Sandy Hook Bayside Beaches (dogs allowed)

Dog park in Middletown, New Jersey · Free

Calm Sandy Hook Bay beaches at Horseshoe Cove and Plum Island where leashed dogs are welcome year-round.

Visiting Sandy Hook Bayside Beaches (dogs allowed)

Pets are banned from ocean-side beaches March 15-Sept 15 for nesting shorebirds; bay-side beaches allow leashed dogs all year.

Nana's Kitchen
italian-american
BYOB dinner spot in Fountain Ridge Plaza serving rustic Italian-American and seasonal dishes; reservations by phone only.
Burger Kraze
burgers / korean
Casual burger joint pairing smash burgers with Korean-style corn dogs and milkshakes.
Toscanella Village Cafe
italian / pizza
Unpretentious Kings Highway Italian cafe for pizza, paninis and Southern Italian favorites.
Almost Home General (Lincroft)
cafe / breakfast
Cozy Lincroft coffee shop and eatery known for biscuit sandwiches and creative lattes, with a small outdoor porch.
Gabriella's Italian Steakhouse
italian steakhouse
Italian steakhouse with prime steaks, a raw bar, classic Italian dishes and a patio, on Route 35 near the Red Bank line.
Nicholas Barrel & Roost
american
Chef Nicholas Harary's casual successor to acclaimed Restaurant Nicholas, serving scratch-made comfort food and weekend brunch.

Horseshoe Cove, Sandy Hook, NJ 07732. It's in Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Sandy Hook Bayside Beaches (dogs allowed) is free to visit.

Dog, solo, date. About 1.5 hours is a typical visit.