfboards. They are probably headed to Diamondblue. The store will also rent beach chairs and umbrellas to less adventurous souls.
Diamondblue has a great and realistic staff. They not only will rent you the equipment but give you good advice. They quickly size up your abilities and weather conditions and offer succinct and sibylline words. "You'll have a great time surfing there today". Or perhaps "you'll die if you even think of going there. "Or "only a complete and total idiot would try that". Not always what you want to hear, but they realize having costumers dying isn't particular good for business.
A very cool little store that experienced sea dogs and surfers or complete landlubbers will feel comfortable in. read more