21 Great Beaches to Take Your Dog on Long Island

it is difficult to imagine that instead of a dog is happier than at a beach. Whether running in the sand, jump in the water or just sunbathing, every dog ​​deserves a day at the beach. But too often, owners of retrievers on a strip of sandy beach are signs designed to make hearts - both human and canine - static: no dogs on the beach.This sign is certainly wide, Long Island. If you were the stretch of the coast of Long Island on a single line covering 1,180 miles - think of a coast line from New York to Chicago. It must surely be a place on the beach for your dog, right? Dogs are generally not allowed on the island long sound tracks on the north coast, but you can get your dog into the Atlantic Ocean on the south coast. Here are some good choices, the head roughly west to east:
Nassau Beach Park-LidoNassau Beach Park are welded together three clubs private beach chic in the 1960s. If you saw Matt Dillon in Flamingo Kid (1984) who saw that the beach and the cabins were. Over the years, the beach has become deteriorated and "ruinous" is often synonymous with "relaxed restrictions against dogs." Today there is a dog park Lido Avenue Nickerson Beach Park and Nassau Beach Park is open to dogs when birds do not nest from September 15 to March 1.
Gardiner County Park, West IslipThe road to the beach in this beautiful dog park leads to a sandy beach where your dog can romp in the Great South Bay. Almost any time of the year you can find someone to play in these waters.
Fire Island west entrance by Robert Moses CausewayIn 1857, Congress appropriated $ 40,000 for the construction of a 168-foot brick lighthouse tower of Fire Island, The tower stands on a Connecticut blue stone recovered from the first round of the island that was built too short . Light of Fire Island is modified from a creamy yellow to mark its current factory alternate black and white bands in August 1891. In 1980 the lighthouse was restored to its 1939 (when power is first insalled) and remains a public aid to navigation. The lighthouse from the beach to the east of the village of Kismet is open to dogs between Labor Day and mid-March.
Fire Island this entry through the William Floyd ParkwayDogs are allowed anywhere on the large sand dunes supported between Labor Day and mid-March while driving is also allowed here. If you have a private boat or take a ferry to the dog inside the island 32 kilometers of fire during the summer, dogs are allowed in the event of non-ocean, sand patch lifeguarded not. Dogs are not allowed on rescuers Watch Hill and Sailors Haven beaches. Other closures may occur at any time due to active plover nesting. If the Atlantic surf is beating too intimidating for your dog, you can also find some access sand along the Great South Bay. Dogs are allowed on the beaches, in the Robert Moses State Park attached to the western end of Fire Island.
Smith Point County Park, ShirleyThe park extends from the eastern end of Fire Island National Seashore Wilderness tip of the island in Moriches Inlet. The Smith of Smith Point was William "Tangier" Smith, who had 50 miles of waterfront on Long Island in 1600. Most bathers walk to the beach through a tunnel beneath the dunes, but dog owners must pass the entrance to the campsite is. Wooden stairs lead to the dunes and you can take your dog to the end of Moriches Inlet. On July 17, 1996, TWA Flight 800 exploded in mid-air 14 miles from the coast here, killing all 230 on board. A granite monument with the flags of the 14 victims on the way from New York to Paris, the park was inaugurated in 2004.
Shinnecok County East Park, SouthamptonShinnecock Inlet did not exist before September 24, 1938, when the "Great New England Hurricane" unleashes its full force in Westhamption. Yet the most devastating affect the north-east coast, its lasting impact hurricane by the entry cut through the barrier island. There are many off-road activity on this beach and this means that dogs can play as well.
Cooper Beach SouthamptonThis is the main beach of the town, which was established in 1640 as the first English colony in New York. Access can be problematic - and expensive - for non-residents of the summer, but the sands spread everywhere in the offseason. Come December and your dog can join the annual autumn polar bear.
Beaches-East Hampton East HamptonThere are five beaches of East Hampton (only three are potentially insecure) and Main Beach on Ocean Avenue is perennially ranked among the most beautiful beaches in America. And dogs on the beach before 9:00 am and after 18:00 every day of the second Sunday in May until 30 September. After your dog is welcome at any time.
