Dog Friendly Beaches in New Jersey
Dog friendly beaches are heaven on earth for Fido. And since sandy
paws equal happy dogs, we’ve sniffed out the best beaches in New Jersey
where dogs can run, swim, and frolic in the sand. Use the links/map
below to find a dog-friendly beach in New Jersey.
Top 10 Dog Friendly Beaches in New Jersey
Fishermans Cove Conservation Area
This park is known to the locals as the "dog beach." It is located at the Manasquan Inlet, which is the beginning of the Intercoastal waterway on the eastern seaboard. When you walk your dog on ...
Sunset Beach
Paw prints can also be found in this sand from leashed dogs at Sunset Beach year round. For food, there is the Sunset Beach Grill which is pet friendly at the outside tables. Sunset Beach also ...
8th Ave Dog Beach
During the summer season, this is a designated dog beach in the early morning. In the off season, dogs are allowed everywhere, all the time.
Brant Beach Dog Beach
The Jersey Shore's only designated dog beach lies on the Barnegat Bay side of Long Beach Island across from the Long Beach Township Municipal Building. Dune fencing allows your dog to run off-leash on the beach ...
Longport Dog Beach
Off leash beach open year round. No permit or tags required. Located at the base of the Ocean Drive Bridge on the Longport side across from the fishing peir. Must bring your own water and waste ...
Sandy Hook
This lovely beach is a great place for a daytrip, and pets are allowed on-leash on the bay side all year round.
Bay Head Beach
Dogs are welcome to join you as you enjoy this beautiful beach, except in summer when they are restricted.
Island Beach State Park
Dogs are permitted in the park but must be kept on a leash that is a maximum length of six feet. They are not allowed on the swimming beach (the lifeguard area) during the summer season ...
Higbee Beach
Higbee Beach is a one and a half mile stretch of beach at the tip of Cape Island, along the Delaware Bay. It is open year round to people and their four-legged companions!
Sandy Hook/Gateway National Park
Ocean-side beaches at Sandy Hook Unit from March 15 through Labor Day (piping plover season). Pets ARE permitted on bay-side beaches at Plum Island and Horseshoe Cove throughout the year, but must always be on a ...Browse all Beaches in New Jersey by City
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