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.

Sea Girt Beach

Sea Girt, NJ

Sea Girt Beach Sea Girt Beach offers picturesque views of the Atlantic and the historic lighthouse. This beautiful beach in Sea Girt, NJ allows leashed dogs on the beach from October-March. Please note that dogs are not permitted on the boardwalk at any time. See Details

Spring Lake Beach

Spring Lake, NJ

Spring Lake Beach Spring Lake Beach in Spring Lake, NJ is dog friendly, but seasonal restrictions apply to beach-goers who bring Fido. Dogs are permitted on the beach at the intersection of Pitney Avenue and Ocean Avenue from September 30th to May 15th during the off season. In the peak summer months, dogs are not allowed on the beach except for a fenced area near Pitney Avenue which is accessible from sunrise to 9am. Dogs are not permitted on the boardwalk at any time. See Details

68th Street Ocean Beach

Beach Haven, NJ

68th Street Ocean Beach Take Fido to splash in the surf at 68th Street Ocean Beach in Beach Haven, NJ. This dog-friendly beach is the perfect place to have a picnic, search for shells or simply enjoy a walk along the sandy shore. Please note that leashed dogs are only permitted on the beach from October through May. See Details

John C. Bartlett, Jr. County Park at Berkeley Island

Bayville, NJ

John C. Bartlett, Jr. County Park at Berkeley Island John C. Bartlett, Jr. County Park is a dog-friendly beachfront park at Berkeley Island in Bayville, NJ. The area spans 25 acres and offers scenic views of Barnegat Bay. The park features paved walkways, a family-oriented spray park, picnicking spots, crabbing/fishing pier, and various recreational amenities. You can even bring Fido to the southern shoreline where he can cool off in the water and meet other dogs who frequent this popular spot. Just be sure to keep your pup leashed and cleaned up after. See Details

Beaches in Sea Bright

Sea Bright, NJ

Beaches in Sea Bright Sea Bright Beach is one of the jewels in the Jersey Shore crown but there are other dog-friendly white sandy gems in Sea Bright, NJ. The Borough of Sea Bright welcomes leashed dogs onto most public beaches from the day after Labor Day until the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. You will find ample parking at Anchorage Beach, stairs leading to the sandy shoreline at 1167 Ocean Avenue, and further access points at Sea Bright Beach Pavilion. See Details