We and our munchkins love to get their feats and paws dirty in the sand. So, we have sniffed out some of the best and known Dog-Friendly Beaches where your pooch can tag along with you. Let’s start the surf!
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Dog-Friendly Beaches Florida
Florida
State of the US is situated in the middle of the Atlantic and The Gulf Of
Mexico. Florida has about 663 miles
of beach. Known for its beautiful and breath-taking shores, Florida has
become one of the most popular vacation destinations and has multiple numbers
of beaches that are dog-friendly. Here are some of the best pick for you:
Fort De Soto Dog Beach
Situated on
the southern tip of Tierra Verde, is the Fort De Soto dog beach which is a
beautiful white sand ocean with greenery surrounding the place. This beach
allows dogs on and off the leash. They have a playground called ‘paw
playground’ where the dogs can go off-leash. For the rest of the beach, the
leash has to 6 ft. in length.
Area: 3500 Pinellas Bay way S, Saint Petersburg,
FL, US 33715.
NearestCity:
St Petersburg.
Amenities: Dog Park, dog shower, food stalls,
parking.
Timing: 7 am to 9 pm.
Walton Rocks Beach
Walton Rock
dog beach is one of the most spacious dog-friendly beaches in Florida State of
The US, with around 24-acre space.
This beach is located in amid of The Jensen beach & Hutchinson Island. You
can have a nice full-family picnic here, too. Dogs are allowed with leashes on.
Area: 6700 Ocean Dr, Jensen Beach, FL, US
34957.
NearestCity:
fort pierce.
Amenities: Restrooms, picnic tables, parking,
Timing: 6 am to 6 pm.
Jupiter Beach
This is,
hands-off, the best off-leash dog-friendly beach in Florida. Situated in the
northern part of Palm Island, Jupiter beach allows off-leash dogs to roam and
wander freely up to an extent of the beach. The leash-free area covers 2.5
miles. Visitors can park in the free parking lot.
Area: 48 Ocean Blvd, Jupiter, FL, US
33458.
NearestCity:
palm beach.
Amenities: Dog poop bags for free, parking,
trash cans.
Timing: 6:30 am to 9 pm.
Dog-friendly Beaches NJ (New Jersey)
Situated on
the North-eastern part of the US is the New Jersey State which has 130 miles of Atlantic coast. The Jersey
City has exquisite museums and The Statue of Liberty which holds a lot of
history within. This place is also famous for its food, intense politics and
beaches. It also holds 2nd rank in the nation’s best dog-friendly
beaches.
Wildwood Dog Park & Beach
Wildwood Dog
Park & Beach is located between Glenwoodand Maple Avenue. This beach has
plenty of space to lay down and soak up the sun, while your little friend
enjoys a dip in the beach. Dogs are to be put on a leash while roaming on the
beach but can be unleashed in the park nearby. It is the perfect weekend
getaway spot.
Area: 3000 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ, US
08260
NearestCity:
wildwood.
Amenities: Dog Park, Freshwater available in
the park, dog toys, beach taxi, doggie bags.
Timing: Open for 24/7. But advised visiting
when the lifeguards are present.
Island Beach State Park
Island beach
state park is a narrow coastline with a beautiful scenic view and a perfect
place to swim, go fishing, surfing, diving, etc. The best part? You can bring
your munchkin, too! They allow dogs of all sizes with a leash on. The leash
length should be 6ft. (max). Dogs are allowed in the area between 7 South and
Jetty. Dogs are also not allowed in the swimming area.
Area: 2400 Central Avenue, Seaside Park,
NJ, US 08752.
NearestCity:
Trenton.
Amenities: surfing, fishing, lifeguards,
parking.
Timing: 8 am to 6 pm.
8th Avenue Dog Beach
Located in
the Asberry Parley Beach, 8th Avenue Beach is a fun sandy
shore-side. They allow dogs of all kinds and sizes. Dogs are allowed to get
off-leashed all day in between October 1st – May 15th.
From May 16th – September 30th, un-leashed dogs are
allowed before 8:30 am. During the summer season, the place becomes crowded.
So, caretakers may want to see a certificate of non-aggression if you wish to
let lose your dog.
Area: 1740 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ,
US 07712.
NearestCity:
Trenton.
Amenities: Lifeguards, parking, dog shower.
Timing: 24 hours open.
Dog-Friendly Beaches NC (North Carolina)
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Located on
the South-east part of the US, is North Carolina with the Atlantic Ocean on its
East. North Carolina is the 28th
largest and 9th most
packed of all the other states. NC is known for its Cheer wine & art museums.
