Heading to the beach with friends is always a good time, but as a dog owner, you likely want to include your furry buddy in your beach excursions — at least every once in a while. Fortunately, there are several beaches located in the Garden State that happen to be dog friendly, so you can spend a fun day on the sand and in the ocean with your canine friend. Here are 10 great New Jersey dog-friendly beach spots to consider.
The 10 Great Dog-Friendly Beaches in New Jersey
- Longport Dog Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08244
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: Yes
No amenities besides portable toilets
This beach is part of the Malibu Beach Wildlife Management program
You must take garbage and used poop bags away with you
The beach area is small during high tide
Enjoy views of Great Egg Harbor Bay
- Beach Haven Doggy Bay
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Taylor Ave. Beach Haven, NJ 08008
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset from September 16 to May 14
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: No
Dogs are not permitted on the beach during the summer months
Dogs are welcome on the bay beach at Taylor Avenue only
Dogs must be leashed at all times
The beach is typically clean and safe for small dogs
Surfers can be spotted entertaining those on the beach
- Wildwood Dog Park and Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍 3000 Boardwalk. Wildwood, NJ 08260
🕐 Open Times: 24 hours
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: Yes, only in the enclosed dog park area
Dogs must be leashed on the beach area
Cleanup bags and drinking water are available onsite
Fenced play areas are available for large and small dog breeds
Dogs must be up to date on their vaccinations before entering the park
The park has play and agility equipment for the dogs to enjoy
- Bradley Cove
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Asbury Park, NJ
🕐 Open Times: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., September 15 to May 15; before 8:30 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m., May 16 to September 14
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: Yes
This beach is located at the end of the Boardwalk
Visiting dogs must be licensed and always supervised
The beach can get crowded during the morning hours
Must bring your own water and cleanup bags
Great place for beginning dog swimmers
- Higbee Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍 New Jersey 08204
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: No
Enjoy hiking, swimming, bird watching, and plum picking here
Some people enjoy sunbathing nude at the park
The dunes are as high as 35 feet in some areas of the beach
Explore hundreds of acres of woodland
Seek out the freshwater marsh
- Asbury Park Dog Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍 1738 Ocean Ave N. Asbury, NJ 07712
🕐 Open Times: 24/7, September 15 to May 14
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: Yes, only in the designated dog beach area
Dogs must be leashed unless in the designated dog beach area
Use the Deal Lake Drive beach entrance
Dogs are allowed on the beach between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m., May 16 to September 15
The beach is usually always busy during the summer months
A few nearby restaurants offer dog menus
- Keansburg Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Main St. and Beachway Ave. Keansburg, NJ 07734
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset from May to October
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: Yes, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Plenty of space for family picnics and games of fetch
Waves are calm enough for puppies and small dogs to play in
Restrooms are not always stocked with toilet paper
Enjoy awesome views of New York City
Beach rarely gets crowded with people or dogs
- Spring Lake Borough Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Spring Lake, NJ 07762
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset, October 1 to May 14
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: Yes, in the fenced dog area
Dogs must be on leash unless in the fenced area off Pitney Avenue
Dogs are never allowed on the boardwalk
Enjoy 2 miles of sand to run and play on
Watch surfers and kayakers as you walk with your dog
Bring your own waste bags and water
- Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area
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🗺️ Address: 📍 383 3rd Ave. Manasquan, NJ 08736
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: No
The beach is backed by an impressive 55-acre park
Fishing is popular here, so watch out for fishing lines
Plenty of room on the beach to picnic and play in the water
Enjoy an old-town feel during your visit
No amenities available
- Corson’s Inlet State Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 County Hwy 619. Ocean City, NJ 08214
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset, September 16 to March 31
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: No
This place is home to local and migratory wildlife
Dogs must be leashed at all times
No swimming allowed
Explore undeveloped trails and sand dunes near the shoreline
Shade can be hard to find
Conclusion There is no shortage of outdoor fun when spending time with your dog in New Jersey. Whether you want to just hang out at the beach, go hiking, or watch your canine play around with their peers, all the dog-friendly beaches on this list have something exciting to offer.
You might also like: 10 Great Off-Leash Dog Parks in New Jersey You Can Visit Today See also: Top 8 Dog Friendly Beaches in Nevada You Can Visit Today
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Heading to the beach with friends is always a good time, but as a dog owner, you likely want to include your furry buddy in your beach excursions — at least every once in a while. Fortunately, there are several beaches located in the Garden State that happen to be dog friendly, so you can spend a fun day on the sand and in the ocean with your canine friend. Here are 10 great New Jersey dog-friendly beach spots to consider.
