Best Dog-friendly Beaches in the U.S.

06/03/2023

Block Island, Rhode Island

The Ocean State really comes through for dogs, especially on Block Island. Located 12 miles off the shore, dogs and their owners will find the beach mecca of Block Island. It's tiny for sure, but is filled with dog-friendly spots like Ballard's Beach (located just to the left of the ferry terminal), Andy's Way, Crescent Beach, the Mohegan Bluffs, and many more. Dogs are permitted on the ferry, making it a breeze to travel to and from the island for a day trip.

06/03/2023

Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Emerald Isle is 12 miles of coastal bliss. It offers soft, white-sand beaches and waters a light shimmering green just as its name suggests, and it also happens to be inviting for pets. Dogs are allowed to be on the beach with their owners so long as they are leashed. Come bring your dog for a walk down the shoreline to the pier and beyond.

06/03/2023

04/03/2023

Cannon Beach, Oregon

Cannon Beach, located in northwest Oregon, is an ideal spot for a day-long adventure with your four-legged best friend by your side. Here, dogs are allowed on the beach so long as they are either on a leash or under voice command control by their owner. Just make sure they don't chase after any stray puffins that may have strayed off of Haystack Rock.

02/03/2023

Jupiter Dog Beach, Florida

Jupiter Dog Beach, located in Jupiter, has been a welcoming place for dogs since 1989. It's an area that stretches for some 2.5 miles, making it a great place for pups who enjoy a long walk or a good run. Though dogs are welcome to be off-leash on the sand, officials ask that dogs remain leashed for the walk from the parking lot to the sand and that only well-behaved, obedient dogs be let off-leash.

28/02/2023

Wildwood Dog Beach, New Jersey

Fido will have a field day at this doggie beachside paradise. Wildwood Dog Beach, located in the town of Wildwood, has everything a pup would need for an excellent day at the shore. That includes a fully fenced-in sandy park area and the chance to charge into the ocean for a little swim. (Note: Dogs on the beach must remain leashed, but leashes in the park are optional.) There are also plenty of p**p bags on hand, so you can leave the beach as clean as you found it.