If you’re someone who loves to travel with your four-legged friend, flying to Nantucket with Tradewind Aviation couldn’t be easier. Tradewind is a pet-friendly airline, with dogs welcome aboard both private and scheduled flights. Family-friendly Nantucket is also quite dog-friendly—if you know where to look. Ensure you follow the island’s pet guidelines and keep reading to make the most out of exploring Nantucket with your pup.
Where to Stay
The Cottages and Lofts at the Boat Basin
White Elephant Resorts operates the iconic White Elephant and Wauwinet hotels, as well as several other properties on the island. Its pet-friendly accommodations, The Cottages at Nantucket Boat Basin, offer “Woof Cottages” tucked away at the water’s edge near the marina. Special perks for your pooch include a customized dog tag, a dog bed, food and water bowls, and a welcome bag with treats your dog will love.
The Nantucket Hotel and Resort
This luxury hotel is known for its extraordinary hospitality, and its pet-friendly policies are no exception. The hotel welcomes dogs weighing 80 pounds or less to stay in designated pet-friendly rooms for an additional fee, making it easy for guests to bring their beloved pets along for their journey.
The Nantucket Resort Collection
The Nantucket Resort Collection offers an exceptional experience for pet owners looking to bring their furry friends along on vacation. With a range of dog-friendly amenities and services including a VIP Pet Program, this property makes it easy to travel with your pets and enjoy all that Nantucket has to offer.
Greydon House’s The Bungalow
Greydon House’s The Bungalow is a dog-friendly accommodation that offers a comfortable and luxurious stay for both you and your furry friend. This charming bungalow is located in the heart of Nantucket, offering easy access to the island’s beautiful beaches and scenic trails that you and your dog can explore together.
Brass Lantern Inn
A 16-room boutique hotel located just outside of the heart of town, Brass Lantern Inn is one of the most pet-friendly hotels on the island. The Inn features cozy and comfortable rooms that are perfect for you and your dog to relax in after a day of adventure. Amenities for your furry friend provided by the hotel include a cozy bed, water and food bowls, and treats. You can also take advantage of the inn’s beautiful garden area, which is a great spot to unwind with your pup while enjoying the fresh island air.
Where to Eat
Whether you’re looking for a casual beachside spot or a fine-dining experience, Nantucket has plenty of options that cater to parties with dogs.
Cisco Brewers
This iconic Nantucket hangout is one of the island’s most dog-friendly spots. It has beer, food vendors, live music, and a large patio perfect for leashed and friendly pups. It has become a staple in the Nantucket community, offering an extensive selection of beers, spirits, and wine that are brewed and distilled on-site. The brewery’s laid-back atmosphere, combined with its commitment to sustainable practices and local sourcing, has made it an icon in the craft brewing industry, attracting visitors from all over the world.
Sandbar at Jetties Beach
The seating at this open-air beachfront restaurant spills out onto the sand, so there’s plenty of space for visitors and their dogs to spread out during their meal. It’s the perfect place to sip on frozen cocktails and indulge in fresh seafood while enjoying a leisurely afternoon with your furry friend.
Millie’s
Millie’s Nantucket is a favorite of locals and visitors alike and is considered one of the island’s best spots for watching the sunset. Its fish tacos are legendary, and it also offers one of Nantucket’s best New England-style lobster rolls. To accommodate those bringing pets along, they offer plenty of outdoor seating that is pet-friendly.
Easy Street Cantina
This casual spot offers everything from Tex-Mex favorites to fresh seafood, and its walkup window and plentiful outdoor seating make it ideal for bringing along your dog.
Where to Shop
From chic boutiques to local pet stores, Nantucket offers a variety of shopping experiences that cater to both you and your dog’s needs. Whether you’re looking for stylish accessories for your pet or unique souvenirs to take home, you’re sure to find something special.
The Black Dog General Store
With a name like The Black Dog, you’re correct to assume this general store, part of a large collection of shops and bakeries that started on Martha’s Vineyard, is welcoming to pups. Pick up a treat for your pup from its extensive collection of dog items.
Pawsitivity
Pawsitivity is a local pet store dedicated to providing high-quality products and services for dogs and their owners on Nantucket. Forget to pack a collar, leash, or harness? No worries! Take them straight to Pawsitivity, a small boutique that sells all of the above, in addition to adorable accessories such as sweaters, jackets, and more.
Geronimo’s of Nantucket
This pet supply store sells food and other necessities, but it also offers a fun variety of toys, treats, and more. For those who may be visiting Nantucket long-term, Geronimo’s also provides crate rentals and DIY dog washing services.
Where to Play
Beaches
For some outdoor fun with your dog this summer, look no further than a day on the beach. Many of Nantucket’s iconic beaches, including Jetties Beach, Cisco Beach, and Dionis Beach, are friendly to dogs—with some rules. Unmanned beaches with no lifeguards are generally open to leashed dogs year-round as long as there are no endangered species’ habitats present.
During the summer months, leashed dogs are only allowed on lifeguard beaches before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
Land Bank Dog Park
Nantucket’s first fenced-in dog park opened in 2021 and has since become incredibly popular with locals and visitors. The mid-island Land Bank Dog Park is open year-round from dawn to dusk and has two fenced areas, one for large dogs and one for small dogs.
Tupancy Links
This nine-hole golf course turned conservation area contains several miles of trails and has turned into an unofficial meeting spot for local dog owners on the island. With its sweeping views of the harbor and the north shore, it’s a perfect spot for a mid-day walk with your pup.
Planning your next trip? Tradewind offers regular scheduled service to Nantucket from late April through December, with ticket book discounts available to regular commuters. Private charters to Nantucket are available year-round. Please inform our reservations team if you plan to have a four-legged friend tag along!
To learn more about flying to Nantucket and booking your vacation, please visit our website. To receive a private charter quote, please submit an inquiry here or contact our specialists at charter@flytradewind.com or 1-800-376-7922 option 2.