The 10 Great Dog-Friendly Beaches in New Jersey
1. Longport Dog Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08244
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: Yes
No amenities besides portable toilets
This beach is part of the Malibu Beach Wildlife Management program
You must take garbage and used poop bags away with you
The beach area is small during high tide
Enjoy views of Great Egg Harbor Bay
2. Beach Haven Doggy Bay
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Taylor Ave. Beach Haven, NJ 08008
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset from September 16 to May 14
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: No
Dogs are not permitted on the beach during the summer months
Dogs are welcome on the bay beach at Taylor Avenue only
Dogs must be leashed at all times
The beach is typically clean and safe for small dogs
Surfers can be spotted entertaining those on the beach
3. Wildwood Dog Park and Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍 3000 Boardwalk. Wildwood, NJ 08260
🕐 Open Times: 24 hours
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: Yes, only in the enclosed dog park area
Dogs must be leashed on the beach area
Cleanup bags and drinking water are available onsite
Fenced play areas are available for large and small dog breeds
Dogs must be up to date on their vaccinations before entering the park
The park has play and agility equipment for the dogs to enjoy
4. Bradley Cove
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Asbury Park, NJ
🕐 Open Times: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., September 15 to May 15; before 8:30 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m., May 16 to September 14
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: Yes
This beach is located at the end of the Boardwalk
Visiting dogs must be licensed and always supervised
The beach can get crowded during the morning hours
Must bring your own water and cleanup bags
Great place for beginning dog swimmers
5. Higbee Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍 New Jersey 08204
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: No
Enjoy hiking, swimming, bird watching, and plum picking here
Some people enjoy sunbathing nude at the park
The dunes are as high as 35 feet in some areas of the beach
Explore hundreds of acres of woodland
Seek out the freshwater marsh
6. Asbury Park Dog Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍 1738 Ocean Ave N. Asbury, NJ 07712
🕐 Open Times: 24/7, September 15 to May 14
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: Yes, only in the designated dog beach area
Dogs must be leashed unless in the designated dog beach area
Use the Deal Lake Drive beach entrance
Dogs are allowed on the beach between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m., May 16 to September 15
The beach is usually always busy during the summer months
A few nearby restaurants offer dog menus
7. Keansburg Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Main St. and Beachway Ave. Keansburg, NJ 07734
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset from May to October
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: Yes, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Plenty of space for family picnics and games of fetch
Waves are calm enough for puppies and small dogs to play in
Restrooms are not always stocked with toilet paper
Enjoy awesome views of New York City
Beach rarely gets crowded with people or dogs
8. Spring Lake Borough Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Spring Lake, NJ 07762
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset, October 1 to May 14
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: Yes, in the fenced dog area
Dogs must be on leash unless in the fenced area off Pitney Avenue
Dogs are never allowed on the boardwalk
Enjoy 2 miles of sand to run and play on
Watch surfers and kayakers as you walk with your dog
Bring your own waste bags and water
9. Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area
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🗺️ Address: 📍 383 3rd Ave. Manasquan, NJ 08736
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: No
The beach is backed by an impressive 55-acre park
Fishing is popular here, so watch out for fishing lines
Plenty of room on the beach to picnic and play in the water
Enjoy an old-town feel during your visit
No amenities available
10. Corson’s Inlet State Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 County Hwy 619. Ocean City, NJ 08214
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset, September 16 to March 31
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: No
This place is home to local and migratory wildlife
Dogs must be leashed at all times
No swimming allowed
Explore undeveloped trails and sand dunes near the shoreline
Shade can be hard to find
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- No amenities besides portable toilets
- This beach is part of the Malibu Beach Wildlife Management program
- You must take garbage and used poop bags away with you
- The beach area is small during high tide
- Enjoy views of Great Egg Harbor Bay
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- Dogs are not permitted on the beach during the summer months
- Dogs are welcome on the bay beach at Taylor Avenue only
- Dogs must be leashed at all times
- The beach is typically clean and safe for small dogs
- Surfers can be spotted entertaining those on the beach
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- Dogs must be leashed on the beach area
- Cleanup bags and drinking water are available onsite
- Fenced play areas are available for large and small dog breeds
- Dogs must be up to date on their vaccinations before entering the park
- The park has play and agility equipment for the dogs to enjoy
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- This beach is located at the end of the Boardwalk
- Visiting dogs must be licensed and always supervised
- The beach can get crowded during the morning hours
- Must bring your own water and cleanup bags
- Great place for beginning dog swimmers
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A post shared by 🫒 Olive (@olivewiththesnout)
- Enjoy hiking, swimming, bird watching, and plum picking here
- Some people enjoy sunbathing nude at the park
- The dunes are as high as 35 feet in some areas of the beach
- Explore hundreds of acres of woodland
- Seek out the freshwater marsh
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A post shared by Lucky Duck & The Golden Goose (@luckygooselife)
- Dogs must be leashed unless in the designated dog beach area
- Use the Deal Lake Drive beach entrance
- Dogs are allowed on the beach between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m., May 16 to September 15
- The beach is usually always busy during the summer months
- A few nearby restaurants offer dog menus
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A post shared by Erin Martins (@thekearnydogwalker)
- Plenty of space for family picnics and games of fetch
- Waves are calm enough for puppies and small dogs to play in
- Restrooms are not always stocked with toilet paper
- Enjoy awesome views of New York City
- Beach rarely gets crowded with people or dogs
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A post shared by Laura (@meandmybruno)
- Dogs must be on leash unless in the fenced area off Pitney Avenue
- Dogs are never allowed on the boardwalk
- Enjoy 2 miles of sand to run and play on
- Watch surfers and kayakers as you walk with your dog
- Bring your own waste bags and water
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A post shared by Poochy & Simba (@the_super_lab_bros)
A post shared by Poochy & Simba (@the_super_lab_bros)
- The beach is backed by an impressive 55-acre park
- Fishing is popular here, so watch out for fishing lines
- Plenty of room on the beach to picnic and play in the water
- Enjoy an old-town feel during your visit
- No amenities available
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A post shared by Sean Cleary (@its_a_face_wig_)
A post shared by Sean Cleary (@its_a_face_wig_)
- This place is home to local and migratory wildlife
- Dogs must be leashed at all times
- No swimming allowed
- Explore undeveloped trails and sand dunes near the shoreline
- Shade can be hard to find
Conclusion
There is no shortage of outdoor fun when spending time with your dog in New Jersey. Whether you want to just hang out at the beach, go hiking, or watch your canine play around with their peers, all the dog-friendly beaches on this list have something exciting to offer.
- You might also like: 10 Great Off-Leash Dog Parks in New Jersey You Can Visit Today
- See also: Top 8 Dog Friendly Beaches in Nevada You Can Visit Today
Featured Image Credit: Bertrand Bouchez, Unsplash
