DOG FRIENDLY GETAWAY IN MONTAUK, NEW YORK

Long Island, New York is well known for it's beautiful beaches and great schools.  One thing it isn't known for is being very dog friendly.  That doesn't mean there aren't some great places around Long Island you can enjoy with your dog.  But there's a great Dog Friendly getaway in Montauk New York, at the Eastern end of Long Island.  It's one of the few places on Long Island where you'll find some beautiful, fun spots to hang out in with your dog. 

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My dog Icy, observes the ocean at Gosman's Dock

Grab your pooch and take a trip with us to a hidden gem of Long Island, Montauk Point!

DOG FRIENDLY MONTAUK, LONG ISLAND NY


Montauk is at the Eastern end of Long Island, and I mean the very end.  You'll see t-shirts, bumper stickers, and other items sporting the phrase "MONTAUK.  THE END" because Montauk Point marks the very end of Long Island.  Step off Montauk Point and you're in the open Atlantic ocean, miles away from land.

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My dog Icy along the bluffs in Montauk, Montauk Lighthouse in the background

One of the main attractions on Montauk Point is the 200 year old historic Lighthouse.  For a fee, visitors can go up to the top of the lighthouse and look out over the Atlantic ocean and all of Montauk.

As you travel East to Montauk, you'll pass through the posh area known as The Hamptons.  If you're interested in this "playground to the rich and famous" check out my blog post 100 Places To See With Your Dog: The Hamptons, New York.


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My dog Icy on the beach

Summer fun on Long Island is all about the beach!  Sunbathing, surfing, jetskiing, boating, or hiking the sand dunes and bluffs are a favorite past time of Long Islanders.  Having grown up on Long Island, I can attest to the fact that Long Islanders love their beaches and waterways! 

Sadly, there are few beaches around "The Island" that allow dogs.  Montauk, however, has at least two great beaches that are open to dogs all year round, at any time of the day!  Unlike the beaches of Montauk's next door neighbor The Hamptons, where stringent rules restrict dogs' access to beaches.


CAMP HERO STATE PARK , Montauk Long Island, NY


Camp Hero was a military base until it was given to New York's Office of Parks, Recreation, and historic Preservation in the 1980's.  It was even used as a cannon practice site during the Revolutionary War! No we didn't find any cannonballs - other than those in nearby pools - LOL!   Camp Hero lies along the beautiful Montauk coastline and is dog friendly!  We had a great time romping in the ocean, taking in the beauty of the coastline and the bluffs.


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My dog frolicking in the waves on a beach in Montauk

In the photo below, you can see the historic Montauk Lighthouse in the distance.  We had to hike down a steep narrow trail to get from the bluffs down to the beach, but is was so worth it!

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My dog on the beach near Montauk Lighthouse

The steep bluffs at Camp Hero are eroding and can be dangerous if you get too close.  We enjoyed their beauty from a safe distance.

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My dog overlooking the bluffs along Montauk Point, NY


MONTAUK POINT STATE PARK & HISTORIC LIGHTHOUSE


Montauk Point State Park is the very Eastern tip of Montauk, just down the road from Camp Hero State Park. The Lighthouse at Montauk Point is the big tourist attraction out there.  Camp Hero is free IF you've already paid the $8 parking fee at Montauk Point State Park, so keep your receipt!



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Dogs aren't allowed at the Lighthouse, but they're allowed on the beach! 

During the American Revolution, Montauk Point was the scene of many marine disasters.  After the revolution, the newly formed American Government wanted to stimulate trade with other nations.  In order to do that, they needed to make the waters off Montauk Point a less treacherous area for sea vessels and create safer passage to key ports in New York and Baltimore.  

In 1796 the Montauk Lighthouse, the first lighthouse built in New York state, was born out of this necessity.  It's the 4th oldest active lighthouse in America, still safely guiding mariners through the thick fog that often blankets the ocean off the coast of Eastern Long Island. It's a huge source of pride for native Long Islanders!


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My dog Icy exploring the shores of Montauk State Park


The beach at Montauk Point State Park has a lot more seaweed and large rocks than Camp Hero's beach, but it's still fun!




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I'm telling you, I see a MERMAID out there!  I'll bet she helps guide the boats to safety in the fog by singing to the Sailors!


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Look Ma, a crabby!  Can we have him for dinner? Oh wait, no, looks like someone already ate him.

