đ Dog-Friendly Places on Martha's Vineyard
Our most-requested post of all time...people really want to know where they can bring their dogs! We detail the stores, restaurants, beaches and paths can bring your pup.
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! Weâve done a roundup of all the things you want to know about where you can and canât 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:
Groomers:
Boarding:
Hotels:
The Surfside Inn
HobKnob Inn
HarborView Hotel
Mansion House
Vineyard Square Hotel
Surfside HotelÂ
Beaches/Walks:Â
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!
Owen Park Bach (VH)Â
John G Rogers Dog Park (VH)Â
Sepiessa Point Reservation (WT)Â
Lambertâs Cove (before 10am, WT)Â
John Presbury Norton Farm (WT)Â
Chilmark Pond Preserve (Chilmark)Â
Peaked Hill (Chilmark)Â
Caroline Tuthill Preserve (Edgartown)Â
Lighthouse Beach (Edgartown)Â
Cape Poge (Chappy)Â
Lobsterville Beach (Aquinnah)
Trade Winds Preserve (OB)Â
Manuel F. Correllus State Forest (Edg/OB, leashed)Â
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.Â
Restaurants:
Most restaurants with outdoor seating allow dogs, but here are a few we know are pup-friendly:
Town Bar + Grill
Coop De Ville
Lobsterville Bar + Grill
Nomanâs
Bad Martha BreweryÂ
Black Dog Tavern
19 Raw Oyster BarÂ
Nancyâs Snack Bar DeckÂ
Scottish Bakehouse
Chilmark Flea MarketÂ
Aaliaâs Coffee
Retail:Â
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:
CB Stark Jewelers
Good Dog Goods
Edgartown Paper Store
Backwater Trading Company
Boys and Girls Second Hand Store
Lilly Pulitzer
Island Outfitters
Past and Presents
SBS Grain Store
Lululemon
Among the Flowers
Phillips Hardware
Lenox and Harvey
Rosewater Market
Rosewater Spirits
Fat Face Edgartown
Is there anything else you want us to include in this roundup, or know of more up to date information? Please donât hesitate to reach out at marthasvineyardvacay@gmail.com