There are 3 dog friendly activities in Barnstable, and 38 more nearby. 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 Barnstable.
Sandy Neck Beach
Your pet can come with you during the off-season (September 15 to May 15) as you explore one of the Cape's most popular beaches. Dogs must be leashed at all times, unless they are actively swimming.
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Barnstable Dog Park
Barnstable Dog Park is a popular off-leash pet exercise area next to Hathaway's Pond in Barnstable, MA. The dog park offers three separate sections including a training area, a small dog area and a mixed-use area. The dog park provides benches for owners, water bubblers and waste stations. Please note that the water is turned off during the winter.
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Kalmus Beach
Kalmus Beach in Barnstable, MA is dog friendly in the off season. Fido can join you for a walk along the sand between September 15 and May 15th but must remain on a leash.
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Nickerson State Park
Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Nickerson State Park in Brewster, Massachusetts. This 1,900 acre, pet-friendly park is popular among visitors looking to enjoy the wooded trails that weave around the ponds in the area. There are a number of pet-friendly campgrounds located in the park for anybody looking to extend their stay. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the trails if they are on a leash and all mess is cleaned up after them. Nickerson State Park is open every day of the week from sunrise to sunset.
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Ellisville Harbor State Park
Ellisville Harbor State Park in Plymouth, MA, offers dog-friendly trails through meadows and the red pine forest, to the beach shores. You can let your furry friends off the leash and run wild from October through the end of March. No dogs or other pets on beach from April 1st to Sept. 15th, except service animals.
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Crowes Reservation Beach
Leashed dogs are welcome from mid September up until Memorial Day. Dogs are not permitted at all during the summer. Take Route 6A in East Dennis to School Street (across from Airline Road, just before the Brewster Town Line), then take the first right onto South Street, and go straight through the stop sign, the cemetery is on the right.
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Cheryl Malone Fresh Pond Dog Park
Bring your pet to play off-leash at the beautiful Fresh Pond Dog Park in South Dennis, MA. The park is fully fenced with two enclosures, a fresh water swimming area for dogs, and a walking trail through the woods.
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Skaket Beach
Your pet is welcome to join you at this very popular Orleans beach with great sunset views. Pets welcome during the off-season.
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Brewster Dog Park
Brewster Dog Park in Brewster, MA is pet friendly. Allow Fido to enjoy off-leash play in two separate areas for large and small dogs. There are water fountains, benches, a circular walking path, and waste stations.
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Agway
Agway is a dog-friendly farm and garden store in Orleans, MA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you while you shop for pet supplies, home décor, tools and hardware, garden supplies, and much more.
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Thompson’s Field Conservation Area
Thompson’s Field Conservation Area in Harwich, MA, is dog friendly. This 57-acre parcel of town conservation land has a looping system of trails through woods and meadows where dogs can run and play (and meet doggy friends) off leash.
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Island Spirit Kayak
Island Spirit Kayak welcomes your dog to join you on a kayaking adventure--whether you choose to explore on your own with a rental or join others on a tour. In addition to rentals, Island Spirit Kayak offers paddle board yoga, sunrise kayak tours, sunset and moonlight paddles, kid's kayak adventures, full moon trips, and more. They even offer doggie PFDs in all shapes and sizes!
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Tradewinds Field Preserve
Tradewinds Field Preserve on Martha's Vineyard is pet-friendly. Owned by The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank, this 72-acre property consists of walking trails that wind through wooded areas and a vast open meadow. Visiting canines and Vineyard residents alike are welcome to explore the preserve, as long as you clean up after your pup and be mindful of hikers and joggers also using the land. The former grass-field airport still has the occasional small plane landing, so keep your eyes to the sky and make sure your pooch is good at recall. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.
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Steamship Authority Ferries
Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly Steamship Authority Ferries in Hyannis, MA. Dogs can ride free of charge but must be cleaned up after and leashed. Pets are not allowed in food service areas, on passenger seats or on tables. Prices vary by trip; check their website for current schedule of fares. Dog owners should arrive thirty minutes prior to sailing time. Reservations are not required.
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Mashpee Commons
Mashpee Commons is a dog-friendly shopping destination in Mashpee, MA. Fido is welcome to stroll alongside you while on a leash. The sidewalks are wide and there is a large green space for relaxation. There are pet-friendly shops to visit like Hot Diggity and The Black Dog. Several of the restaurants allow dogs to accompany diners.
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Joseph Sylvia State Beach
Joseph Sylvia State Beach in Edgartown, MA allows dogs on the beach from October 1 to March 31. During the month of September they are welcome before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. Pets are prohibited during summer months. Four-legged beach goers must be cleaned up after. The two miles of Nantucket Sound shoreline of State Beach is a very popular beach for families because there is a gradual slope into deeper water and the waves are usually small.
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Hy-Line Cruises
Fido can take to the water on Hy-Line Cruises. Leashed dogs are allowed on board all island-bound ferries, except for the Captain's View section on its Nantucket High-Speed ferry Grey Lady IV. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture. Pets ride for free, however, human fare varies by tour. Dog owners can visit Hy-Line Cruises' official website for departure times and to make a reservation.
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Barnstable Brewing
Barnstable Brewing is a dog-friendly and family-owned brewery in Hyannis, MA, creating handcrafted beer on Cape Cod. Fido is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio, yard space, or inside the tasting room. Enjoy a pint or flight from a variety of choices on the brew menu such as IPAs, lagers, fruit beers, as well as seasonal beers like pumpkin and cranberry. You can sometimes find food trucks onsite; check their website for current schedule.
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East Chop Lighthouse
East Chop Lighthouse is pet-friendly. Formally known as the Chocolate Lighthouse, East Chop Lighthouse was the first lighthouse on the island to receive telegraph signals. Dogs are welcome on the road outside to take a snap with the lighthouse in the background, but dogs are not allowed on the grounds or in the building.
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All Star Martha's Vineyard Bike Rentals
Let Fido stride by your side as you explore Mattha's Vineyard on two wheels, courtesy of All Star Martha's Vineyard Bike Rentals in Oak Bluffs, MA. This pet-friendly rental company provides the largest bike fleet in the area, including adult, youth and child options, as well as electric bicycles! They also offer accessories like burleys and baby seats. Please get approval before towing Fido in a rented burley.
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Cape Air & Nantucket Airlines
Cape Air & Nantucket Airlines is a pet-friendly airline in Massachusetts that offer scenic flights around Nantucket Island. For travel between Hyannis, New Bedford, Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard, dogs may be transported with or without a kennel if they are under 35 pounds. Dogs this size can be carried on a passenger's lap or on the aft shelf of the cabin, depending on the aircraft. Larger dogs must be restrained with leash or harness and should not obstruct the aisle or exit. The max weight for an animal on board is 80 lbs.
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Devil's Purse Brewing Company
Devil's Purse Brewing Company in Dennis, MA, welcomes dogs on the outdoor patio. The dog-friendly brewery features a German-style kölsch, a selection of pale, red, and golden ales, and the Intertidal Oyster Stout brewed with Chatham oysters.
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