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Dog-Friendly Activities in Florida

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in Florida, we can point you towards the nearest off-leash dog park, the most popular dog beach, a really great hiking trail, and lots of other places to play with Fido.

Pet Friendly Dolphin Safari Charters

Dolphin Safari Charters

Dolphin Safari Charters

Watch dolphins romp and play, and snorkel alongside them as they glide through crystal blue waters on a dog-friendly tour with Dolphin Safari Charters in Key West, FL. Hundreds of dolphins call the waters off Key West home, so you'll get the experience of seeing these beautiful marine mammals in their natural habitat. Dogs are welcome when you book the entire boat, so don't hesitate to bring your furry friend along for the ride.

Pet Friendly Jupiter Dog Beach

Jupiter Dog Beach

Jupiter Dog Beach

Jupiter Dog Beach is home to one of Florida's best off-leash beach areas. Dogs are free to roam a designated section of the beach running along A1A near Ocean Cay Park in Jupiter, FL. This 2.5-mile stretch of pet-friendly beach is located from beach marker #26 at Marcinski Road, going north to beach marker #57 (at the Carlin Park property line) and welcomes well-behaved, obedient dogs.

Lazy Dog Adventures

Lazy Dog Adventures

Lazy Dog Adventures offers a few different pet-friendly excursions in Key West, FL. The first is a regular rental, which includes a kayak with your pooch across the channel and down the canal. There are plenty of birds and coconuts floating by along the way to keep your dog entertained. Option two is the doggie paddle. Several people take their dogs in the kayaks to a sandbar together. It's like a private island dog park, so your dog will be tuckered out for the rest of the day by the time you make it back to the marina. Lazy Dog is located on Stock Island, the first island north of Key West, at mile marker 4.

Lake Eola Park

Although technically not a dog park, the nearly 1-mile walking path around Lake Eola in downtown Orlando, Florida is very pet-friendly. There are several dog-related events that take place at Lake Eola Parkin Orlando, FL, each year, and almost any time of the day you'll find pet owners taking their four-legged friends for a walk around the lake. Poop bag dispensers are conveniently located on the lake path so that you can clean up after your pet. In addition to the lake path, visitors can also rent swan boats to enjoy with pets up to 5 lbs. There is also an amphitheater where concerts and other events are regularly held, as well as a couple of pet-friendly restaurants next to the lake, which will allow you to dine outdoors with your pooch.

Crab Island Cruises

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Crab Island Cruises

Head out to Crab Island for a day of fun in the sand and surf with your furry best friend aboard a dog-friendly pontoon rental from Crab Island Cruises in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Well-behaved dogs on all their cruises! What makes Crab Island Cruises unique is the fact that a driver is included in your boat rental, meaning that you can focus on having fun while someone else does the driving. Crab Island Cruises provides nearly everything you need for an unforgettable day including: boat and captain, PFDs, fuel, beach towels, float and water toys, bottled water, a case of your favorite beverage, plates, napkins, utensils, cooler with ice, beach towels, a photo book of your excursion, and more.

Captain Sheri's Wild About Dolphins

Captain Sheri's Wild About Dolphins

Captain Sheri's Wild About Dolphins offers dog-friendly eco-charter tours for dolphin viewing in the waters of Key West, FL. Enjoy a three-hour or four-hour private charter full of amenities for Fido, such as spring water, grain-free treats, water toys, a Wild About Dolphins dog tag and doggie life jackets. Your pup may even make a new friend as the captain's Golden Retriever joins most trips.

Theater of the Sea

Theater of the Sea

Bring Fido for a day of fun with your favorite aquatic friends! Theater of the Sea in Islamorada, FL, offers a variety of animal interaction programs for various ages and prices. Pet-friendly programs are available daily and include admission to the dolphin, sea lion and parrot shows, guided marine life tour, lagoon-side beach, and bottomless boat ride. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside the park as long as they are cleaned up after. Please note that dogs aren't permitted in the Bird Show tent.

Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens in Jacksonville, FL, is pet friendly. This 120-acre urban woodland is full of trails for you to explore and enjoy with your pooch. In addition, over 3 miles of rustic hiking trails wind quietly through a series of distinct ecological habitats. Chill out on one of the benches around the park, have a picnic and enjoy a day outside with your pup.

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens is a beautiful, dog-friendly botanical garden in Williston, FL. The park features cascading waterfalls, 50+ garden displays, koi ponds and countless breathtaking views. Leashed dogs are welcome as long as they're under your control at all times and on a non-retractable leash. Dogs must be friendly, current on vaccines and cleaned up after. Please note that pets aren't permitted during special events.

