Best Dog-Friendly Beaches in the USA
Best Dog-Friendly Beaches in the USA
Grab your Sun hats and towels, you and your Pup will be Beach -ready with this list of our favorite beaches for you and your Best Furry Friend.
The US has some of the best beaches in the world! From the Californian Central Coast to Oregon’s dog-friendly Cannon Beaches, you are spoilt for choice if you want to take your Doggo along on your next seaside adventure.
Huntington Dog Beach: California
This 1.5 mile of beach is a great place to kick off our list. Set along the South Californian Coastline, Huntington Dog Beach is a 1.5-mile strip of coastline that is dedicated to your Furry Family Members. The beach is open between 5 am and 10 pm every day, so you can take both your morning run and your evening stroll at this beach with your favorite pup.
The beach also hosts annual dog events that are fun for the whole family. If you in the area during September be sure to check out the McKenna Subaru Surf City Dog event or folic and have fun at the Corgi Beach Day in May, your dog will love it!
Fort De Soto Park: St Pete/Clearwater, Florida
Fort De Soto Park is one of the best Hotspots in America for dogs of all shapes and sizes. The beaches and parks are all dog-friendly. All dogs must be kept on 6-foot leashes on the beach and within certain areas of the park, however, they are free to roam inside Paw Playground, a private park dedicated to Dogs and their Four-Pawed adventures!
There is also a fenced-in beach with separate areas for large and small dogs and when you're done with your day in the sun, head on down to the Dog Bar for a cold drink and social time.
Olympic National Park: Port Angeles, Florida
Washington State’s well known for its pet-friendly destinations. Olympic National Park in Port Angeles is one of the best locations for an adventurous day out with your dog.
Beautiful soft sand beaches, scenic woodland trails, easy access camping grounds, and picnic areas, you and your dog can enjoy days of fun-filled activity here.
The park has many dog-friendly hotels to choose from, with views of the forest or the ocean. The pet accommodations also include a full range of treats for your furry family member, from water and food bowls to doggie bandanas!
Coligny Beach Park: Hilton Head, South Carolina
Hilton's head has some of the most popular beaches, and Coligny Beach is no exception, especially for dog owners. This beach is 100% dog friendly; dogs are free to roam without a leash and splash their way through the day on this beautiful coastline.
The beaches are open all day, and dogs are welcome at most of the surrounding stores, bars, and restaurants. Parking is free and if you choose to book yourself into the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa, your dog will be given the VIP treatment, with its own bed, silver bowl, and treats!
Jekyll Island: Georgia
Georgia Golden Isles are made up of four barrier islands that make up this beautiful coastline. Jekyll Island is one of our absolute favorites, with two-miles of gorgeous beaches where you and your pup are welcome to get some sea, sand, and surf.
Dogs have to be on a leash up to 16 feet long, but it is certainly worth this small inconvenience. The Driftwood beach is a marvel of nature, you and your dog will love trekking this route along with the other dozens of guided routes around the Southern Dunes and Picnic areas. The beach is host to other pet-friendly activities such as a Doggy Boat Rides and Haunted Night Trolly Ghost Tours! The Westin Jekyll Island accommodations are pet friendly so you and your pet can enjoy a long stay at this beautiful beach.
Surfside Beach: Nantucket, Massachusetts
Located on Nantucket’s South Coast, Surfside Beach is a pet-friendly beach that is stocked full of facilities for the whole family.
With a fully stocked pet-friendly restaurant open all day and lifeguards on duty during the summer months, your pet is free to roam on any of the beaches here. Be mindful, you will find that the sea can be rough and the winds can be strong, but your pawed pal is more than safe to splash around at the water’s edge.
The Woof Cottages on-site offers comfortable accommodation that caters to dogs, they even have a dog Concierge and a doggy turn down service! Your Posh Pup will feel like a superstar after a stay at this wonderful resort!
From Puppy Hotels to VIP pet treatments, US Coastlines really know how to make a Dogs Day! We are confident that you will love our recommendations and so will your beloved pup! We are always on the lookout for the newest and hottest Dog-Friendly destinations, so be sure to come back often and subscribe for regular updates!