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Dog-Friendly Activities in New Jersey

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in New Jersey, 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 Cape May Whale Watcher

Cape May Whale Watcher

Cape May Whale Watcher

The Cape May Whale Watcher offers the largest and fastest whale and dolphin watching boats in New Jersey and they are dog friendly. The owners, Jeff and Mary Stewart have owned dogs their entire lives, and love having well behaved and leashed pups aboard ship. In business since 1993, the Cape May Whale Watcher guarantees marine mammal sightings of whales or dolphins or porpoise. Well behaved pooches ride for free!

Pet Friendly Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

Housed in Hangar 1 of Cape May Airport, the dog-friendly Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum in Cape May, NJ houses aircraft, special exhibits, engines and interactive displays through which visitors can explore aviation, military history, New Jersey history and more. Leashed dogs welcome to explore the more than 90,000 square feet of hands-on fun with you. Admission fees apply and hours vary by season.

Cold Spring Brewery

Cold Spring Brewery

Cold Spring Brewery is a dog-friendly, non-profit brewery housed in a restored 1804 English-style barn located in the historic Cold Spring Village of Cape May, NJ. They serve several varieties of beer like Cresse American Wheat, Dennisville Inn Porter, and Bradner Brown. Leashed dogs are welcome, and the indoor seating is temperature-controlled. There is an admission price to enter Cold Spring Village.

South Mountain Reservation

West Orange, NJ

South Mountain Reservation

South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ is dog-friendly. This nature reserve coverers 2,112 acres in portions of Maplewood, Millburn and West Orange. The woodland park features a variety of hardwood trees, and tall hemlocks towering above streams, creeks and ponds. The west branch of the Rahway River flows through the valley, and a 25-foot waterfall at Hemlock Falls is a dramatic feature. It is also a Revolutionary War historic site. Leashed dogs are welcome on trails and the South Mountain Dog Park is located within the Reservation.

Asbury Park Dog Beach

Asbury Park, NJ

Asbury Park Dog Beach

Pet-friendly Asbury Park Dog Beach in Asbury Park, NJ welcomes Fido all day long between mid-September and mid-May. In summertime, you and Fido should plan an early morning or evening visit as dogs are prohibited between 8:30 am and 6:00 pm. If your hound was born to run, plan an off-leash romp at this popular beach. After a game of fetch or Frisbee, jump in the water with your pooch for a refreshing swim.

Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

The Gateway National Recreation Area in Highlands, NJ is pet friendly between certain dates. Dogs are not permitted on ocean-side beaches at Sandy Hook Unit from March 15 through September 15 due to piping plover season. Pets are permitted on bay-side beaches at Plum Island and Horseshoe Cove throughout the year, but must always be on a leash. Dog owners must carry out all trash, and make preparations for carrying out dog waste. Parking is $20 in the summer season from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Island Beach State Park

Seaside Park, NJ

Island Beach State Park

Island Beach State Park is a pet-friendly island barrier on the coast of Seaside Park, NJ. Stretching 10 miles in total, the sand dunes offer a varied and interesting area for plants and animals to thrive. From Memorial Day weekend through the first of October, pets are not permitted on the ocean swimming beaches. Leashed pets are permitted south of these areas during this time period. Pets are not permitted on the Spizzle Creek Bird Blind Trail at any time. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pooches leave behind.

Wildwood Dog Park & Beach

Wildwood Dog Park & Beach

The Wildwood Dog Park & Beach is located between Glenwood and Maple Avenues in Wldwood, NJ. The dog park is open daily, and the dog beach is open from dawn to dusk. All rules for the Wildwood Dog Park & Beach are posted at entry and must be followed. Fresh water and clean up bags are available on site. Dogs on the beach must remain leashed, and leashes in the park are optional.

Cape May Winery & Vineyard

Cape May Winery & Vineyard

The dog-friendly Cape May Winery & Vineyard encompasses four different vineyards containing over 150 acres, from which 16 varieties of grapes are grown. Leashed pups are welcome to join you outside at the designated dog-permitted areas, but at no time are they allowed on the furniture. So bring your furry friend to see what makes the Cape May, NJ area a premier grape-growing region!

