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
- Canova Beach Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍3299 N Hwy A1A, Indialantic, FL, US, 32903
🕐 Open Times: Open at all times
💲 Cost: No Charge
🐕 Off-Leash: No
Clean water and grounds
Wash areas and handicap access
Waste receptacles available
Free parking and access
Dogs must be leashed and have vaccination tags.
- Cocoa Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍299 East Cocoa Beach Cswy, Cocoa Beach, FL, US, 32931
🕐 Open Times: Dogs only allowed between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
💲 Cost: No Charge
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Off-leash allowed
Located near other parks and food areas
Great area for families
Has public showers and restrooms
$100 fine if you have a dog on the beach outside of dog hours
- Flagler Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍1525 Hwy A1A Satellite Beach, FL 32937
🕐 Open Times: Open at all times
💲 Cost: No Charge
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Lots of running areas and water is clean
Located close to areas with food and activities
Beach plenty of parking and area to run around
Grills, pavilions and trash receptacles for family outings.
Dog friendly from North 10th street to south 10th
Dogs must be on a leash
- Peanut Island
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🗺️ Address: 📍6500 Peanut Island Road, Riviera Beach, Florida 33404
🕐 Open Times: Open at all times
💲 Cost: No Charge
🐕 Off-Leash: No
Has camping grounds
Open 24/7
Must take a boat to access the island
Full of fun activities i.e., kayaking, boating, ferry rides
Tides are low
Free for beachgoers, but $10 for ferry ride
All dogs must be kept on a leash
Public restroom and trash receptacles
No lifeguard on duty – have an emergency kit
- Friends of Jupiter Beach – Jupiter Dog Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍2188 Marcinski Rd, Jupiter, FL 33477
🕐 Open Times: Open at all times
💲 Cost: No Charge
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes, in certain areas
An hour and a half from Melbourne
Plenty of space to run around
Plenty of parking
Park has restrooms and trash receptacles
Not as crowded as other beaches in the area
Dog-friendly area starts around the #26 dune marker
- Stuart Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍825 NE Ocean Blvd. Stuart, FL 34996
🕐 Open Times: Open at all times
💲 Cost: No Charge
🐕 Off-Leash: No
Stuart Beach is relaxing, tranquil, and full of areas to run around
Has picnic areas, volleyball courts, and other activity areas
Lots of free space to run around
Restrooms, showers, and changing rooms available
Low-tide areas at the end of the beach
Includes bathrooms, showers, and trash receptacles
Dogs must be kept on a leash
Has lifeguards at some hours
- Juno Beach Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍Town of Juno Beach, FL 33408
🕐 Open Times: Open at all times
💲 Cost: No Charge
🐕 Off-Leash: No; Dogs not allowed in water
Your dog must be kept on a leash all the time
Dogs are not allowed to be in the water
Plenty of space for to run around
The area also has hiking trails, paddle boating, and other activities that you can participate in while you’re there.
Check out one of the sea turtle nesting grounds that the beach is known for, but make sure to keep an eye on your dog
- Boca Raton’s Bark Park Dog Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍3001 N Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33431
🕐 Open Times: Open at all times (except during winter months)
💲 Cost: No Charge (except on weekends where a $15 pass is required for dogs)
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes only in certain areas; Also, dogs only allowed in designated areas
Located on Boca Raton waterfront
Has a nearby park for activities
Plenty of outdoor restrooms and trash receptacles
Miles of shoreline and a huge park area
Well-maintained shoreline
Beach, shady trails, and grassy areas
Well-maintained beach with amenities
Dogs allowed off-leash in designated area
- Lighthouse Point Park & Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍5000 S Atlantic Ave., Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
🕐 Open Times: 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
- Smyrna Dunes State Park
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🗺️ 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. Related Read:
Top 12 Dog Friendly Beaches in San Clemente, CA (with Pictures) Top 8 Dog Friendly Beaches in Provincetown, MA (with Pictures)
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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
1. Canova Beach Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍3299 N Hwy A1A, Indialantic, FL, US, 32903
🕐 Open Times: Open at all times
💲 Cost: No Charge
🐕 Off-Leash: No
Clean water and grounds
Wash areas and handicap access
Waste receptacles available
Free parking and access
Dogs must be leashed and have vaccination tags.
