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Home>Dogs>Top 10 Dog Friendly Beaches in Melbourne, FL (With Pictures)
Who doesn’t love spending a day at the beach with their furry best friend? The city of Melbourne, Florida is home to many beautiful beaches, not all of which are suitable for your four-legged companion. However, here’s a list of 10 dog-friendly beaches in and near this small Floridian city that you and your furry best friend will love.
From sandy beaches with plenty of room for running and playing to more secluded spots, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy the sun, sea, and sand with your pup, and make some wonderful memories together. Whether you’re looking for a long walk along the beach or a relaxed day lounging in the sun, these beaches have it all.
The Top 10 Dog-Friendly Beaches in Melbourne, Florida
Open at all times (except during fall/winter seasons)
💲 Cost:
No Charge
🐕 Off-Leash:
No
Awesome place to meet other dog owners
Lots of parking available
One-mile-long beach
Dogs welcome all year round
Sufficient bathrooms and trash receptacles
Plenty of pet-friendly amenities including waste disposal bags, clean up stations, and doggie drinking fountains
Shaded, dog-friendly walkway
10. Smyrna Dunes State Park
🗺️ Address:
📍2995 N Peninsula Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
🕐 Open Times:
Open at all times
💲 Cost:
No Charge (except $5 parking)
🐕 Off-Leash:
No
Has nearby picnic areas
Gorgeous walking trails and views of nearby lagoons
Restrooms and washing areas available
Dog bathing area available as well
Plenty of parking
Wrapping Things Up
If you’re looking for dog-friendly beaches in Melbourne, you’re in luck. Although there aren’t many in Melbourne, there are plenty around the area that you can make a day trip out of. While most beaches are safe for dogs, it’s important to note that dogs must be kept on a leash in some areas and during certain times on many of these beaches. And as an owner, you must clean up after your furry friend as well.
Before heading out, be sure to contact the beach (if possible) to find out which beaches allow dogs and what restrictions may apply. With so many fantastic dog-friendly beaches near Melbourne, there’s no excuse not to get outdoors with your furry friend. With a bit of planning and a few handy tips, you and your pooch can have a great time at the beach.
Nicole is the proud mom of 3 rescue fur babies, Baby, a Burmese cat; Rosa, a New Zealand Huntaway; and Mac, a Lab/Mastiff. A Canadian expat, Nicole now lives on a lush forest property with her Kiwi husband and new baby daughter in New Zealand. She has a strong love for all animals of all shapes and sizes (and particularly loves a good interspecies friendship) and wants to share her animal knowledge and other experts’ knowledge with pet lovers across the globe.…Read more
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