By Julia Rocca Virnelli
Dads are notoriously hard to shop for, so finding the perfect Father’s Day gift can be tricky. To help out, we have rounded up some of our favorite products from Long Island shops for the perfect present for your dad.
Dinghy Shop Paddling Long Island and New York City Book $18.95.
334 S. Bayview Ave., Amityville
The Dinghy Shop is a family-run business and has great options for Father’s Day gifts. Their paddling guidebook is perfect for water-loving dads and will show them new places across the region to explore.
Fire Island Vines Date Night Package $72.
17 E. Main St., Bay Shore
This family-owned winery is perfect for a special Father’s Day gift. Their Date Night Package comes with a spinach pie, salad, hummus, tzaziki or tirokafteri, two gyros, and a bottle of sangria, perfect for a Father’s Day dinner. For an extra treat, Fire Island Vines also sells cooler bags for $25 and a metal growler for $20.
90 Bourne Candles $30.
90 Bourne Blvd., Sayville
90 Bourne is a candle company that offers a collection of scents just for men. For $30, these candles have a burn time of 70 hours and come in a range of scents from “Rugged Terrain” to “Bourbon Cask.” You can’t go wrong with this gift.
Stony Brook Chocolate Father’s Day Collection $15-$18.
134 Main St., Stony Brook
For the dads with a sweet tooth, check out Stony Brook Chocolate’s Fathers Day collection. They offer chocolate tools, fishing, and policeman kits, as well as a No. 1-Dad-shaped chocolate.
Long Island Strong Hoodie $38.
10 Main St., Sayville
Long Island Strong is a business created to celebrate Long Island and all it has to offer, with gifts that are perfect for all the Long Island dads. For every item purchased, LI Strong will donate a portion to Long Island-based charities such as Operation Splash and Island Harvest.
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