2. Cocoa Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍299 East Cocoa Beach Cswy, Cocoa Beach, FL, US, 32931
🕐 Open Times: Dogs only allowed between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
💲 Cost: No Charge
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Off-leash allowed
Located near other parks and food areas
Great area for families
Has public showers and restrooms
$100 fine if you have a dog on the beach outside of dog hours
3. Flagler Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍1525 Hwy A1A Satellite Beach, FL 32937
🕐 Open Times: Open at all times
💲 Cost: No Charge
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Lots of running areas and water is clean
Located close to areas with food and activities
Beach plenty of parking and area to run around
Grills, pavilions and trash receptacles for family outings.
Dog friendly from North 10th street to south 10th
Dogs must be on a leash
4. Peanut Island
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🗺️ Address: 📍6500 Peanut Island Road, Riviera Beach, Florida 33404
🕐 Open Times: Open at all times
💲 Cost: No Charge
🐕 Off-Leash: No
Has camping grounds
Open 24/7
Must take a boat to access the island
Full of fun activities i.e., kayaking, boating, ferry rides
Tides are low
Free for beachgoers, but $10 for ferry ride
All dogs must be kept on a leash
Public restroom and trash receptacles
No lifeguard on duty – have an emergency kit
5. Friends of Jupiter Beach – Jupiter Dog Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍2188 Marcinski Rd, Jupiter, FL 33477
🕐 Open Times: Open at all times
💲 Cost: No Charge
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes, in certain areas
An hour and a half from Melbourne
Plenty of space to run around
Plenty of parking
Park has restrooms and trash receptacles
Not as crowded as other beaches in the area
Dog-friendly area starts around the #26 dune marker
6. Stuart Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍825 NE Ocean Blvd. Stuart, FL 34996
🕐 Open Times: Open at all times
💲 Cost: No Charge
🐕 Off-Leash: No
Stuart Beach is relaxing, tranquil, and full of areas to run around
Has picnic areas, volleyball courts, and other activity areas
Lots of free space to run around
Restrooms, showers, and changing rooms available
Low-tide areas at the end of the beach
Includes bathrooms, showers, and trash receptacles
Dogs must be kept on a leash
Has lifeguards at some hours
7. Juno Beach Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍Town of Juno Beach, FL 33408
🕐 Open Times: Open at all times
💲 Cost: No Charge
🐕 Off-Leash: No; Dogs not allowed in water
Your dog must be kept on a leash all the time
Dogs are not allowed to be in the water
Plenty of space for to run around
The area also has hiking trails, paddle boating, and other activities that you can participate in while you’re there.
Check out one of the sea turtle nesting grounds that the beach is known for, but make sure to keep an eye on your dog
8. Boca Raton’s Bark Park Dog Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍3001 N Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33431
🕐 Open Times: Open at all times (except during winter months)
💲 Cost: No Charge (except on weekends where a $15 pass is required for dogs)
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes only in certain areas; Also, dogs only allowed in designated areas
Located on Boca Raton waterfront
Has a nearby park for activities
Plenty of outdoor restrooms and trash receptacles
Miles of shoreline and a huge park area
Well-maintained shoreline
Beach, shady trails, and grassy areas
Well-maintained beach with amenities
Dogs allowed off-leash in designated area
9. Lighthouse Point Park & Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍5000 S Atlantic Ave., Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
🕐 Open Times: 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
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🗺️ 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
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Clean water and grounds
Wash areas and handicap access
Waste receptacles available
Free parking and access
Dogs must be leashed and have vaccination tags.
