For some travelers, a family vacation isn’t complete without their four-legged fur baby. Luckily, across the region, pet parents will discover dozens of hotels, wineries, restaurants, parks, cafes, breweries and more that welcome your furry friends. Check out the list below for some highlights of top spots you and the pup should be visiting!
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Check out these pet-friendly spots across the region:
🍻 Breweries
Grab a pint with your pup at one of Long Island’s dog-friendly breweries, where the atmosphere is as chill as the craft beers.
Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. (Greenport & Peconic)
Blue Point Brewery (Patchogue)
Six Harbors Brewing Company (Huntington)
Long Island Farm Brewery (Manorville)
Jamesport Farm Brewery (Riverhead)
🍷 Wineries
Sip and sniff — Long Island’s pet-welcoming vineyards offer the perfect blend of vino and vineyard views for you and your furry companion. For a full list of the region's wineries click here!
Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard (Baiting Hollow)
The Lenz Winery (Peconic)
Macari Vineyards (Mattituck)
RGNY Wine (Riverhead)
Croteaux Vineyards (Southold)
Duck Walk Vineyards (Watermill)
🐾 Attractions and more
From restaurants, to ferries and flower fields, Long Island has plenty of unique adventures that welcome four-legged tagalongs with open paws.
The Shed (Several locations - on outdoor patios)
Montauk Lighthouse (Montauk)
Davis Park Ferry (Patchogue to Fire Island)
Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden (Manorville)
Lavender By The Bay (East Marion and Calverton)
🛏️ Stay
Check into one of these pet-friendly hotels and inns where your dog will be treated like the VIP (Very Important Pup) they are.
Southampton Inn (Southampton)
The Maidstone Hotel (East Hampton)
The Residence Inn Long Island (Holtsville)
Sound View Greenport (Greenport)
Montauk Yacht Club (Montauk)
Hotel Indigo (Riverhead)
American Beech Hotel (Greenport)
Bentley Hotel (Southampton)
Canoe Place Inn & Cottages (Hampton Bays)
EHP Resort & Marina (East Hampton)
Hedges Inn (East Hampton)
The Maidstone Hotel (East Hampton)
Roundtree Amagansett (Amagansett)
Daunt's Albatross Resort (Montauk)
Hotel Moraine (Greenport)
Hilton Garden Inn (Riverhead)
Hyatt Place Long Island East End (Riverhead)
Sound View (Greenport)
Danfords Hotel & Marina (Port Jefferson)
The Pridwin Hotel & Cottages (Shelter Island)
Ram's Head Inn (Shelter Island)
Insider's Tip: This is a short list of pet-friendly hotels. To see the region's entire lodging directory with accommodation details, check out DLI's brand new Inspiration Guide, pages 72-75.
🌳 Parks
Let your dog roam and sniff to their heart’s content at these scenic parks packed with trails, trees, and tail-wagging fun.
Blydenburgh County Park (Smithtown)
Heckscher State Park (East Islip)
Gardiner County Park (Bay Shore)
Sunken Meadow Trail (Kings Park)
Insider's Tip: Suffolk County has many amazing parks. Find your next hike HERE.
🏖️ Beaches
Paws in the sand and noses in the breeze — these beautiful beaches are perfect for dog-friendly coastal escapes.
Smith Point County Park (Shirley)
Shinnecock East County Park (Southampton)
Wades Beach (Shelter Island)
Indian Island County Park (Riverhead)
Port Jefferson Village Beach East (Port Jefferson)
Insider's Tip: Check out ALL of Suffolk County's beaches here!