Historic Cold Spring Village

Historic Cold Spring Village

Historic Cold Spring Village is a seasonal, dog-friendly historic site in Cape May, NJ, that welcomes leashed dogs in outdoor areas. This open-air living-history museum transports visitors back to the 1800s. The charming 30-acre village features over 25 restored historic buildings, including a blacksmith shop, bakery, schoolhouse, and woodworking shop, where costumed interpreters demonstrate traditional crafts and daily life from the early American era. Guests can explore interactive exhibits, visit farm animals, and enjoy hands-on activities that bring history to life. Please note that does aren't permitted inside any buildings. The village also hosts seasonal festivals, guided tours, and special events throughout the year. Be sure to check their website for seasonal hours of operation.

Hacklebarney State Park

Long Valley, NJ

Hacklebarney State Park

Visit the dog-friendly Hacklebarney State Park in Long Valley, NJ. The centerpiece of this secluded park is the gushing river that works its way through the towering trees and glacial valley. There are a number of hiking trails and picnic areas along the shoreline for you to enjoy together. You and your pooch may run into a deer or even a bear, so make sure you keep Fido on a leash for the duration of their visit. To preserve the cleanliness of the water and the surrounding area, please clean up any mess that your pooch leaves behind.

Morristown National Historic Park

Morristown National Historic Park

Check out the pet-friendly Morristown National Historic Park in Morristown, NJ. The area is historically important due to the amount of American Revolutionary War sites located nearby, including Jockey Hollow, the Ford Mansion, Fort Nonsense and the New Jersey Brigade Encampment. There are 27 miles of foot and horse trails to explore with your pooch and the beginning of a two-mile auto loop tour. Dogs must be on a leash under six feet and all mess cleaned up after them. Pets are not permitted in park buildings.

Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area

Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area

Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area in Manasquan, NJ is the last undeveloped tract on the Manasquan Inlet. The 55-acre site is a great place to fish, walk on the beach, or go sunbathing. Dogs are welcome at Eastern section of the beach, but they must be leashed at all times to preserve the delicate coastal habitat. Be mindful that the Western section of the beach does not allow pets.

Mills Reservation

Cedar Grove, NJ

Mills Reservation

Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly Mills Reservation in Cedar Grove, NJ. This 157-acre recreation area features trails of varying difficulty for different levels of dogs and hikers. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you, but please remember to clean up after him.

Vernon Dog Park

Vernon Dog Park

The Vernon Dog Park in Vernon, NJ occupies two acres of fenced grasslands. Visitors will find plenty of room for Fido to run and play, and shaded seating areas for pet owners.

Eclipse Brewing

Merchantville, NJ

Eclipse Brewing

Eclipse Brewing is Merchantville's only craft brewery, offering small batch beers on tap, flights and growlers to go. Dogs are welcome to join you in the large outdoor seating area. While you're there, pick up a bag of Biscuits and Barley dog treats for Fido, made from Eclipse Brewing's spent grain.

Oyster Creek Brewing Company

Oyster Creek Brewing Company

Oyster Creek Brewing Company in Waretown, NJ, brews a variety of styles in-house, including flagship and limited-release beers. They're very pet-friendly and they would love to meet Fido!

Doggie Beach Boutique

Ventnor City, NJ

Doggie Beach Boutique

Doggie Beach Boutique in Ventnor City, NJ, serves dog-friendly ice cream, cookies and treats to four-legged customers. Treat your best friend to a delicious scoop of lactose-free ice cream in maple bacon, vanilla, pumpkin, or blueberry and peanut butter flavors. The doggie bakery also offers a perfect selection of irresistible doughnuts, cookies and cake mixes for every pooch.

Czig Meister Brewing

Hackettstown, NJ

Czig Meister Brewing

Czig Meister Brewing is a dog-friendly brewery in Hackettstown, NJ. They have a 15-barrel craft brewery system and produce a wide range of unique beers for you to come by and try. No food is served here, so Fido can join you inside or on their outdoor patio. Make sure to keep your pup on a leash.

Icarus Brewing

Dog-friendly Icarus Brewing is a microbrewery in Brick, NJ, where Fido is welcome to join inside the taproom or at an outdoor table. They produce fresh, hand-crafted ales and lagers and serve them in pints and flights. Their beer garden has lots of seating with umbrella shaded tables and you're welcome to bring your own food to enjoy with your brew.

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