This US State consists of multiple numbers of dog-friendly beaches with plenty
of amenities. Here are a few of them:
Carolina Beach
Situated on
the coast of NC, Carolina Beach is the home to flytrap trail & fishing
spot. Nearby, you can find restaurants & amusement rides. Leashed dogs
are allowed on the beach before 9 am and after 5 pm from April to September.
From October to March, leashed dogs are allowed for all hours of the day. A
fine of 250$ will be imposed if found violating any rule.
Area: 1598 S Lake Park Blvd, Carolina
Beach, NC, US 28428.
Situated in
the town of Emerald Isle, the emerald beach has a beautiful view of the subset
and sunrise. It is like dog heaven. This beach is truly dog-friendly as they
allow un-leashed dogs all around the year. Covering almost 12 miles of coast, Emerald beach is one perfect spot to spend time
with your pooch and see the sunset.
Area: 398 Ocean Dr, Emerald Isle, NC, US
28594.
NearestCity:
Jacksonville
Amenities: NA
Timing: 24 hours open.
Kitty Hawk Beach
Kitty Hawk
beach is located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in Dare County. They are
dog-friendly and allows dogs of all sizes and kinds. From 10 am to 6 am,
handlers are allowed to take their dogs on the public beach. For un-leashing, a
dog, take permission from the caretaker. If your dog isn’t notorious, you can
keep them unleashed.
Area: N Virginia Dare Trail & Fonck
St, Kitty Hawk, NC, US 27949.
NearestCity:
Elizabeth city.
Amenities: Lifeguards, parking, dog shower.
Timing: 24 hours.
Dog-Friendly Beaches San Diego
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San Diego is
a beautiful city located on the pacific coast of California. This city is known
for its parks, warm climate, and beaches!
Not all beaches in San Diego are dog-friendly, but there are plenty of beaches
in this city to go with your dog. Here are a few of them:
The Original Dog Beach
The original
dog beach is one of the most crowded
and famous in San Diego. Located on the Northern end of the ocean, the original
was the first beach to allow people
to bring their off leashed pooches. You have to get permission from the County
Dept. for letting your dog roam freely. Vaccination and collars are checked at
the dept.
Area: 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego,
CA, US 92107.
Searching
for the perfect get-away destination for your coming weekend? Well, search no
more. Fiesta Island, situated within Mission Bay, is a calm and mind-soothing
place that rarely gets packed. They have a Dog Park where the dogs can go
unleashed. You and your dog can also enjoy a dip in the calm bay water, too!
Area: 1590 E Mission Bay Dr, San Diego,
CA, US 92109.
NearestCity:
Amenities: Lifeguards, parking (from 5 am to
10 pm), doggie bags at the entrance.
Timing: 24 hours.
Pacific Beach
This beach
is located in the middle of Pacific Beach and the crystal pier of San Diego.
The city view from the crystal pier, which is a public fishing spot, is
breath-taking. There is, also, a bike path where you can find a couple of
restaurants and other shops. Dogs are not allowed on the property between 9 am
to 4 pm from November to March & 9 am to 6 pm from April to October.
Area: 4500 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA, US
92109.
NearestCity:
Amenities: Trash cans, Dog Park, lifeguards.
Timing: 24 hours.
Dog-Friendly Beaches Santa Cruz
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Santa Crus
is a city that lies on central California’s coast and is known for vintage
clothes, moderate climate, and natural environment & redwood forests. Santa
Cruz city came into recognition in the year 1866 (1877 officially). Santa Cruz
also has dog-friendly beaches with enough amenities. Here are some of the best:
Lighthouse Field State Beach
This city
lies on the coastlines of central California. This beach has a Santa Cruz
surfing museum, inside the Lighthouse which came in the year 1967. This
property is owned by State Park System, California. This is the perfect spot
for taking shots of a golden sunset. Dogs are allowed but should be on leash
overtime.
This beach
covers an area of half a mile between Santa Cruz beach boardwalk & Santa
Cruz harbor. Sailboat races are being held in this property, starting from
spring and lasts by the end of October. Only leashed dogs are allowed. They
have a lifeguard during the summers.
Situated on
Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz County is the Twin Lakes beach. There lies a lake on
the backside named as ‘Schwan’ Lake, which has a variety of birds around it.
Perfect bird spotting point. You can bring leashed dogs for a quality-time
vacation. This is a good spot for picnics and swimming.
Area: 2218 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, US
95060.
