Navigating a visit to the island with a pup in tow can definitely be challenging, but we know that for many of you it is worth it! We’ve done a roundup of all the things you want to know about where you can and can’t bring your fur buddy. Things are constantly changing on the island so we plan to update this post 2x per year to ensure it is as up to date as possible.

Dog Sitters/Walkers:

These folks definitely know more than us about this topic - we hear great things about all of them if you need some support during your visit:

1. Alfresco Tails MV 

2. Happy Tails MV Pet Sitting

3. Pet Care MV 

4. Island Dog Trainer

5. Sandy Tails MV 

Groomers:

1. Puppy Tales Dog Grooming 

2. Salty Dawg MV 

3. Cosmic Dog 

Boarding:

1. Animal Healthcare Services 

Hotels:

1. The Surfside Inn

2. HobKnob Inn

3. HarborView Hotel

4. Mansion House

5. Vineyard Square Hotel

6. Surfside Hotel 

Beaches/Walks: 

Please note that these have different policies in and out of season, and whether you can have your dog leashed or unleashed also depends on time of year you visit. Pay attention to the signage when you arrive, please!

1. Owen Park Bach (VH) 

2. John G Rogers Dog Park (VH) 

3. Sepiessa Point Reservation (WT) 

4. Lambert’s Cove (before 10am, WT) 

5. John Presbury Norton Farm (WT) 

6. Chilmark Pond Preserve (Chilmark) 

7. Peaked Hill (Chilmark) 

8. Caroline Tuthill Preserve (Edgartown) 

9. Lighthouse Beach (Edgartown) 

10. Cape Poge (Chappy) 

11. Lobsterville Beach (Aquinnah)

12. Trade Winds Preserve (OB) 

13. Manuel F. Correllus State Forest (Edg/OB, leashed) 

Transportation:

All ferries, buses and taxis welcome pets. However, the buses have a policy that if a passenger who is already on the bus objects to the animal (because of allergies or other reasons), the animal and owner are asked to take the next bus. If the animal and owner are already on the bus, they may remain and the objecting passenger is asked to take another bus. 

Restaurants:

Most restaurants with outdoor seating allow dogs, but here are a few we know are pup-friendly:

1. Town Bar + Grill

2. Coop De Ville

3. Lobsterville Bar + Grill

4. Noman’s

5. Bad Martha Brewery 

6. Black Dog Tavern

7. 19 Raw Oyster Bar 

8. Nancy’s Snack Bar Deck 

9. Scottish Bakehouse

10. Chilmark Flea Market 

11. Aalia’s Coffee

Retail: 

Taking a stroll down Main Street or Circuit Ave and want to pop-into your favorite shop? Here are a few we know will welcome you:

1. CB Stark Jewelers

2. Good Dog Goods

3. Edgartown Paper Store

4. Backwater Trading Company

5. Boys and Girls Second Hand Store

6. Lilly Pulitzer

7. Island Outfitters

8. Past and Presents

9. SBS Grain Store

10. Lululemon

11. Among the Flowers

12. Phillips Hardware

13. Lenox and Harvey

14. Rosewater Market

15. Rosewater Spirits

16. Fat Face Edgartown

Is there anything else you want us to include in this roundup, or know of more up to date information? Please don’t hesitate to reach out at marthasvineyardvacay@gmail.com