Dog Friendly New Jersey

Need help deciding where to stay, play, or eat with your dog in New Jersey? Get the scoop on our favorite pet friendly hotels, restaurants, and activities in New Jersey below! Or give us a call at 877-411-FIDO to book your dog-friendly vacation in New Jersey now.

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Hotels

Need to find a place to stay with Fido in New Jersey? No problem. There are 960 pet friendly hotels in New Jersey. You'll find information on all the most popular pet friendly hotels, vacation rentals, bed & breakfasts, and campgrounds in New Jersey below.

$75
+ Pet FeeBig Dogs Allowed2+ Pets Allowed

Rus Mar Motel

Wildwood, NJ

Rus Mar Motel

Rus Mar Motel welcomes two dogs of any size for an additional fee of $20 per dog, per night. All rooms are dog friendly.

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$200
No Pet FeeBig Dogs Allowed2+ Pets Allowed

Dog Friendly Billmae Cottage

Cape May, NJ

Dog Friendly Billmae Cottage

Billmae Cottage is dog friendly. Two dogs of any size are welcome for no additional fee. All rooms are dog friendly. Well-behaved dogs can be left unattended in rooms. No cats allowed.

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$100
+ Pet FeeSmall Dogs OnlyOne Pet Max

2-Bedroom House with Pool and Tiki Hut

Cape May, NJ

2-Bedroom House with Pool and Tiki Hut

Pets are allowed with prior approval from the homeowner only. Please inquire for information on pet fee and other restrictions. Property is fully fenced and perfect for dogs to roam!

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$35
No Pet FeeBig Dogs Allowed2+ Pets Allowed

Holly Shores Camping Resort

Cape May, NJ

Holly Shores Camping Resort

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 80lb dog or two dogs totaling up to 80lbs are permitted in dog friendly cabins. Service dogs are welcomed! For more information on pet restrictions, please call (609) 886-1234.

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Restaurants

Don't leave Fido in the hotel room when it's time for dinner. There are 911 dog friendly restaurants in New Jersey! A handful of our favorite sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, bars, and other eateries in New Jersey that welcome Fido to join at an outdoor table are listed below. Bon appetit!

Wonder Bar

Asbury Park, NJ

Wonder Bar

Wonder Bar is super dog-friendly! Yappy Hour is now seven days a week from noon to 7 pm (weather permitting). Mondays and (Wednesdays starting at 4 pm) are for small dogs only! Wonder Bar is a perfect place for casual drinks, live music, and dates. Dogs love the outdoor fenced-in area with doggie pools for playtime and meeting new friends.

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Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room

Asbury Park, NJ

Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room

Located within walking distance from Wesley Lake and Kennedy Park, Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room is a great spot to catch a game, gather with friends, and relax with a cold brew in the dog-friendly sidewalk seating area. Select from over a dozen craft beers on tap to complement a menu of tavern favorites like shrimp and grits, mac and cheese, turkey burgers, blackened catfish, St. Louis style ribs, and fish or beef tacos. Open daily 11am to 2am.

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Harpoon Henry's

Cape May, NJ

Harpoon Henry's

Situated directly on the Delaware Bay with sunsets to die for, at Harpoon Henry's, 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.

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Activities

Get out and play! There are 216 dog friendly activities in New Jersey. You'll find information on our favorite dog parks, beaches, hiking trails, tours, stores, and lots of other "animal attractions" below.

Timber Creek Park

Blackwood, NJ

Timber Creek Park

9 acre fenced dog park for off leash walking inside a 60 acre wooded park. Leashed dogs are allowed on the many trails throughout the area. There is a small lake they can swim in. Playgrounds, restrooms, picnic tables and benches throughout. Paved trails also.

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8th Ave Dog Beach

Asbury Park, NJ

8th Ave Dog Beach

From October 1st through May 15th, dogs are allowed on the Boardwalk and on the 8th Avenue Dog Beach all day. During the summer, dogs are welcome between the hours of 6pm - 8:30am. For your safety and pleasure, ONLY licensed non-aggressive dogs with adult supervision are permitted on the Dog Beach.

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Mountain Lakes Open Space Area

Princeton, NJ

Mountain Lakes Open Space Area

Mountain Lakes Open Space Area provides hiking opportunities along with picturesque views. The 75-acre protected area has 8 miles of easy dog friendly hikes. Just keep Fido on a leash while on the trails. You can also fish in the beautiful man-made lake.