Rusty Anchor Mount Dora

Rusty Anchor Mount Dora

Rusty Anchor Mount Dora is a dog-friendly pontoon boat tour in Mount Dora, FL. Dogs are allowed on-board so long as they remain leashed. They offer two hour sightseeing eco tours of Lake Dora and the Dora Canal, as well as 1-hour Sunset cruises, shoreline tours, and 30-minute Lake front tours!

Gulfside City Beach Park

Gulfside City Beach Park

One of the many pet-friendly beaches of Sanibel Island, Gulfside City Beach Park is located near a City of Sanibel and Federal nature preserve. This Florida beach is also home to threatened and endangered nesting shorebirds and sea turtles during much of the year. Dogs must be kept on a leash (maximum 8 feet) at all times, and owners are required by law to clean up after their pets. There are picnic tables, wash stations, restrooms, and parking for an hourly fee.

Vilano Beach

St. Augustine, FL

Pups are welcome to join you at Vilano Beach, a pet-friendly beach northeast of St. Augustine, FL on the A1A Scenic and historical byway. Dogs should be on a leash at all times. Owners are required to properly dispose of all pet waste immediately.

Bowman's Beach Park

Bowman's Beach Park

Bowman's Beach Park is a beautiful, secluded beach in Sanibel, FL featuring dog-friendly hiking trails. Park amenities include picnic tables, grills, bathrooms and a pavilion. Dogs are allowed on leash. Please note, there is a parking fee.

Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park

St. Augustine, FL

Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park

Visit the site where St. Augustine began in 1565 with your pooch at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. With more than 15 dog-friendly waterfront acres to explore, you and your pup will find plenty of activities to enjoy. You can visit the planetarium, visit the Timucua Indian village, look out from the 600-foot observation deck, and make friends with the peacocks that roam the property. Just keep Fido on a leash and clean up after him in the park.

Cape San Blas Beaches

Cape San Blas, FL

Cape San Blas Beaches

Enjoy the beautiful dog-friendly beaches of Cape San Blas, FL, with your favorite furry friend! Play in the sand and surf, go scalloping (in season), or enjoy a cozy beach campfire with your dog by your side. Dogs must remain on leash at all times and are not allowed to dig near marked turtle nests. Doggie waste disposal stations are located at many beach access points.

Scenic Cruise of St. Augustine

St. Augustine, FL

Scenic Cruise of St. Augustine

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome on tours with the Scenic Cruise of St. Augustine in Florida. Relax and enjoy a 75-minute cruise aboard the Victory III. The Captain-narrated tours offer a wonderful, dog-friendly way to view Saint Augustine’s historical landmarks and points of interest. They're open seasonally, so be sure to check their schedule before visiting.

Beach Buddy Tours

Beach Buddy Tours

Beach Buddy Tours offers dog-friendly sightseeing boat tours on the waters around Cape Coral, FL. Pets are welcome with prior approval, and the Beach Buddy vessels come with a Bimini top so Fido can relax in the shade. They offer multiple private sightseeing tours of varying lengths from 2.5 to 7 hours, giving you plenty of time to enjoy scenic views and search for dolphins and other wildlife.

Robbie's of Islamorada

Robbie's of Islamorada

Robbie's of Islamorada is a one-stop, dog-friendly destination in Islamorada, FL. They have a marina where the famous tarpon feeding takes place, along with open air shops, a restaurant, rental boats and kayaking that are all pet friendly. Dogs are welcome on privately chartered boats as well.

Ripley's Red Train Tours

St. Augustine, FL

Ripley's Red Train Tours

Ripley's Red Train Tours is a dog-friendly activity in Saint Augustine, FL. Leashed pups are welcome on this fully narrated, one-hour journey through the nation's oldest city, covering over 100 historical points of interest. The open-air train tour provides an engaging and educational experience for visitors of all ages. Highlights include landmarks such as the Castillo de San Marcos, Lightner Museum, and the Fountain of Youth, making it an ideal way to explore St. Augustine's rich history.

St. Augustine Eco Tours

St. Augustine, FL

St. Augustine Eco Tours

Choose from a wide variety of on-the-water adventures with your furry best friend and St. Augustine Eco Tours. You and Fido can enjoy dog-friendly kayak and sailing excursions as well as guided boat tours. Just make sure your pup is friendly and well-behaved.

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