Bridgehampton Bridgehampton Beaches-Dogs not allowed in any of the five beaches owned by the city during the summer. If you are in the city between April 1 and October 1 Your dog can experience the great waves of the Atlantic Ocean and Pond Peter Gibson Beach, east of Sagg Main Street - just before 9:00 am and after 6:00 p.m. ET only if it is within 150 meters of access roads.
Amagansett Amagansett BeachThe beach at the end of Atlantic Avenue is open to dogs all year round, but only before 10:00 and after 6:00 on May 15 and September 15. Behind the beach is a rare double dune system that has destroyed most of the rest of Long Island. If you explore the dunes with your dog to be in search of Fowler's toad, amphibian only aboard U.S. Navy.
Napeague Harbor, Hither Hills State ParkYour dog is not allowed on the ocean beach at Hither Hills when the park is open, but there is a strip of sandy beach along the east coast of Napeague Harbor is accessible from the end of Napeague Harbor Road north of Montauk (Route 27). You can hike north dark Goff Point and Napeague Bay and the pool is easy for your dog on the gentle waves lapping the shore brown sands.
Napeague State Park-Promise LandState Park extends from the Atlantic Ocean through the South Fork neck Gardiners Bay. It is totally undeveloped and looks more or less like it did when the wetlands here were washed by the hurricane of 1938. Access to the beach is Ocean Drive vehicles blank wheels and can not be closed in summer plover nesting. You can also try parking along Montauk (Route 27) and walk half a mile from the beach on the dirt road.
Ditch Plains Beach State Park-ShadmoorThis backed by high cliffs beach can be reached by hiking in the state park or parks Township Road Ditch Plains Montauk Highway. Although there are large rocks on the beach, this is the last large expanse of sandy Atlantic Ocean to the east end of Long Island.
Camp Hero Montauk Point BeachThe beach below the cliffs of the former military reserve is reached by walking through an access road from the main parking. The beach is all boulders and surf makes this primarily a dog beach and swimming surfcasters athletics.
Bay beaches in the range of Long IslandBeaches-Montauk Point Montauk Point State ParkThese beaches in the open waters of Block Island Sound is not great, but not too crowded either, reached by hiking trail. Although the pavement easily than to the west, and not on the sunny beaches. Instead, back-dune beaches are ideal for hiking with your dog and it brings in light waves.
Outer Beach County Park, Theodore RooseveltLocated at the end of East Lake Road, this beach is managed by a separate camper camping only. You can also hike to the Big Reed Nature Trail sand / pebble beach in the park. On the west side of East Lake Road can be pulled to the side of the road and throw your dog a stick on Lake Montauk in a small sandy beach, which is a town of East Hampton Preserve.
Cedar Point Beach Cedar Point County ParkAlthough this beach is mainly tinkering over a mile of frontage on Gardiner's Bay. Stay close to the water for easy walking.
Wades Beach, Shelter IslandMost of the island between the branches of the reserve consists Mashomack that does not allow dogs. But Midway Road, west of Route 114, your dog can play in 500 meters of sandy beach on the north shore of the Strait of Shelter Island.
Long Beach Park-NoyackWith water Aqua-tone shallow, long curved beach at the foot of Noyack Bay looks like the edge of a tropical port. The gentle waves attempt any level of swimmer canine. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round in designated areas, usually when the cobblestones dominate the arena.
Island Indian Beach Indian Island County ParkA crescent-shaped strip of coarse sand was formed to connect the island to the continent in Flanders Bay. Some shells and mixed with sand and waves her dog lover stones can enjoy a sparkling challenge here.
East Point Beach EastAt the tip of the North Fork. Suffolk County remains an open area of ​​48 hectares. The beach and the beach Truman on Route 25 (East Marion residents only) played an important role during the War of 1812. A half-mile short track takes his dog along a mile of beach on Long Island Sound.
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