One of the doormen in our building, who is also a good friend of ours, has been telling us about a dog-friendly beach off the Belt Parkway for a while now. So yesterday we got Ella in the car and set out to find it, which turned out not to be all that far from where we live.
Me, Ella and ? hanging at Plum Beach
It’s called Plum Beach. There was a ample parking, a lovely breeze and a decent view, but the grounds, while wild, were also a bit polluted. What’s more, it must be horseshoe crab mating season because there were scores of them, lying on top of one another, making for a not-so-inviting dip in the water. Speaking of mating, it turns out that Plum Beach’s close proximity to the parkway, makes it a popular destination for people who are cruising for sex. The spot is also popular among local kiteboarding enthusiasts, which Ella got a real kick out of watching.
So as freaky as it kind of is, how many beaches in New York can you bring your dog to and not have to pay an entry fee for? Yea, not many. So for these reasons alone, we’ll definitely be returning to Plum Beach.