At one of these pet-friendly beaches, you and your animal will have a doggone good time.
Pack up your dog, grab your sunglasses, and head to the beach for a journey you won’t soon forget. In order to accommodate beachgoers who bring their BFFs (best furry friends) with them, many beaches in the U.S. provide specific amenities.
Visit the wild West Coast coastline or plunge into the warm, clear, green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, you can travel the East Coast’s beaches, starting in Florida or California, and ending in Maine. There is a great beach escape waiting for you and your animal friend wherever you decide to go.
Carmel Beach: California’s Carmel-by-the-Sea
One of the most beautiful areas in California to take your dog for a stroll is along this well-known stretch of beach that overlooks the Pacific Ocean on the state’s central coast. It’s also regarded as one of the U.S. beaches with the friendliest dog policies.
On the beach and in the waves, your dog companion can play with other dogs and run free without a leash, but they must be under voice control. When you enter the Scenic Road, which meanders along the shore and offers breathtaking views of the coastline, the town’s iconic cypress trees, and Pebble shore Golf Links, dogs must be on a leash. Poop bags known as “Mutt Mitts” are also located at the top of each beach entrance. Many eateries offer indoor or outdoor seating for dogs and their owners, as well as dog-friendly fare like steak tartare and grilled chicken.
With features like “yappy hour,” doggy room service menus, turn-down service, and special spaces to wash off after playing on the beach, more than 25 hotels in Carmel welcome pets. When you’re prepared to wander across the city, Carmel-by-the-SeaOne of the friendliest places in the country for dogs is Sea, which is south of Monterey. Shopkeepers there may welcome your canine companion with dog biscuits and water bowls. Even a fountain for dogs to drink from is available in the Carmel Plaza.
Nantucket, Massachusetts’ Cisco Beach
One of the best pet-friendly spots on Nantucket is Cisco Beach, which is located on the island’s southern shore. This beach is well-liked by surfers and a younger demographic because of its soft sand and strong surf. Pack a picnic lunch for you and your dog since there are no amenities just a lifeguard during the season. Additionally, your friend must be licensed and leashed.
Your canine companion can travel to the island with you using Cape Air, Hy-Line Cruises, or the Steamship Authority ferries. Book a room at the Woof Cottages for a wonderful treat: The Cottages at Nantucket Boat Basin offers dog-friendly lodging and provides pet beds, bowls, and welcome amenities in each room.
Visit Cisco Brewers while you’re on the island to have a cold beverage with your dog. Tupancy Links is regarded as Nantucket’s unofficial dog park, where leashed and unleashed dogs can run free. Be sure to check out the route that leads to sweeping ocean vistas from the top of a 42-foot bluff.
In Florida, at Jupiter Dog Beach.
Bring your furry friend to this Jupiter beach that is designated for dogs for tons of canine fun. The beach marker number 26 at Marcinski Road and marker number 57 at the Carlin Park property line make up the 2.5-mile strip of sand that stretches along southern Florida’s Atlantic coast in the Palm Beaches. Dogs should be well-behaved, well-socialized, and obedient to voice orders even though they can run freely on the beach. When going from the car to the beach, they must be on a leash.
Make arrangements at Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa in Palm Beach for lodging, where your canine companion (weighing no more than 30 pounds) will be just as well-cared for as you, starting with gift bag on arrival.
Oregon’s Cannon Beach
It’s difficult to find a place where you can’t bring your furry buddy with you, but the small seaside city of Cannon Beach is another fantastic dog-friendly vacation destination. Dogs are allowed to explore the beach with their owners as long as they remain in sight and are in voice control. Numerous hiking routes are available in the area, allowing dogs to discover the scents of local species such chipmunks, elk, and bears.
The Fourth of July celebrations in the town don’t include pyrotechnics, making it a great destination for holiday travel with nervous animals. The annual Dog Show on the Beach, which takes place in October in Cannon Beach, awards prizes for everything from greatest tricks to finest costumes.
