Hotels
There are
27 pet friendly
hotels in Cape May, NJ.
You'll find information on all the most popular pet friendly hotels,
vacation rentals, bed & breakfasts, and campgrounds
in Cape May, NJ below.
Seashore Campsites & RV Resort allows two pets of any size for no additional fee. Both dogs and cats are welcome, but aggressive breeds are prohibited. For same day arrivals, please call 877-411-3436 to confirm availability of a pet-friendly room.
This 2-bedroom vacation rental in Cape May allows two pets of any size for a fee of $25/night per pet. For weekly stays, the fee is $150 for one dog or $250 for two dogs. No dogs allowed in the pool, but the property is completely fenced in for them. The Tiki Hut is located only 8 miles from historic Cape May and 1/2 block from the Delaware Bay beach (which is free and pet-friendly year around).
Billmae Cottage is pet friendly! Two dogs of any size are welcome for no additional fee. All rooms are pet friendly, and every suite has its own private outdoor space. There is also an outdoor shower (with dog shampoo and towels) where your pooch can clean up after a day at the beach. Guest dogs receive a welcome gift upon arrival and 'Yappy Hours' are held at the property periodically. Well-behaved dogs can be left in the room unattended. Cats are not permitted. For same day arrivals, please call 877-411-3436 to confirm availability of a pet-friendly room.
Dogs are permitted at Holly Shores Camping Resort, but must be kept on a leash and under owners control at all times. For campsites, dogs are limited to 2 free of charge. For cabin rentals there is a $10 daily dog fee, per dog, per cabin (non-refundable). One 80 lb dog or two dogs totaling up to 80 lbs are permitted in dog-friendly cabins. Service dogs are always welcomed. For more information on pet restrictions, please call (609) 886-1234.
Restaurants
Don't leave Fido in the hotel room when it's time for dinner.
There are 21 dog friendly restaurants in Cape May, NJ!
A handful of our favorite sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, bars, and other eateries in Cape May, NJ that welcome Fido to join at an outdoor table are listed below. Bon appetit!
Situated directly on the Delaware Bay with sunsets to die for, at Harpoons on the Bay, you'll have to agree you've found paradise! They offer over 250 frozen drinks from the full bar. A tropical delight awaits your arrival. If that isn't enough to tempt you, the food is great and the service is friendly. Outdoor seating welcomes Fido.
The Rusty Nail features avast array of surf and turf dishes, plus two fabulous outdoor dining areas that allow dogs. Friday and Saturday nights feature live music after 5pm.
Located in the historic Congress Hall, Blue Pig Tavern has one of the best dog-friendly outdoor dining areas in Cape May. Menu offers tasty comfort food such as baked mac and cheese, roasted beet salad, grilled reubens, smoked salmon sandwiches, and turkey burgers.
Activities
Get out and play!
There are 9 dog friendly activities in Cape May, NJ.
You'll find information on our favorite dog parks, beaches, hiking trails, tours,
stores, and lots of other "animal attractions" below.
Cape May Dog Park is a great pet-friendly recreation area. The park has a gazebo, toys, and a water source to cool hot dogs down when the sun is out. The park is double gated for easier entry and introduction. The City of Cape May Dog Park is open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week. Dogs must have a dog park tag to enter the park. Only two dogs are permitted per person. Dogs must be leashed at all times except when within designated free run areas. All mess should be cleaned up by dog owners.
Paw prints can be found in the sand from leashed dogs at Sunset Beach from mid-September through mid-April. If you get hungry, The Grille has several dog friendly outdoor tables. Dogs are welcome at Sunset Beach Gifts which is open daily and sells souvenirs, books, and collectibles. Sunset Beach is also famous for the concrete ship of SS Atlantus which has been "grounded" at Cape May Point since 1926. End your day with the flag ceremony which is held nightly from May through September.
The Cold Springs Bike Path is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Cape May! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Cold Springs Bike Path. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit
TrailLink.com.
Whale and Dolphin Watching with your dog. 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. If whales or dolphins or porpoise are not sighted, they offer a free pass for another cruise, for all humans aboard at least. Well behaved puppies, ride for free!
Events
When you want to really spoil your dog, or just meet other dog owners in Cape May, NJ who are as crazy about their pets are you are, there's no better place to bring Fido than a dog event. You'll find information on some of our favorite
annual dog events in Cape May, NJ
below.
Bring Fido and come celebrate all things Irish, Scottish, and Welsh! The weekend features musical entertainment throughout the grounds. Main stage performances will include sets by Nae Breeks Pipes & Drums Band, which is comprised of members of the famed Atlantic City Sandpipers. The Flynns will be here performing their rousing renditions of Irish folk and rebel tunes. Joe McGonigle will entertain all weekend long along with world-renowned musician Tom Brett.
JUL
13 – 14
![Pet Friendly Down on the Farm Weekend and Dog Show in Cape May, NJ]()
Bring Fido along and come experience life on an Early American farm through hands-on activities and exhibits! Historic Cold Spring Village, an open-air living history museum, presents the trades, crafts, architecture, and lifestyles of an Early American, rural South Jersey farming community. The Village is also home to a working 8-acre heritage farm complex.
Special exhibits throughout the Village will include collections of antique and modern farming equipment and tools. Visitors can tour the historic Corson-Gandy Barn, c. 1880, which is now home to Levi the Village horse. Guests can visit the Village sheep, pigs, chickens and calves. The Family Activity Area will feature games, and take-home crafts. Children may also participate in farm chores at the Corson-Gandy Barn throughout the day.
On Saturday only, Fido can join the 8th annual dog show hosted by the Friends of Historic Cold Spring Village. Awards for cutest, owner look-alike, best performer, best dressed, and best in show! Registration is $7.00. Judging begins at 11:30 AM at Village Gazebo.If you have any questions you can contact Mary Jane Lupton at (609) 898-7474
AUG
10 – 11
Bring Fido to this 28th annual event featuring fiber arts and will feature Viewer’s Choice quilt show, speakers, demonstrations, vendors, and more!
JUN
22 – 23
Services
When traveling with dogs, one thing is certain. Poop happens.
Luckily, there is 1 pet service in Cape May, NJ that can help you out with poop bags (or anything else you may need).
You'll find information on the most popular pet stores, pet sitters, trainers, groomers, and other pet businesses in Cape May, NJ below.
Dog daycare and boarding in Cape May, New Jersey. We have a large fenced in yard and lots of space for happy, friendly pups to run. Please use Rover.com to book
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