Dog friendly beaches are heaven on earth for Fido. And since sandy paws equal happy dogs, we’ve sniffed out the best beaches in the United States where dogs can run, swim, and frolic in the sand. Use the links/map below to find a dog-friendly beach in the United States.
Performance Pups Freshwater Dog Beach
Performance Pups Freshwater Dog Beach in Dania Beach, FL, is home to the cleanest freshwater dog lake in Broward County! This pet-friendly, fenced-in area allows dogs to swim and play off-leash. Swimming by humans is not allowed at the park. You can walk and wade in the water but the city ordinance forbids swimming for the two-legged. Admission is cash only.
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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.
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Ocean Springs Beach
Ocean Springs Beach is a pet-friendly destination in Mississippi. Your furry friend is welcome to join you to relax or play in the water. Please note Fido must remain on a leash during your stay.
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Singing Beach
Known for sand that makes a noise when walked on dry, Singing Beach welcomes licensed and vaccinated dogs from October 15 through April 14. There is a $5 per person walk-on fee charged from 9am to 5pm when the staff is on duty. Owners are asked to clean up after their dogs, keep an eye on them, and maintain verbal control when they are playing off-leash. Each person is allowed to bring two dogs with them to the Beach, and pets must be wearing collars with identification. Those who violate Singing Beach's rules are subject to fines, and dog owners are liable for injuries and damages caused by their pets. For parking information, see Singing Beaches' official website.
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Crescent Beach
Located just three miles south of St. Augustine Beach, FL, dog-friendly Crescent Beach offers plenty of sand and surf for you to enjoy with your pup. Dogs must be leashed at all times.
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Hilton Head Island Beaches
Bring Fido to get some exercise on the dog-friendly Hilton Head Island Beaches in Hilton Head Island, SC. Leashed pups are allowed between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM from April 1 through the Thursday before Memorial Day. Dogs not permitted between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day. See their website for more information.
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Kiva Beach
Leashed dogs are welcome at the wonderful dog-friendly Kiva Beach in South Lake Tahoe. East of Tallac Point, dogs are permitted on a leash (an El Dorado Country ordinance). Dogs are not permitted on the federally protected wetlands west of Tallac Point (where the Lake of the Sky trail concludes).This is for the protection of wildlife in this fragile ecosystem.
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Mirror Lake
Mirror Lake is a pet-friendly attraction in Lake Placid, NY. Bring Fido for a day on the beautiful clean water or walk around the 2.7-mile trail. Please pack doggie clean-up bags and check ahead to ensure that the village has no planned events.
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Indiana Dunes State Park
Indiana Dunes State Park consists of 2,182 acres of primitive, beautiful, historic and unique Hoosier landscape in Chesterton, IN. It lies at the north end of State Road 49 in Porter County, and includes more than 3 miles of beautiful beach along Lake Michigan’s southern shore. The national lakeshore beaches to the east of the park are pet friendly - Kemil Beach, Dunbar Beach and Lake View Beach. Dogs must be on a leash at all times, even when swimming in the lake. Handlers allowing pets to chase birds or otherwise harass wildlife are subject to a citation. Pet handlers are responsible for carrying waste off the beach.
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Herring Cove
Herring Cove has miles of dog-friendly beaches to offer along the Massachusetts Bay side of Provincetown. Bring Fido for a walk along the shore while you take in some sunshine and scenic coastal views. Pets must be cleaned up after and leashed at all times during their visit.
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Lake George Dog Beach
Fido is invited to play at Lake George Dog Beach in New York. The beach runs along the shoreline between the Lake George Steamboat Company and Million Dollar Beach. There is no fee to use the beach, but please pick up after yourself and your dog to ensure the beach is in good shape for future use.
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Good Harbor Beach
Dogs are welcome on Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, MA, during the pet-friendly off-season from October 1st to March 31st. Fido can play both on or off-leash in the surf and on the sand during these dates. Please note that dogs are not permitted on the beach from April 1st to September 30th.
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Huntington Beach State Park
Huntington Beach State Park in Murrells Inlet, SC, is pet friendly in some areas. Leashed pups are welcome in the park year-round and at the south end of the beach. Dogs are prohibited in buildings, including Atalaya and on the north end of the beach. The north end extends from the beach access at the north parking lot to the jetty.
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Plum Island Point Beach
Plum Island Point Beach is a pet-friendly beach in Newburyport, MA. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the beach without a leash from October 15th to May 15th. Unfortunately, pups are never allowed on the Plum Island Refuge. The off-leash section of the beach is by the lighthouse and Captain's Lady. Dogs are not permitted on the beach from May 15th through October 15th.
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Port Jefferson Harbor
Port Jefferson Harbor is a pet-friendly spot in New York. This small, harbor-side beach in the Village of Port Jefferson has an excellent area for owners to walk their pups. Try to go at low tide; there's a lot more beach then! The location is very dog-centric, so along with a romp on the beach, it's nice to walk through the village.
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Lands End Beach Off-Leash Dog Area
Lands End Beach Off-Leash Dog Area is an unfenced, dog-friendly space located within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco. Dogs can run and play off-leash in the designated spaces as long as they are under voice control. Please watch for signs designating specific on-leash areas.
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Point Beach State Forest
Bring Fido to check out the pet-friendly Point Beach State Forest in Two Rivers, WI! At the dog beach section, you'll find plenty of parking, cleanup bags, a restroom, water nearby, and tons of space for Fido to run, play and splash in the clear Lake Michigan water.
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Dog Park at Salt Fork State Park
The dog park at Salt Fort State Park is a one-acre, fenced beach area offering direct lake access for dogs to swim off leash in Lore City, OH. Located south of the main beach, this spot also offers plenty of grass for dogs who prefer a game of fetch. Other park amenities include a short paved walking trail, picnic tables and parking.
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Ocean Shores Dog Beach
Dogs are welcome to romp off-leash at Ocean Shores Dog Beach in Ocean Shores, WA! The pet-friendly leash-free site runs from the area South of the Taurus Beach Approach down to Butter Clam. Dogs must be cleaned up after and under voice control.
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Sombrero Beach
Dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Sombrero Beach in Marathon, FL, a beautiful white sand beach along the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy scenic views and ocean breezes with Fido in tow. Please note that pets must be on a leash during their visit.
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