Dog Friendly Beaches in Stony Brook, NY

Port Jefferson Harbor is a pet-friendly spot in New York. This small, harbor-side beach in the Village of Port Jefferson has an excellent area for owners to walk their pups. Try to go at low tide; there's a lot more beach then! The location is very dog-centric, so along with a romp on the beach, it's nice to walk through the village.

Jennings Beach is a pet-friendly area covering 27 acres along the Long Island Sound in Fairfield, CT. Dogs and horses are welcome at this off-leash beach from October 1st to March 31st. Pets must be cleaned up after and aren't permitted on the boardwalks, pavilions or playgrounds.

Compo Beach Off-Leash Dog Area welcomes Fido to play along the sandy shoreline from October 1st through March 31st in Westport, CT. The off-leash section is located south of the brick bathhouses and is clearly marked. Please note that the area is not fenced, so pets must be supervised at all times. Dogs are not permitted on the playground, pavilion or beach walkways.

Penfield Beach in Fairfield, CT is a pet-friendly beach open to leashed dogs and horses from October 1st to March 31st. Offering 3.5 acres of sandy shoreline, this beach is a popular spot for locals and one that Fido is sure to enjoy. Please remember to clean up after your pets during your visit.

After Labor Day until March 15, leashed dogs can join you on bayside beaches at the Fire Island Lighthouse in Bay Shore, NY. Pets are restricted from ocean beaches during the spring and summer months due to nesting birds. Dogs are not permitted inside the lighthouse or buildings, but you can enjoy exploring the pet-friendly coastal trails together.