Dog's Life
City Spotlight: The Hamptons
By Mark Stuertz
When it comes to buddy-buddy time, The Hamptons takes the biscuit––dog biscuit that is! This stretch of beach towns—East Hampton, South Hampton, Bridgehampton, etc.—occupying the south fork of New York’s Long Island are filled with dogs and dog lovers, and these towns treat ’em right. In The Hamptons, you and your pal can play at the dog-friendly beach in the morning, grab lunch together at noon, romp at the dog park in the afternoon, and still make it to Yappy Hour.
Cedar Point County Park
Bring your pal to enjoy more than 607 beautiful recreational acres complete with an historic circa-1860 Cedar Point Lighthouse, nature trails, and the Cedar Point General Store and Snack Bar. You both can take in all the views of Gardiner’s Bay while strolling the grounds and walking over the narrow strip connecting the lighthouse with the mainland. Campsites are available too.
Alewive Brook Road, East Hampton, NY, 631-852-7620
www.co.suffolk.ny.us/departments/parks/Cedar Point County Park.aspx
Shopping in the Hamptons
What could be better than shopping in the Hamptons? Shopping with your best friend in the Hamptons! Looking for some new digs? Then head to the Polo Country Store. Once the home of an old general store, this place is steeped in classic Ralph Lauren fashion; you and your dog get to shop in comfort and put your best paw forward. Eager for more? Dog-trot over to Saks, where you can both browse to your heart’s content and nose up to the cosmetics counter for treats!
Polo Country Store
31-33 Main St., East Hampton, NY, 631-324-1222
www.stores.polo.com
Saks Fifth Avenue
1 Hampton Road, Southampton, NY, 631-283-3500
www.saksfifthavenue.com
Second Nature Markets
Packing a picnic? At Second Nature Markets, you can find natural foods and products with a full-service juice bar while your pal enjoys doggie treats from every register.
41 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, NY
70 Main St., Southampton, NY
631-324-5257
www.secondnaturemarkets.com
Hamptons Hound
Take your furry friend to Hamptons Hound for Yappy Hour every Saturday from 4-6 p.m. and savor the refreshments on the patio while people and dog watching. You: Sip wines, including Dog House cabernet sauvignon. Your buddy: Doggie treats and fresh laps of water, or make a trip to the Paw-Tisserie for dog treats. You both can browse dog collars, outdoor beds, bowls, and accessories.
2485 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, NY, 631-537-7650
www.hamptonshound.com