NearestCity:
Amenities: Restrooms, showers, lifeguards,
fire pits, lagoon, and wetland.
Timing: 24 hours.
Dog-Friendly Beaches MA (Massachusetts)
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This state
of the US is the most populous in New England region. This is also one of the
newest England state and it is also known by the name ‘Commonwealth of
Massachusetts’.
Pilgrims and
Mayflower are some of the interesting things here. Massachusetts have plenty of
pet-friendly dogs where on leashed and off-leashed dogs are allowed. We picked
some of the popular ones for you:
Herring Cove Beach
Located on
the tip of Cape, Herring beach is a part of the Cape Cod national seashore.
Though the coastline is pretty vast, only a small portion of it is under the
lifeguard surveillance. This is the perfect place if you wish to see a perfect
sunset in Massachusetts. Dog are allowed on the portion where there is no
public and should be leashed every time.
Area: 300 Province Lands Rd, Provincetown,
MA, US 02657.
It is a
saltwater beach with pebbly sand.
This beach allows off-road vehicles,
with permission from Sandy neck Gatehouse. Permission is to be taken between 8
am to 9 pm. There will be none of the lifeguards available after Labour Day. It
is areas longest beach, with 6 miles of
coastline. You can enter this beach from Barnstable as well as from
Sandwich. From September till May, on leashed and off-leashed dogs are allowed
to enter the property.
Area: 425 Sandy neck Rd, Barnstable, MA,
US 02668.
This beach
is a part of the Cape Cod National seashore and holds a lot of history. This
beach is named after an Italian inventor called Guglielmo Marconi who transmitted 1st trans-Atlantic
wireless communication in the year 1930.
Lifeguards are seen from June till Labour Day.
This beach is also famous for its
large dunes. The moderate-high waves make them perfect beach for surfing.
Leashed dogs are welcomed.
It is
located in the Great Lakes and Mid-west region of the US. This state is famous
for its great lakes (Huron), friendly & hospitable locals, and long
shorelines. They have the longest shoreline the Entire US. The capital of this
state is Lansing. This state also comprises of some beautiful picturesque
beaches that are dog-friendly, too! Let us show you some of them:
Norman F Kruse Park
This beach
is recognized by its dunes. It is also a major picnic spot and has four picnic
shelters. Beach and dunes are accessible by ramps. They also have a dog beach
with a set of rules-to-follow. The dogs can be kept off the leash in that area.
Area: 3205 W Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI,
US 49441.
Located on
the lower peninsula of Michigan, Nordhouse dunes are the perfect adventurous
spot for friends and family. Behind them, is a 3450-acre national forest. It is
home to many sandy beaches. Dogs are to be put on a leash. There are hiking and
camping spots nearby.
Area: West forest trail Rd, Manistee, MI,
US 49411.
NearestCity:
Manistee.
Amenities: Restrooms, fire rings, water,
parking.
Timing: NA.
Grand Haven City Beach
It is
situated in between The Bi-mar (a beach-front restraint) & Grand haven
state park beach on harbor drive. This is a sandy beach on Lake Michigan with
an area of 3250 lineal feet. They also conduct Sandcastle building contests,
kit events, pole vaulting, and weddings. Dogs are allowed in the south of the
buoy marked swim area before 11 am and after 5 pm.
Area: 1001 S Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI,
US 49417.
Virginia,
also known as ‘the birthplace of the nation’, lies in the southern part of the
US. This state is known for its peanuts. The first peanut grown in the US was
in Virginia. This place is also couple-famous for its historical museums and
beaches. Here are some of the beaches to check out:
Ocean View Beach
Oceanview beach is a white sand beach located on Norfolk’s
Chesapeake Bay with an area of 6.5
acres. Visitors come to enjoy beautiful sunrise/sunset, swimming, nature trails, canoeing, etc.
Dogs are allowed seasonally & not allowed on the white sand part. From
Memorial Day till Labour Day, dogs are not allowed in between 10 am and 6 pm.
Area: 111 W Ocean Avenue, Norfolk, VA, US
23551.
NearestCity:
Norfolk.
Amenities: Parking, restrooms, freshwater, Dog
Park, fishing, jet skiing.
Timing: 24 hours.
First Landing State Park Beach
Formerly
known as the Seashore state park, First Landing state park has got his new name
because this place is near to the site of the first landing of Christopher
Newport. This beach has several things to offer to its visitors, like-
Swimming, public beach, camping areas, and hiking areas. First landing state
park beach covers 15 miles of area.
Area: 2500 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA,
US 23451.
NearestCity:
Virginia beach.
