Is anyone out there? Oh, hi. Yes – it’s me again. I know we’ve been radio silent over here since April 16th — omg. As my mom continues to tell me, “Lauren – if you stop posting, you will loose all of your followers.” What’s most surprising is that my traffic has been the highest it’s ever been since launching my little corner of the web over 9 years ago. Hopefully if you’re reading this, you haven’t given up on me yet or at least like to follow along on Instagram or Pinterest. 🙂
Anywho, Josh and I just got back from our first socially distanced weekend getaway in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. What I love most about visiting Watch Hill is that you can get there in two and half hours from Manhattan, the neighborhoods/homes are stunning and the ocean views are incredible! Remember when we visited for the Ocean House Polo Match? We wore our masks the entire trip, ate meals outside as much as possible and we didn’t have any hotel staff come in to clean our room throughout our stay. Overall we felt safe during our trip and hope to do another similar weekend trip later this summer!
If you’re looking to escape to Watch Hill this summer, we recommend staying at the Watch Hill Inn! It’s not as expensive as Ocean House, however, you get all of the benefits of Ocean House including the beach access which in my opinion is everything!
Here’s a quick list of some of our favorite things to do in the area:
- Grab breakfast or lunch at the Ocean House Verandah – not many people know about it, the tables are spaced out and the views are incredible! Dinner outside on their Seaside Terrace is also a must.
- Stop in Stonington, Connecticut for a charming New England experience and to visit a few antique stores like Cosign and Design or Grand and Water Antiques.
- Grab sandwiches to-go at Ten Sandwiches before heading to the beach – a few of the best beaches in the area include Watch Hill Beach, Westerly Beach or East Beach.
- Pick up a t-shirt or hat at Island Outfitters and really cute home decor at Bay Breeze Interiors
- Stop by the Weekapaug Inn for drinks on the lawn followed by a three course dinner.
- Last but not least, walk around the neighborhoods to check out the stunning coastal homes! The one below is one of my favorites I’ve seen on Instagram and accidentally stumbled upon during one of our walks.
That’s all for now! I’ll be back later this week sharing some new summer entertaining must-haves. Xo. Lauren
