The Scene Playful dolphins lead the way to lots of choice spots that line the four-mile beach, and the isolated location keeps crowds away. Hike to the southern point for a look at a landmark lighthouse that first lit up the night in 1887. The beam guided ships for decades before modern navigation systems pulled its plug. Hop in the Boat Nothing connects the island to the mainland so boats are the only way to go--Island Wind Tours delivers passengers to shore for a four-hour outing or navigates a 140-passenger catamaran for a one-hour cruise circling the island.