Amenities: Restrooms, trails for hiking,
parking, food nearby.
Timing: NA.
Kiptopeke State Park
It is a
state-owned park, located on the southern end of the eastern shore of Virginia.
This beach allows dogs on the left side of the beach & right side is for
the public, which has fun activities to do like boat launching.
Area: 3540 Kiptopeke Dr, Cape Charles,
VA, US 23310.
South
Carolina is a south-eastern state of the US. And is known for its shoreline and
Marsh like Sea Island. SC is also the nation’s largest peach producer. Before being called ‘palmetto state’, SC was known as the ‘Iodine State’. The state of South Carolina has beautiful beaches,
filled with fun activities and luxurious resorts. Here are some of the
most-known beaches just for you:
Isle Of Palm
It is
positioned in between Atlantic Ocean & Intracoastal Waterway and features a
beautiful beach with plenty of amenities and activities to do. The isle of palm
cover about 12 miles of area.
Championship of golf and tennis occurs
often in this property and has other recreations too. Dogs are allowed in this
property. You can get them off-leashed between 5 am to 9 am. At all the other
time, dogs should under the supervision of their owners and should be kept
leashed.
Area: 810 Ocean Blvd, 10th
Avenue to 14th Avenue, Isle of palm, SC, US 29451.
Myrtle Beach is a city and the perfect vacation spot for friends & friends on South Carolina’s Atlantic coast. Myrtle Beach is in the centre of the Grand Strand. The beachfront is good for having a walk or to grab a bite. This place also has the country’s tallest Ferris wheel aka Sky wheel. Dogs are allowed in between 5 am to 10 pm from May till Labour day. Dogs should be on a leash every time.
Area: Myrtle Beach, SC, US.
NearestCity:
Myrtle.
Amenities: Restrooms, water, parking, food
nearby, amusement park, water sport, lifeguards.
Timing: NA.
Alder Lane Beach
Alder Lane Beach resides inside the Hilton Head’s Historic Forest Beach Community. This 12 miles shoreline is far from the hustle-bustle of the city life. Here, you can relax and soak the sun with your little friend. Dogs are allowed before 10 am and after 5 pm (from April to September). Dogs must be on a leashon this beach. The owners are required to keep the beach property clean by cleaning their dog’s waste.
Area: William Hilton Pkwy and oceanfront
Blvd, Hilton head island, SC, US 29928.
NearestCity:
Savannah.
Amenities: Restrooms, water, parking,
lifeguards, outdoor shower, and beach mat surface.
Timing: 24 hours.
Dog-F>Dog-Friendly Beaches Maine
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Maine is the
North-eastern most state in the US. It is famous for its rocky shorelines and
nautical history. This place has some of the best beaches in the world. Maine
is also known for its lobster production
and has the longest coastline
(longer than California’s coastline)
Wells Beach
This beach
lies on the Southern Maine coast. Wells has four beaches under them – Moody
beach, Crescent Beach, Wells beach & Drake’s Island beach. Wells beach is
filled with dunes and is the perfect beach for you and your little friend. This
beach also hosts events like Wells chili festival and Wells Christmas parade.
The gazebo at Well’s harbor is good to watch summer concerts, fireworks, fairs,
and other festivals.
Amenities: Restrooms, water, parking,
lifeguards, outdoor shower, surfing, body boarding.
Timing: 24 hours.
Kennebunk Beach
Kennebunk
comprises of three beaches– Gooch’s
Beach, Middle Beach and Mother’s Beach. This beach is
a peaceful one with a lot of pebbles and rocks around the shore. There is also
a park nearby for dogs and humans. This beach is perfect for long walks while
enjoying the view of the sunset. Dogs are allowed but not between 7 am to 8 pm.
Lifeguards are also there from June to September. You can also enjoy a view of fireworks which are held on the 4th
of July.
Area: Beach Avenue, Kennebunkport, ME, US
04043.
NearestCity:
Saco.
Amenities: Restrooms, water, parking, lifeguards.
Timing: 24 hours.
Short Sands Beach
Short sands
beach, also known as shorty’s, is in Oregon. This is a sandy beach with a lot of greenery around it. People come here
mostly to surf. This area comes under Cape Falcon
Marine Reserve and Marine Protected Area and hence has some guild lines to
follow. Besides the beach, there is a
hiking point too. You can go all up till. They allow dogs, but it must be
on a leash every time. Dogs are allowed before 6 am and after 8 pm.
Area: 31-37 Ocean Ave, York, ME
03909, United States.
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