Dog friendly beaches are heaven on earth for Fido. And since sandy paws equal happy dogs, we’ve sniffed out the best beaches in Florida where dogs can run, swim, and frolic in the sand. Use the links/map below to find a dog-friendly beach in Florida.
Honeymoon Island State Park
Leashed dogs are welcome at Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin, FL. In addition to having their own dog beach on the southern tip of the island, dogs are also allowed on the pet-friendly nature trail. There's an entrance fee per vehicle.
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Dog Park Beach at Fort de Soto Park
The Dog Park Beach at Fort De Soto Park in St. Petersburg, FL features two fenced areas so both large and small dogs can enjoy off-leash fun. It also has dog showers for hot days. There's a designated dog beach area at the far southwest corner of the dog park. The rest of the park allows dogs on leash, except for the beach areas.
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Dog Beach at Pier Park
Dog Beach at Pier Park is a pet-friendly space in Panama City Beach, FL. The Dog Beach is located on the west side of the Russell-Fields City Pier in front of Pier Park. Dogs must be on a leash and under the command of the owner.
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Smyrna Dunes Park
Smyrna Dunes Park is a dog-friendly attraction in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Leashed dogs are welcome at this lovely inlet which also includes showers, bathrooms, and plenty of parking. This park has five ecosystems represented within it, elevated boardwalks, picnic pavilions, nature trails, an observation tower, and more. Pets are not allowed on the elevated park boardwalks after 10am.
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Haulover Park
Haulover Park in Miami Beach, FL features a bark park as well as a designated dog-friendly beach area. The bark park, located near the south picnic area, features a fenced section for dogs under 35 lbs and one for larger dogs. Additional amenities include shade trees, picnic tables, drinking fountains and doggie waste stations. The dog-friendly beach area invites pups to play off leash during specified times between lifeguard tower #2 and #3 only, accessible through parking lots #3 and #4. Dogs must be leashed outside of the designated beach area.
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Brohard Paw Park
Brohard Paw Park has a fenced dog play area featuring separate sections for small and large dogs, which leads to Sarasota County's only dog-friendly beach. Located in Venice, FL, pups are invited to enjoy a variety of park amenities, including drinking fountains and showers. There are also human water fountains, picnic tables and benches. Please observe the posted signage stating where the dog beach ends.
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Canova Dog Beach
Canova Dog Beach in Indialantic, FL, is home to Brevard County's only dog-friendly beach. This 9.1-acre community beach park includes a small pavilion, grill, picnic shelter, benches along crossover, restrooms, drinking fountain and outside showers. One of the three dune crossovers is wheelchair accessible. Dogs must be leashed and wear tags showing their current license and vaccinations. There is no cost to use the Dog Beach, however owners must pick up after their pets. Waste bags and proper receptacles are available.
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Pensacola Beach West Dog Park
Pensacola Beach West Dog Park is a pet-friendly area in Pensacola Beach, FL. The west end park is located at the first parking lot past the last condos on the Gulf, at post 21.5. All dogs are required to be on a leash, and signs will be posted to designate dog-friendly areas. Doggie bags, disposable bins and handy wipes will be available at this location.
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Flagler Beach
Flagler Beach in Florida welcomes leashed dogs on the pet-friendly beach area that is located North of N 10th Street and South of S 10th Street only. Parking is available off of A1A on any side street. Leashes should be 8 feet long or shorter. Pease bring your own doggie bags and water.
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Bark Beach
Situated alongside Spanish River Park, Bark Beach in Boca Raton, FL is dog friendly with the purchase of an annual permit or weekend access pass. Fido is welcome to romp along the sand in the designated pet-friendly area between lifeguard towers 18 and 20. Check the City of Boca Raton's website for specified beach hours and permit details.
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Mickler's Landing
Mickler's Landing is a dog-friendly coastal area in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. This popular spot features wooden dune walkovers, grills, off-beach parking, showers, and restrooms. Leashed dogs are permitted on the beautiful pink, coquina-sand beach.
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Old Salt Park
Dog-friendly Old Salt Road Beach Park in Palm Coast, FL is a popular coast park and beach amidst the Ocean Hammock Resort, which also provides access to the coquina rock formations on the coast. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the beach. There are plenty of parking spaces and restrooms with an outside shower.
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Atlantic Beach
Atlantic Beach is a pet-friendly beach in Florida, where dogs are allowed during the day and evening. Pet owners must pick up and remove dog waste from beach and dispose of properly. Dogs must be on leash unless both adult and pet are in the water together. No dog shall be allowed off the property of its owner unless the dog is fastened to a suitable leash of dependable strength not to exceed twelve (12) feet in length. Such leash must be attached to a fixed object or specifically held by a person capable of controlling the animal. On Atlantic Beach if dog and owner are in the Atlantic Ocean together, the dog shall be allowed to swim unleashed and then immediately put back on the leash before returning to the beach. This does not include walking the dog in the water.
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North Beach
North Beach is a coquina-type beach with an accessible dune walkover, grills, restrooms, showers, off-beach parking, and seasonal lifeguards. Dogs must be leashed at all times while on the beach.
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De Soto National Memorial Beach
Bring your pet for a dip at De Soto National Memorial Beach in Bradenton, FL. This dog-friendly recreation area welcomes leashed pups to enjoy a stroll along the trails and shoreline with you. Restrooms and water stations are available.
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Pensacola Beach East Dog Park
Pensacola Beach East Dog Park is located at the east end park, Parking Lot 28.5, the first parking lot past Portofino. All dogs are required to be on a leash, and signs will be posted to designate dog-friendly areas. Doggie bags, disposable bins and handy wipes will be available at both locations.
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Causeway Islands Park
Causeway Islands Park is a pet-friendly destination in Sanibel, FL. Consisting of two spoil islands built and used to link the mainland to Sanibel Island, this causeway bisects San Carlos Bay a short distance from the mouth of the Caloosahatchee River that allows bay and gulf side access. Leashed pets are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after. Please note, there is a toll to access the islands.
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Main Beach Park
Main Beach Park is a dog-friendly beachfront park in Fernandina Beach, FL. Fido is allowed to be off-leash for a game of frisbee on the grass or a picnic beneath a tall palm tree. The park gives direct access to the beach where you will need to re-attach Fido's leash before exploring the surf or sand.
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Atlantic Beach Dog Park
Atlantic Beach Dog Park is a dog-friendly beach in Atlantic Beach, FL. Fido must be on a leash no longer than 12 feet long. Please clean up after your pets.
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Atsena Otie Key
Atsena Otie Key is a barrier island outside of Cedar Key, FL, that is pet friendly and open to the public. The island offers a dock, an interpretive kiosk, a restroom and a trail that takes you to the historic cemetery and the ruins of the Faber pencil factory. Leashed dogs are welcome, but beware of snakes.
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