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Home>Dogs>Top 13 Dog-Friendly Beaches in Oregon: Off & On-Leash Places (2023 Update)
Within the 363 miles that make up Oregon’s coastline, there are 262 miles of sandy beaches. They don’t all allow dogs, but you can take your best friend on seaside adventures at many of these coastal destinations. Some of them require you to use a 6-foot leash, while others allow off-leash dogs, provided that they listen to your commands and don’t interfere with other guests.
The best pet-friendly beaches in Oregon have picturesque views, golden sand, and pet-friendly restaurants and accommodations. When you plan your next seaside vacation, try out a few of these dog-friendly beaches to visit with your dog.
Dogs are allowed off-leash, but keep one handy if they’re wary about horses
Surrounded by large sand dunes to explore and slide down
A small beach town that doesn’t get crowded
Many local accommodations and restaurants welcome dogs
Close to hiking trails at the Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area
10. Rockaway Beach
7 miles of sandy beach with 31 access points
Sand dunes to explore and slide down
A popular vacation spot
Pet-friendly accommodation
11. Seaside Beach
Off-leash dogs need to be under voice control at all times
Dogs need to be kept on a leash on the Seaside Promenade
Oregon’s first beach resort community
Activities include kayaking, razor clamming, kite flying, and hiking
12. Seven Devils State Recreation Site
Doesn’t get crowded as often as other beaches
Off-leash dogs are allowed if they follow voice commands and if you keep a leash handy
Pet-friendly accommodation
Access to Two-Mile Creek, where you can wash the sand off your dog
1-mile beach hiking trail
13. Yachats State Park
Accessed by the Oregon Coast Trail 804
Explore tide pools full of marine life and the nearby Thor’s Well
Off-leash dogs are allowed provided that they obey voice commands and remain in sandy areas
Great location for watching migrating whales
The beach is rarely crowded
Conclusion
Dog-friendly beaches are scattered along Oregon’s coastline. With easy access to the Pacific Ocean, you and your dog can swim and explore miles of golden sand or just sit back and keep an eye open for migrating whales. The best beaches in Oregon have a variety of activities, from kayaking and hiking to viewing picturesque scenery like Haystack Rock or Thor’s Well. We hope that this list has introduced you to a new beach to visit during your next vacation.
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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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