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The Mall at Short Hills

Short Hills, NJ

The Mall at Short Hills

Offering a variety of stores, services, restaurants, and entertainment options, The Mall at Short Hills is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Dog stroller rentals make it easy for you and your pup to explore the mall's offerings. Individual store policies on pets vary, and pets are not permitted in any food establishment.

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Cape May Whale Watcher

Cape May, NJ

Cape May Whale Watcher

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!

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Wonder Bar Yappy Hour

Asbury Park, NJ

Wonder Bar Yappy Hour

Wonder Bar hosts a Doggie Happy Hour weekly, usually on Thursdays. Doggies get to romp and play in very large fenced outdoor area while Mommy and Daddy enjoy a cool drink.

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Events

When you want to really spoil your dog, or just meet other dog owners in New Jersey 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 New Jersey below.

OCT
21

4th Annual Pledge-a-Paw Dog Walk and Event

Blackwood, NJ

4th Annual Pledge-a-Paw Dog Walk and Event

Camden County Animal Shelter will be hosting our 4th Annual Pledge-A-Paw Dog Walk and Event; sponsored by the Camden County Board of Freeholders on Saturday, October 21st from 11 am to 3 pm at the Camden County College in Blackwood, NJ. Last year over 200 walkers and over 40 local vendors, animal welfare groups and rescues attended to raise pledges to benefit the animals’ of Camden County Animal shelter. We are hoping to make this year’s event even better! This doggy friendly event is free to attend and will include not only a one mile dog walk, but yummy treats & snacks from the Doggy Snack Bar, raffle drawing and prizes, costume contests, tail waggin contests, music, entertainment, and more! We will be showcasing adoptable pets in the CCAS Pet Parade as well! Want to participate in the fundraiser and get an event t-shirt? Registration is just $10.00 per person and you can register here: https://ccasnj.donorpages.com/4thAnnualPledgeaPaw/. You will receive an event t-shirt, walker pledge packet, prizes and more! If you have a team of 10+, please contact Madeline Sapiandante at outreach@ccasnj.org for more information about team package pricing.

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OCT
7

2nd Annual Paws in the Park

Hawthorne, NJ

2nd Annual Paws in the Park

The 2017 Paws in the Park will take place at Goffle Brook Park in Hawthorne on October 7th from 10am-3pm with Sunday as the rain date. All proceeds from this event will go towards the Sheriff's K-9 unit. To stay more up to date, you can follow us on the official Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Passaic-County-Paws-in-the-Park-132847070455502/ Will include Cat and Dog Adoptions, K9 Demonstrations, Food Trucks, Prizes and More!

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OCT
21

Dog Walk Of The Dead-5

Augusta, NJ

Dog Walk Of The Dead-5

Celebrating our fifth anniversary. NJ's only zombie dog walk returns to benefit One Step Closer Animal Rescue. Enjoy Vendors, costume contests, food, live music, blood drive, Halloween pet photos, adoptions, classic cars and more!

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Services

When traveling with dogs, one thing is certain. Poop happens. Luckily, there are 936 pet services in New Jersey 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 New Jersey below.

PetSmart Mt Olive

Mount Olive Township, NJ

PetSmart Mt Olive

PetSmart is the #1 retailer of pet food and supplies in the United States, with more than 1000 stores across the country. In addition to pet food and supplies, you'll also find a Banfield Veterinary Clinic, PetsHotel/Doggie Daycare, grooming, training, and animal adoptions at this location.

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Rover.com Morristown Dog Sitters

Morristown, NJ

Rover.com Morristown Dog Sitters

Need to attend an important business meeting, go to a wedding, or even just have a romantic dinner without Fido when you're in Morristown? If your plans will require you to be apart for a few hours, but you don't want to leave Fido unattended in the hotel room, our partners at Rover.com can help! They have dozens of responsible dog sitters in Morristown who can visit your dog in the hotel room, take him for a walk, or even watch him overnight in their own home, if needed. Prices vary by sitter, but generally start at $15/night. You can find the perfect dog sitter for your pooch by browsing local profiles on Rover.com and reading the reviews left by other dog owners. Some of the sitters have even pledged to donate a portion of their fee to help save homeless pets!

