Dog Friendly Beaches in Sanford, ME

There are 7 dog-friendly beaches within 20 miles of Sanford. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Sanford.

Pet Friendly Gooch's Beach
Gooch's Beach Gooch's Beach in Kennebunk, ME is pet friendly at specific times throughout the year. From June 15 to Labor Day, dogs are welcome before 9am and after 5pm under voice control or on a leash. From the day after Labor Day to June 14, dogs are permitted on the beach at any time, but must be under voice control or on a leash. See Details
Pet Friendly Wells Beach
Wells Beach Wells Beach is a pet-friendly spot for Fido in Wells, ME. From April 1 until June 15, dogs must be leashed and under control of a responsible person at all times. From June 15 until September 15, dogs are only permitted on the beach from 6:00 PM until 8:00 AM and they must be leashed and under control of a responsible person. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind to preserve the cleanliness of the beach for others. See Details
Drake's Island Drake's Island in Wells, ME, is pet-friendly. From April 1 until June 15, dogs must be leashed and under control of a responsible person at all times. From June 15 until September 16, dogs are only permitted on the beach from 6pm until 8am and they must be leashed and under control of a responsible person. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind to preserve the cleanliness of the beach for others. See Details
Long Sands Beach Long Sands Beach is a lovely pet-friendly beach in York, ME. Pets are welcome after 6 pm and before sunrise, May 20th through September 20th. Enjoy taking a stroll with Fido on 1.5 miles of sandy beach. Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after during your visit. See Details
Mother's Beach Bring your dog to join the seaside fun at Mother's Beach in Kennebunk, ME. Leashed dogs are welcome before 9am or after 5pm in summer, or anytime on a leash or under voice command in the off season. A permit to park at the beach is required from mid-June to mid-September. Daily, weekly and seasonal passes are available at Kennebunk Town Hall and at electronic kiosks at the beaches. See Details
Nubble Lighthouse Bring Fido to Nubble Lighthouse for a walk to see beautiful views from rocky shores, between Long Sands and Short Sands beaches. Nubble Light Gift Shop is open daily from 9am – 7pm from the first of May - October. See Details
Ogunquit Public Beach Leashed dogs are permitted during the off-season at Ogunquit Public Beach, a pet-friendly beach in Ogunquit, ME. Fido can enjoy this soft sand beach from mid-September through the end of March. Please note that dogs can swim in the ocean, but are not permitted in the Ogunquit River Estuary that winds behind the beach and flows into the ocean. See Details
Sanford, ME, US