GOSMAN'S DOCK, Montauk, Long Island, NY


Gosman's Dock is a waterfront area in Montauk that started out in the 1940's as a small chowder stand.   It has grown into a popular little entertainment area with several shops, an ice cream stand, a clam bar, and a few waterfront restaurant's including the main eatery, Gosman's Dock restaurant.  Most of the restaurants aren't dog friendly on outdoor patios, but the one in this photo allows dogs on this casual outdoor "clam bar patio".

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My dog Icy and I at Gosman's dock, Montauk NY


After a super fun and exhausting day in Montauk, we head West and drive back home.  Of course, we're starved after all that fun in the sun so we stop at one of the many dog friendly restaurants along the way!

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87 comments:

M. K. Clinton said...

OMD! I love lighthouses and that one is fabulous! What a beautiful place to visit. It must have been such fun growing up near a beach. ☺

Dachshund Nola said...

Looks like some fabulous places! I'd love to visit.

Unknown said...

All those places look lovely!

Hailey and Zaphod and their Lady said...

Those are some beautiful places!

Talent Hounds said...

I've always loved the look of light houses on the coast. There's something just so beautiful about them.

Unknown said...

WOW!!!! So amazing!!!! You have been to the most beautiful places!!!
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SlimDoggy said...

SlimDoggy's dad is from Dix Hills, LI so we love the beaches out there! Looks like a fun time.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

I love them too! The Montauk Lighthouse has such a wonderful history, it really was a very important lighthouse in terms of trading back in the late 1700's. Thanks for stopping by M.K.!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

It really is a beautiful place, with some nice dog friendly beaches - a rarity on Long Island! Thanks for stopping by!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

So lovely! And dog friendly! Thanks for stopping by!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

These are two lovely beaches, we had such a nice time! Thanks for stopping by!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Oh, me too! The crashing waves along the beach, the open ocean beyond, and the steep bluffs - I love that!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Thanks Jenna! We really have been lucky these last few years to be able to travel cross country with our dogs. Such beautiful memories! Thanks for stopping by Jenna!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Oh Wow!! You're from Dix Hills? We have a home right next door in Huntington! My brother in law grew up in Dix Hills. We love the beaches out here too, so lovely! Not many are dog friendly but I've been scouring the Island to find the ones that are! Thanks for stopping by!

Lapdog Creations said...

Wow - sure looks like an awesomely pet friendly place! Love all of your photos!

Unknown said...

Montauk Point looks like such a cool place to take your four legged munchkins! I also love lighthouses -- and it looks like your back in NY, how is it!? What a great blue sky beach day you all had for this trip. Loved these pics!

Tenacious Little Terrier said...

That looks like a lovely place to go visit with a lot to do. We're lucky to have a ton of dog-friendly beaches here!

Unknown said...

So gorgeous! I've never been to the East coast its a place i'd love to visit!

The Daily Pip said...

I love old lighthouses. It's too bad Montauk doesn't have more dog friendly beaches though Camp Hero State Parks looks beautiful. I so wish we lived near the ocean. We are off Lake Michigan, but it just isn't the same. Ruby's not a big fan of the beach - she's more of a woodsy dog.

Sweet Purrfections said...

I think it's great you can find such amazing places to visit with your dogs.

Unknown said...

What a fun trip! Thanks for documenting. It is great to know other places that are good to bring the pups!

FiveSibesMom said...

Fantastic! Love all the pics! My family is out on the Island, so wonderful suggestions to keep in mind! Pinning & Sharing!

Dash Kitten Crew said...

I LOVE your pictures!! It's so cool to see doggy day out pictures. Well done!

FidoseofReality said...

My friend lives on Long Island and we are going to visit her in 2 weeks. I am going to see if we can go here. Love it!

Beth said...

What a lovely place to visit! One of my friends goes to Long Island to visit family, I'll have to tell her about Montauk having a dog friendly beach. Did Phoebe go too?

Talent Hounds said...

What a great place to visit. I love the beach and the ocean (my Aussie heritage). We have nice beaches and lakes but not quite the same. That Italian restaurant sounds fabulous too.

Sadie said...

We haven't made it to Montauk yet. It looks beautiful, we will have to make a point of doing so!

Unknown said...

Looks like a beautiful place would love to see it someday, and glad there is at least one pet friendly outdoor patio. Love Dolly

Kitty Cat Chronicles said...