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Banfield Pet Hospital

Woodbridge, NJ

Banfield Pet Hospital

Conveniently located inside Petsmart, Banfield Pet Hospital offers superior medical care for pets. At the present time, they're considered one of the leading pet hospitals in the United States with more than 700 locations nationwide. Visit Banfield today and your pet will be 'treated like family' by the veterinarian and entire staff.

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Camp Bow Wow Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill, NJ

Camp Bow Wow Cherry Hill

Offering South Jersey dog daycare and boarding. We separate the dogs into our indoor / outdoor play yards based on their size, temperament and play style where they socialize and play with other dogs all day long. We keep a high staff to dog ratio and our camp counselors are certified in dog behavior and pet first aid. Boarding dogs participate in our dog daycare program at no additional charge and are only in their spacious cabins for meals and bedtime. Watch your dog play on our camper cams. Stop by anytime for a tour, we’re sure you’ll love what you see!

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Jenn's Pet Grooming

Saddle Brook, NJ

Jenn's Pet Grooming

Jenn's Pet Grooming offers all breed dog grooming, including late night appts, punk rock styles, and classic cuts. Jenn is a graduate of the North Jersey School of Dog Grooming. She has been grooming professionally for six years and specializes in punk rock styling: mohawks, nail coloring and fur dyeing. She is also skilled in handling aggressive dogs who have been banned from other groomers. Jenn's Pet Grooming offers full service grooming with the PRIMA bathing system. A comfortable home setting and one-on-one attention ensures that even the most nervous and anxious dogs feel safe and relaxed.

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NJ Fix My Dog, LLC

Morristown, NJ

NJ Fix My Dog, LLC

NJ Fix My Dog offers professional in-home dog training with over 35 years of hands on experience. Manners begin at home, let's start there! Fully bonded and insured. Serving NJ (Bergen County, Passaic County, Essex County, Hudson County, Sussex County, Morris County, Warren County, Hunterdon County, Somerset County, Union County, Middlesex County, Mercer County, Burlington County, Camden County, and Glouster County). Also servicing Southern New York, NYC and Eastern Pennsylvania.

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Burlington County Animal Alliance of New Jersey

Willingboro, NJ

Burlington County Animal Alliance of New Jersey

Burlington County Animal Alliance is a private, independent, 501(3)(c) nonprofit animal advocacy group, that was founded in 1999. To date, they have around 60 members of BCAA. They focus primarily on rescue and adoption of shelter dogs and cats from Burlington County and surrounding areas. Their main focus is to make the public aware of the numbers of homeless dogs and cats there are in shelters and to promote adoption of these animals. They advocate spaying and neutering of all companion animals to counteract the overpopulation of dogs and cats and to end the tragedy of euthanizing healthy, unwanted companion pets.

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Leashes of Love

Cherry Hill, NJ

Leashes of Love

Leashes of Love is a volunteer group of qualified handlers & dogs organized to provide visitations to hospitals, nursing homes, childrens' facilities, correctional institutions & more. Evaluations, training & certifications are available.

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Traveler Photos

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Carole, Brigantine, New Jersey Submitted May 29, 2017

Ellie-My 2 Year Old Beagle-Summer 2016-A Day At The Brigantine, NJ Dog Beach

This photo was taken in Brigantine, NJ. This is one of a ton of photos taken of my 2 year old Beagle, Ellie, at Brigantine Dog Beach, Summer 2016. Ellie and I both have the times of our lives each and every time we come here. Seeing my Ellie girl smiling and enjoying herself as much as she does, fills my mind, heart and soul with sheer and simplistic wonderfulness. I am so very grateful for having such a place to come to and spend the day with my Ellie girl. For me, it is that simple.

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Carole, Brigantine, New Jersey Submitted May 29, 2017

Ellie-My 2 Year Beagle-Summer 2016-A Day At The Brigantine, NJ Dog Beach

This photo was taken in Brigantine, NJ. This is one of a ton of photos taken of my 2 year old female Beagle, Ellie, at Brigantine Dog Beach. Ellie and I both have the times of our lives each and every time we come here. Seeing my Ellie girl smiling and enjoying herself as much as she does, fills my mind, heart and soul with sheer and simplistic wonderfulness. I am so very grateful for having such a place to come to and spend the day with my Ellie girl. For me, it is that simple.

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