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Home>Dogs>Top 10 Dog-Friendly Beaches in Florida 2023: Off-Leash & On-Leash Places to Go
The state of Florida has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Here you’ll find soft, sugar-white sand, as well as beautiful scenery with an abundance of wildlife throughout the entire state.
Florida also has several dog-friendly beaches, and we’ll cover 10 of the best so that you know where to take your canine pal the next time you visit the Sunshine State. We’ll list both off-leash and on-leash beaches so that you’re better prepared and know what to expect.
The Top 10 Dog-Friendly Beaches in Florida
1. Pensacola Beach West Dog Park
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Located near historic Fort Pickens—a must-see attraction
Closed in the winter because of turtle season, so please be respectful of the open times
Designated signs indicate dog-friendly areas of the beach
Dog waste bags, trash bins, and handy wipes available throughout
Heads up – dog’s current vaccination records required
2. Salinas Park
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Open to the public and pets
Bathrooms on premises
Picnic tables, grills, and playground available
Heads up: dog must remain on leash at all times
3. Brohard Beach and Paw Park
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Fenced play yard for dogs
Only beach in the area that allows dogs
Amenities include dog waste bags, benches, showers, and water fountains (for both humans and dogs)
Beautiful scenery using a boardwalk that leads to beach
4. Davis Island Dog Beach
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Designated leash-free area
Fenced-in beach area
2 areas for large and small dogs
Dogs can enjoy both the park and the beach
5. Mickler’s Landing
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Leashed dogs permitted on the beach
Plenty of parking
Plenty of amenities that include showers, restrooms, and grills
Not crowded
Handicapped-accessible walkway to the beach from parking lot
6. Jupiter Beach
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Dog waste bags provided
5 miles of leash-free beach access for your pooch
Shady spots available for cooling off
Beautiful beach with amazing sunsets
Known as one of the best off-leash beaches
7. Haulover Beach Dog Park
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2 separate designated areas for small and large dogs
One of the most beautiful beaches in Miami
Dog waste bags provided
A small fee gains all-day access to the park that includes picnic tables, water fountains (for both humans and dogs), and benches
8. Key West Dog Beach
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Only dog beach in the region
Off-leash beach but no restrooms or facilities available
Dog-friendly restaurant (Louie’s Backyard) right next door
Heads up: this beach has rocky sand rather than soft sand
9. Bayview Dog Beach
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One of the best dog beaches in the Panhandle
Amenities include picnic areas, grills, restrooms, hiking trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, and swings
Florida has several dog-friendly beaches that will surely be a hit with your beloved canine. We hope this list provides you with the information you need so that you’re well prepared the next time you visit the Sunshine State. Don’t forget to always pick up after your dog at any beach. All have trash bins for disposal, and most have dog waste bags in case you leave home without them. Be sure to follow the rules, and keep your dog on a leash if necessary.
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Rachel Giordano is a musician and writer living in Pensacola, Florida, with her partner and their two dogs, Sophie, a Boston Terrier, and Aero, a Border Collie/Sheltie mix. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and loves writing about animals of all types. When she’s not writing about animals, she loves to write suspense/thriller novels. A musician by night and writer by day, she enjoys educating the public about the needs and requirements of animals, big and small. …Read more
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