What a fun trip! Love the scenery - it's beautiful! I've never been anywhere in NY other than NYC. I have to admit I didn't even know The Hamptons were in NY! lol. Glad that you all enjoyed a fun trip and found several dog-friendly activities!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Thanks, I'm glad you like my photos! It is quite dog friendly, especially for Long Island which isn't the most dog friendly place overall.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

I love lighthouses too, they're so cool especially the historic ones! Yeah, we're back in NY. Happy to be back but I'll miss AZ so very much. Long Island does have incredible beaches though, no beaches in Arizona, LOL!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

You are so lucky to have great dog friendly beaches in California! We have so few here on Long Island, but this one in Montauk is great.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

It's really beautiful out on the East End as we call Eastern Long Island. I hope you can come visit some time Kerri!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

I love old lighthouses too, the more historic the better! There were two dog friendly beaches in Montauk which was great. They're much more dog friendly than some other areas of Long Island. My dogs love both the woods & the beach!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Not always easy to find, but when I do find a great dog friendly destination I love to share!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

It was super fun! I love finding great dog friendly destinations & sharing our adventures.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Thanks, glad you like my photos! I didn't know you had family out here, if you come to visit please let me know I'd love to meet in person! Thank you for sharing this, much appreciated!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Thanks, I'm so glad you like the photos! It's so beautiful out in Montauk you almost can't take a bad shot!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Oh, it's so beautiful you will love it and so will Dexter! I hope you make it to Montauk.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

It is so lovely! Definitely let your friend know that Camp Hero and the lighthouse beach are dog friendly, not everyone knows about that. Phoebe didn't come along this time, she stayed with Auntie Janice who loves her to pieces!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

It's a wonderful little beach town, I love it. The Tuscan House is The Best! I still cannot believe they are so dog friendly on their patio, it's such a nice restaurant.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Oh, it's so lovely out there. I love being in Montauk and just enjoying looking out on the open ocean, seeing the boats come in at the marina. It's great, especially since it's dog friendly!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Yes, we were lucky to find a great dog friendly restaurant, The Tuscan House. We just love it there, even when we don't have the dogs with us!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

That is so funny, I'm sure many people don't know where The Hamptons are. Eastern Long Island is such a beautiful place, but it gets Super crowded during the height of Summer.

Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittens said...

Your photos are absolutely fantastic. Any pup would be over-the-moon to take a trip like this!! Love love love!!!

Tenacious Little Terrier said...

What a lovely place to visit. And how exciting to see a mermaid! Oregon's beaches pretty much all allow dogs so we're always surprised when other places limit access.

Lapdog Creations said...

Such a beautiful spot! Love that lighthouse in the background...

Unknown said...

Wow Long Island looks amazing! Especially the beach! I can just imagine my two fluffies running around having fun there! I think I might head to beach tomorrow - thanks for the inspiration ;)

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Dash Kitten Crew said...

I am such a big lighthouse fan, they have such magic even though they are practical things.

Woew - this is a coll place I love that they are THE END. We have Cape Reinga here its the very top of NZ and nothing is beyond it!!

Happy-Go-Doodle said...

What a wonderful adventure! Your lighthouse images are beautiful and they give me such a feel for the beauty of your surroundings. And a pet-friendly restaurant that LOVES dogs? What a happy ending to your day! Thank you for sharing!

Unknown said...

What a fun trip! I've been out to the north fork for a winery tour but never to Montauk before. I've always wanted to go out there. Looks beautiful. Sure seems like everyone had an amazing time.

Carleenp said...

Looks like an amazing trip! I have always wanted to go there but it is just far flung enough away that I doubt I'll get there any time soon. So pretty though!!

Lola The Rescued Cat said...

Would you believe I have never been to Montauk? I've been wanting to see the Lighthouse for years! These photos make me want to go even more. I'm glad Icy and Phoebe had a great time.

Unknown said...

All of these places are parts of New York I have never seen! I have been to NYC twice - both times on business. Then I have been once to visit my husband's family. That was in a very small town in upstate New York. I would love to go again one day and see places like this!
I love how pet friendly these places are!

Sweet Purrfections said...

How nice to have a place where you can visit with your dogs. I love light houses

Lifewithmutts said...

I LOVE all the beaches and the lighthouse! ❤ Ahh, I wish we lived closer to the beach! Great post

Unknown said...

Sometimes it's hard to believe that there are such remote areas on Long Island since it's so close to NYC. I would love to visit there actually 2 dog friendly beaches is pretty good! The US Open (tennis) is at the end of the month it's on by bucket list to go some year. You don't by any chance like tennis do you?

Unknown said...

Wow! This looks so beautiful and I'm sure Icy had an amazing time in the ocean! How wonderful there are still a few dog friendly places on the east coast.

Unknown said...

