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
- Pensacola Beach West Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Fort Pickens Rd, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
🕐 Open Times: From sunrise to sunset May 31 – Oct 31
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
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
- Salinas Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 380 Cape Blas Road, Port Saint Joe, FL
🕐 Open Times: Open from sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
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
- Brohard Beach and Paw Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 1850 Harbor Drive South, Venice, FL
🕐 Open Times: Open daily from 7:00 a.m. until dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
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
- Davis Island Dog Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍 864 Severn Ave, Tampa, FL
🕐 Open Times: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Designated leash-free area
Fenced-in beach area
2 areas for large and small dogs
Dogs can enjoy both the park and the beach
- Mickler’s Landing
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🗺️ Address: 📍 110 Ponte Vedra Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
🕐 Open Times: Open 24 hours Saturday & Sunday
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
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
- Jupiter Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍 2050 Florida A1A, Jupiter, FL
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
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
- Haulover Beach Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 10800 Collins Avenue, Miami, FL
🕐 Open Times: 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
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
- Key West Dog Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍 1500 Vernon Avenue, Key West, FL
🕐 Open Times: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
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
- Bayview Dog Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍 2000 E. Lloyd Street, Pensacola, FL
🕐 Open Times: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
One of the best dog beaches in the Panhandle
Amenities include picnic areas, grills, restrooms, hiking trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, and swings
Soft sand
The fenced area goes into the water for dogs
An excellent beach for dogs who love the water
- Walton Rocks Beach/Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 6700 South Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach, FL
🕐 Open Times: 6:00 a.m. to sunset
💲 Cost: Completely free of charge
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
24 acres of leash-free romping and roaming
Picnic tables and restrooms available
One of the best off-leash beaches for dogs
Hose available to wash the sand off your pooch
Conclusion 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. See Also: Top 5 Dog-Friendly Beaches in Tampa, FL Sources
https://floridahikes.com/salinas-park https://wagwalking.com/lifestyle/beaches/salinas-park https://petfriendlytravel.com/pft_beaches/port-st-joe-salinas-park-florida/ https://365atlantatraveler.com/dog-friendly-beaches-in-florida/ https://www.venicegov.com/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/54/225?npage=2 https://www.floridashistoriccoast.com/beaches/micklers-landing/ https://www.tampa.gov/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-facilities/dog-parks https://www.planetware.com/florida/dog-friendly-beaches-us-fl-454.htm https://www.jupiter.fl.us/437/Dogs-on-the-Beach https://www.bringfido.com/attraction/990 https://www.stlucieco.gov/things-to-do/recreation/beaches/walton-rocks-beach-dog-park
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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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🗺️ Address: 📍 Fort Pickens Rd, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
🕐 Open Times: From sunrise to sunset May 31 – Oct 31
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
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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🗺️ Address: 📍 380 Cape Blas Road, Port Saint Joe, FL
🕐 Open Times: Open from sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
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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🗺️ Address: 📍 1850 Harbor Drive South, Venice, FL
🕐 Open Times: Open daily from 7:00 a.m. until dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
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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🗺️ Address: 📍 864 Severn Ave, Tampa, FL
🕐 Open Times: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
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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🗺️ Address: 📍 110 Ponte Vedra Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
🕐 Open Times: Open 24 hours Saturday & Sunday
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
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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🗺️ Address: 📍 2050 Florida A1A, Jupiter, FL
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
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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🗺️ Address: 📍 10800 Collins Avenue, Miami, FL
🕐 Open Times: 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
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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🗺️ Address: 📍 1500 Vernon Avenue, Key West, FL
🕐 Open Times: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
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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🗺️ Address: 📍 2000 E. Lloyd Street, Pensacola, FL
🕐 Open Times: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
One of the best dog beaches in the Panhandle
Amenities include picnic areas, grills, restrooms, hiking trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, and swings
Soft sand
The fenced area goes into the water for dogs
An excellent beach for dogs who love the water
10. Walton Rocks Beach/Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 6700 South Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach, FL
🕐 Open Times: 6:00 a.m. to sunset
💲 Cost: Completely free of charge
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
24 acres of leash-free romping and roaming
Picnic tables and restrooms available
One of the best off-leash beaches for dogs
Hose available to wash the sand off your pooch
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
- Soft sand
- The fenced area goes into the water for dogs
- An excellent beach for dogs who love the water
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- 24 acres of leash-free romping and roaming
- Picnic tables and restrooms available
- One of the best off-leash beaches for dogs
- Hose available to wash the sand off your pooch
Conclusion
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.
See Also: Top 5 Dog-Friendly Beaches in Tampa, FL
Sources
https://floridahikes.com/salinas-park https://wagwalking.com/lifestyle/beaches/salinas-park https://petfriendlytravel.com/pft_beaches/port-st-joe-salinas-park-florida/ https://365atlantatraveler.com/dog-friendly-beaches-in-florida/ https://www.venicegov.com/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/54/225?npage=2 https://www.floridashistoriccoast.com/beaches/micklers-landing/ https://www.tampa.gov/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-facilities/dog-parks https://www.planetware.com/florida/dog-friendly-beaches-us-fl-454.htm https://www.jupiter.fl.us/437/Dogs-on-the-Beach https://www.bringfido.com/attraction/990 https://www.stlucieco.gov/things-to-do/recreation/beaches/walton-rocks-beach-dog-park
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Sources
https://floridahikes.com/salinas-park https://wagwalking.com/lifestyle/beaches/salinas-park https://petfriendlytravel.com/pft_beaches/port-st-joe-salinas-park-florida/ https://365atlantatraveler.com/dog-friendly-beaches-in-florida/ https://www.venicegov.com/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/54/225?npage=2 https://www.floridashistoriccoast.com/beaches/micklers-landing/ https://www.tampa.gov/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-facilities/dog-parks https://www.planetware.com/florida/dog-friendly-beaches-us-fl-454.htm https://www.jupiter.fl.us/437/Dogs-on-the-Beach https://www.bringfido.com/attraction/990 https://www.stlucieco.gov/things-to-do/recreation/beaches/walton-rocks-beach-dog-park
- https://floridahikes.com/salinas-park
- https://wagwalking.com/lifestyle/beaches/salinas-park
- https://petfriendlytravel.com/pft_beaches/port-st-joe-salinas-park-florida/
- https://365atlantatraveler.com/dog-friendly-beaches-in-florida/
- https://www.venicegov.com/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/54/225?npage=2
- https://www.floridashistoriccoast.com/beaches/micklers-landing/
- https://www.tampa.gov/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-facilities/dog-parks
- https://www.planetware.com/florida/dog-friendly-beaches-us-fl-454.htm
- https://www.jupiter.fl.us/437/Dogs-on-the-Beach
- https://www.bringfido.com/attraction/990
- https://www.stlucieco.gov/things-to-do/recreation/beaches/walton-rocks-beach-dog-park
