Sheenagh Caridi
Dog Friendly Martha's Vineyard
Updated: Mar 29
Want to enjoy the day exploring beautiful Martha's Vineyard with your bestest pal on four paws? Don't fret my pet, we have the road map to the island's most dog friendly places, for a day of adventure with your furry pal!
Start your day with breakfast, hit the trails for a hike, stop by the beach for a swim and end your day with a shopping spree in Edgartown, all with the company of your best furry friend.
Retail Shops With Pet Sections
In the mood to spoil your pup? They enjoy a day of retail therapy too!
There are many stores that are ready to for your dog to come in and shop to their hearts content, and below is a few stores who want to say hello to best friend!
Find everything from leashes and collars to treats and dog food!
Vineyard Haven
Black Dog Bakery Cafe: (outside only) Lots of fun themed dog treats!
Healthy Additions (dogs not allowed inside)
Edgartown
Oak Bluffs
Black Dog General Store: All Island Locations
Dog Friendly Retail Shops
Need a hooman retail therapy day, but don't want to leave Fido at home? Many stores are happy to welcome your dog and even have water and treats on hand!
We love businesses that love pooches!
Vineyard Haven
Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce
Edgartown
Oak Bluffs
Black Dog General Stores, All Island Locations
Dog Friendly Restaurants
Enjoy a meal and a beverage at these wonderful Island restaurants.
Pups allowed outside only.
Oak Bluffs
Edgartown
West Tisbury
Dog Friendly Beaches
Everyday will feel like National Dog Day when you get to soak up the sun and surf with your best friend. Enjoy a stroll, build a sandcastle or take a dip at these dog friendly beaches.
Edgartown
Fuller Street Beach
Lighthouse Beach
Norton Point Beach
Joseph Sylvia State Beach, (restrictions)
Chilmark
Lucy Vincent (restrictions)
West Tisbury
Lambert's Cove (restrictions)
Oak Bluffs
Oak Bluffs Town Beach (restrictions)
Eastville Beach
Chappaquidick
Cape Pogue Wildlife Refuge
Vineyard Haven
Owen Park Beach
Aquinnah
Lobsterville Beach
Dog Friendly Parks
Enjoy these dog friendly parks and play a round a fetch!
Vineyard Haven
John G. Rogers Dog Park
Owen Park
Oak Bluffs
Trade Wind Fields Preserve
Ocean Park
Dog Friendly Hikes
Grab your leash and get hiking! Lots of dog friendly trails to explore with options for no hunting properties during hunting season.
Edgartown
West Tisbury
Island Wide Locations
Manuel F. Correllus State Park
Martha's Vineyard Land Bank Properties, Check Here for their Dog Friendly properties
The Trustees Properties, Check Here for their Dog Friendly properties
Sheriff's Meadow Foundation, Check Here for their Dog Friendly properties
Other Dog Friendly Places
Dog Friendly Transportation
Check out our complete Dog Friendly Guide to Martha's Vineyard for all things dogs on the island!
Our adventuring on Martha's Vineyard
Dozer and Pip enjoying a dip in Sengekontacket, halfway through their hike at Caroline Tuthill in Edgartown.
Quinn and Bear getting their swim on at Lighthouse Beach in Edgartown.
Please take note of the island's leash laws. Keep your pups leashed for safety!
Information is subject to change and may not be up to date.
Always double check with the establishment before arriving.