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 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. See Details
Pet Friendly 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. See Details
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 Destin, FL. 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. Crab Island Cruises welcomes friendly, well-behaved dogs on all their cruises. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
Three Brothers Boards Three Brothers Boards offers dog-friendly stand up paddle board tours in the Halifax River and Daytona Beach area. Bring Fido to enjoy a fun Dolphin and Manatee SUP Adventure Tour. The guides start every tour with a short lesson showing you all the key points and then let everyone practice in the bay. Once everyone gives the tour guide a thumbs up, he will lead you on an adventure of a lifetime. On almost every dolphin and manatee adventure tour, you can expect to see dolphins and manatees up close and personal. Three Brothers Boards offers tours and lessons seven days a week with one-day advance notice. See Details
BrewHound Dog Park + Bar BrewHound Dog Park + Bar is a dog-friendly bar and dog park in Neptune Beach, FL. Brewhound is a membership based park and serves coffee, local craft beer, and wine on tap. The off-leash dog park features turf grass, separately fenced areas for large and small dogs, cool, shady areas, and The Doggie Splash Pad. Areas are supervised by trained ”Ruffarees” to maintain a friendly and safe environment for all pups. Daily, monthly and annual memberships are available. See Details
Pier Park Pier Park is a pet-friendly outdoor shopping mall in Panama City Beach, FL. Bring your dog along to shop till she drops and keep an eye out for stores that welcome dogs inside. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after. See Details
Treasure Coast Cruises Bring Fido on a sunset, sightseeing, and full moon cruises on the beautiful Indian river with Treasure Coast Cruises in Vero Beach, FL. Experience one of the most pristine ecosystems in North America. Private, dog-friendly tours last approximately 90 minutes. Bring a bottle of wine and some doggie snacks and relax as you watch dolphins or a beautiful sunset. See Details
Fort de Soto County Park Fort De Soto County Park is a dog-friendly state park in Tierra Verde, FL. Escape to the white sands and crystal clear waters of this popular 1,136 acre park. There are 15 picnic shelters, restrooms, fishing piers, playgrounds, and several trails to enjoy with your leashed pup. There's also a fenced dog park and a designated dog beach area. A nominal fee is required to enter the park. See Details
Frank B. Butler County Park Frank B. Butler County Park is a dog-friendly coastal park providing direct beach access in St. Augustine, FL. Visitors will find a parking area, picnic tables, restrooms, and two shaded pavilions. The park is not a fenced area for pets, and dogs must be leashed at the park and when enjoying the beach. See Details
Frisky Mermaid Dolphin Tours & Boat Rentals Frisky Mermaid Dolphin Tours & Boat Rentals is a pet-friendly boat rental company in Pensacola Beach, FL. Fido is welcome aboard any privately chartered pontoon and tritoon rentals. Dog owners are reminded to bring water for their four-legged friends and to clean up after their pets. A life jacket for your pet is strongly recommended. See Details
Jolly Sailing & Dolphin Cruise Jolly Sailing & Dolphin Cruise is a dog-friendly tour in Pensacola Beach. Explore the waters with your pooch on a dolphin cruise, remote beach stop, sightseeing tour, private cruise, snorkeling, dinner cruise or a sunset cruise. You're invited to get up close to Fort Pickens, Pensacola Lighthouse, Pensacola Naval Air Station, home of the Blue Angels on a captained cruise aboard powerboat or sailboat. There's shade, cushioned seating, and restrooms on all boats. As you may know if you're a local, Pensacola Beach only has limited areas where your furry four legged pals are permitted, and it can get quite crowded. Instead, they can take you to a beautiful private island where there is plenty of room to roam. While pups of all sizes are always welcomed on private cruises, space and availability may be restricted on shared cruises. Contact Jolly Sailing & Dolphin Cruise for tour times. See Details
Bonita Beach Dog Park Bonita Beach Dog Park is a Lee County dog beach located along the edge of Lover's Key State Park in Fort Myers Beach, FL. This off-leash beach allows dogs to run around and play in the shallow, calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. There are no fences, so be sure to supervise your dogs at all times. See Details
Walton Rocks Dog Beach Walton Rocks Dog Beach in Jensen Beach, FL, is a 24-acre off-leash dog beach where canines can romp in the sand and surf. The park also features covered picnic tables, restrooms and plenty of room to roam. See Details
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. See Details
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park Commonly referred to as Hanna Park, Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park in Jacksonville welcomes leashed dogs throughout the year in the park and at the beach. This 450-acre area offers a water park, freshwater lake, pet-friendly campground, hiking and biking trails, one of Jacksonville's best surfing beaches and more. Most areas of the park are dog friendly. Fido must be on a leash at all times and cleaned up after. See Details
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. See Details
Indian Riverside Park Indian Riverside Park is a dog-friendly park in Jensen Beach, FL. This waterfront park offers a 3/4 mile walking path and boardwalk, a fishing pier, fountains, beaches, and much more. Please note that dogs are not allowed inside of the children's museum or the on-site mansion. See Details
Liza Jackson Dog Park Liza Jackson Dog Park in Fort Walton Beach, FL, is divided into small and large dog areas. There are water fountains for the dogs located inside of the fences as well. Be sure to follow the park, which are posted on the outside of the fence. See Details
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