WOW! Look at all those beautiful beaches! My favorite thing about traveling with dogs is finding dog-friendly restaurants. Some of them even have dog specific menus these days! I love it!

Hindy Pearson said...

Your pictures are beautiful, looks like you had a wonderful day. It's a shame there are so many dog un-friendly places, but a restaurant that was actually excited to see a dog? That was a bonus!

AmyShojai said...

Oh my doG, there are MERMAIDS? Ha! I always love reading your adventures and seeing the pictures. Bravo-Pup would for sure want to go find that mermaid, too. *s*

LaylasWoof said...

Everyone looks from the photographs that they had an amazing time and it is so great that you can go on holiday and take your dogs knowing that there are dog friendly places, it makes life so much easier for everyone.

Unknown said...

Oh wow! Camp Hero looks amazing! I love that the beach is dog friendly too. So many of them by us aren't, at least not during season. The pics are gorgeous.

Adrianas Best Recipes said...

We have never been to Montauk, New York but now I want to visit as I can bring Bella with me and she will have fun visiting all those places

Scruffy Little Terrier said...

It looks so lovely there and glad to hear that there were a couple of dog friendly beaches to enjoy and somewhere to eat too! Love the lighthouse too!

Holly said...

Beautiful pictures!! Sounds like a great day out.

Lola The Rescued Cat said...

Would you believe I've never been to Montauk?!? This only makes me want to go even more. I'm glad you and the pups had a great day.

Dash Kitten Crew said...

Oh this looks total heaven to me! Your pictures are so much fun, thank you and if you need someone to carry your bags next time - I'm here :-)

DawgBlogger said...

Wow, a hundred places? Jasmine would have appreciated that. Cookie is quite content in one spot as long as there are frogs or other small critters to play with.

Impurrfectlife said...

I lived in NYC for years and never made it to Montauk or the Hamptons. Now that I've moved from New York, I have to leave these destinations for my bucket list. These are great places to visit with or without a dog. Classic destination must visit places with beautiful sights to see.

Sweet Purrfections said...

So glad you are able to find dog friendly locations near where you travel. Unfortunately I believe some beaches are off limits to dogs because of irresponsible owners. My nail salon is beside a dog groomer and you wouldn’t believe the number of people who don’t clean up after their dogs outside the store.

Tenacious Little Terrier said...

Lovely beach. I like exploring light houses with Mr. N but he hasn't actually been in one yet. Some day!

Sadie said...

Is it sad that I know this place from the television show 'The Affair', and The Hamptons from 'SATC'?! I enjoyed reading your tourist information and learning about the area's history. It's always nice to learn about dog-friendly places. We can pack our own vegan picnic so not too worried about patios.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Thanks Hindy I'm so glad you enjoyed it! It's always a great time in Montauk with the dogs and we love the Tuscan House, they are so wonderful to the dogs!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

I'm so glad you enjoy reading about our adventures with Icy & Phoebe! Icy would be happy to share her favorite mermaid spots LOL!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

I love traveling with my dogs, I actually hate to leave them! We always have a great time out in Montauk.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Thanks for the compliment on our photos, these are some of my favorites. Camp Hero is a really interesting place with so much history, and the bluffs are gorgeous - I hope they don't disappear with all the storms we have!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

I'm sure Bella would have a ball out there! It's a long drive out to The End of Long Island but it's so worth it.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

We love that there are 2 dog friendly beaches in Montauk and a couple of dining patios the dogs are welcome to enjoy between Montauk and The Hamptons.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Thanks Holly! It really was a great time.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

I can't believe you've never been to Montauk! You must go, it's incredible out there - we love it.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

LOL!! We can always use help with all the treat bags we pack for Icy & Phoebe! I'm glad you think our photos are fun, we enjoyed sharing them with you.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

At Least 100 Places, LOL! By now we've probably taken the dogs to a thousand places! Icy and Phoebe love discovering new places, it's so much fun exploring with them.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

I can't believe you never made it out to The Hamptons or Montauk when you lived in NYC, it's just a long LIRR train ride away! It's super crowded out there in Summer but after Labor Day it's much easier to get around.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

You're so right, irresponsible dog owners are everywhere and they ruin it for all dogs. That is the main reason communities don't want to give access to dogs! Why don't people get that??

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

I love the Montauk lighthouse, it's so special! Dogs aren't allowed inside but they can enjoy the beach that surrounds it.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

LOL!! Not sad at all, I totally understand that. The Hamptons is so infamous, it's been featured in many shows & movies. Masquerade was one of my favorites, with Rob Lowe and Meg Tilly. Love that movie!

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