If you’re planning a trip to the beach this summer, you might be interested in knowing where to find the top 10 pet-friendly beaches in the United States.
Thanks to Invitation Homes for the cool infographic below. They put it together with input from vacationers and locals alike. It features some of the beaches where people say they enjoy taking their pets for some fun in the sun, and a few of these just may surprise you.
If you’re thinking that all the best beaches are in California or Florida, keep reading because I think you’ll find there’s an amazing pet-friendly beach near you, even if you don’t live in a popular tourist destination.
Top 10 Pet-Friendly Beaches in the United States
- Montrose Beach – Chicago, IL
- Warren Dunes State Park – Sawyer, MI
- Double Bluff Beach, Whidbey Island – Freeland, WA
- Rosie’s Dog Beach – Long Beach, CA
- Del Mar Dog Beach – Del Mar, CA
- Fort De Soto Park – St. Petersburg, FL
- Jeckyll Island Beach – Jeckyll Island, GA
- Topsail – Topsail Beach, NC
- Nags Head Beach – Nags Head, NC
- Wildwood Dog Beach – Wildwood, NJ
My personal favorite isn’t on this list, but it’s definitely worth a mention. It’s a dog-friendly beach aptly named Dog Beach, located in Key West, Florida.
If you’ve never been to Key West, let me tell you, it’s seriously heaven on earth. Oh, and there’s a dog-friendly bar right there at the beach. Score!
If you’re looking for pet-friendly hotels, motels, and rentals, don’t miss this blog post with 7 dog-friendly lodging options for pet parents.
And as you’re packing up for your trip, make sure you’ve got these road trip necessities for dogs. Be sure to pack your pet first-aid kit!
What’s your favorite pet-friendly beach?
Leave a comment and let us know! Better yet, post a photo of you and your pet at the beach over on our Facebook page!
Pamela Webster says
May 22, 2017 at 5:55 pmWe will be anchoring near Topsail Beach in less than a week. And Jekyll Island is lovely.
But our favorite dog beaches are those that can only be reached by boat. Capers Island Nature Preserve just north of Charleston is fabulous during the week. We’ve had it all to ourselves.
Christina says
May 22, 2017 at 6:03 pmHave a great time! I’m so jealous!
Capers Island sounds amazing! How awesome to have it all to yourselves! Sounds like heaven on earth! 🙂
Cathy Armato says
May 23, 2017 at 9:39 amThanks so much for sharing these! Dog friendly beaches are hard to come by. I didn’t know there were any in Jersey, I’ll have to check this one out!
Love & biscuits,
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them
Christina says
May 23, 2017 at 10:13 amLet me know how it goes, Cathy! I’d love to see pics!
Lisa birkett says
July 25, 2017 at 11:22 amAmelia island, Fla. has the best beach for dogs. The town is extremely pet friendly and May 1 is the shrimp fest…yummy! We shopped and ate at the local bistros with 2 dogs in tow and everybody behaved.
Deb says
March 18, 2018 at 8:53 amWe LOVE the Outer Banks in North Carolina!! All of towns (there are many) are dog friendly! Some do have restrictions, just check the town’s website where you’ll be visiting. Everything about the OBX is dog friendly!! Many stores allow dogs, along with many restaurants on their outside patios/decks! You can’t go wrong. Also, it is just SO beautiful there!!
james coscia says
September 10, 2018 at 9:14 pmthe best dog beach i’ve ever been to is Juno Beach in Jupiter, FL…hands down. 2.5 miles of off-leash beach for dogs. beautiful, blue water. free and easy parking. showers at each beach access