- Clean water and grounds
- Wash areas and handicap access
- Waste receptacles available
- Free parking and access
- Dogs must be leashed and have vaccination tags.
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Off-leash allowed
Located near other parks and food areas
Great area for families
Has public showers and restrooms
$100 fine if you have a dog on the beach outside of dog hours
- Off-leash allowed
- Located near other parks and food areas
- Great area for families
- Has public showers and restrooms
- $100 fine if you have a dog on the beach outside of dog hours
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Lots of running areas and water is clean
Located close to areas with food and activities
Beach plenty of parking and area to run around
Grills, pavilions and trash receptacles for family outings.
Dog friendly from North 10th street to south 10th
Dogs must be on a leash
- Lots of running areas and water is clean
- Located close to areas with food and activities
- Beach plenty of parking and area to run around
- Grills, pavilions and trash receptacles for family outings.
- Dog friendly from North 10th street to south 10th
- Dogs must be on a leash
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Has camping grounds
Open 24/7
Must take a boat to access the island
Full of fun activities i.e., kayaking, boating, ferry rides
Tides are low
Free for beachgoers, but $10 for ferry ride
All dogs must be kept on a leash
Public restroom and trash receptacles
No lifeguard on duty – have an emergency kit
- Has camping grounds
- Open 24/7
- Must take a boat to access the island
- Full of fun activities i.e., kayaking, boating, ferry rides
- Tides are low
- Free for beachgoers, but $10 for ferry ride
- All dogs must be kept on a leash
- Public restroom and trash receptacles
- No lifeguard on duty – have an emergency kit
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An hour and a half from Melbourne
Plenty of space to run around
Plenty of parking
Park has restrooms and trash receptacles
Not as crowded as other beaches in the area
Dog-friendly area starts around the #26 dune marker
- An hour and a half from Melbourne
- Plenty of space to run around
- Plenty of parking
- Park has restrooms and trash receptacles
- Not as crowded as other beaches in the area
- Dog-friendly area starts around the #26 dune marker
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Stuart Beach is relaxing, tranquil, and full of areas to run around
Has picnic areas, volleyball courts, and other activity areas
Lots of free space to run around
Restrooms, showers, and changing rooms available
Low-tide areas at the end of the beach
Includes bathrooms, showers, and trash receptacles
Dogs must be kept on a leash
Has lifeguards at some hours
- Stuart Beach is relaxing, tranquil, and full of areas to run around
- Has picnic areas, volleyball courts, and other activity areas
- Lots of free space to run around
- Restrooms, showers, and changing rooms available
- Low-tide areas at the end of the beach
- Includes bathrooms, showers, and trash receptacles
- Dogs must be kept on a leash
- Has lifeguards at some hours
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Your dog must be kept on a leash all the time
Dogs are not allowed to be in the water
Plenty of space for to run around
The area also has hiking trails, paddle boating, and other activities that you can participate in while you’re there.
Check out one of the sea turtle nesting grounds that the beach is known for, but make sure to keep an eye on your dog
- Your dog must be kept on a leash all the time
- Dogs are not allowed to be in the water
- Plenty of space for to run around
- The area also has hiking trails, paddle boating, and other activities that you can participate in while you’re there.
- Check out one of the sea turtle nesting grounds that the beach is known for, but make sure to keep an eye on your dog
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Located on Boca Raton waterfront
Has a nearby park for activities
Plenty of outdoor restrooms and trash receptacles
Miles of shoreline and a huge park area
Well-maintained shoreline
Beach, shady trails, and grassy areas
Well-maintained beach with amenities
Dogs allowed off-leash in designated area
- Located on Boca Raton waterfront
- Has a nearby park for activities
- Plenty of outdoor restrooms and trash receptacles
- Miles of shoreline and a huge park area
- Well-maintained shoreline
- Beach, shady trails, and grassy areas
- Well-maintained beach with amenities
- Dogs allowed off-leash in designated area
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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
- 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
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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
- 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.
Related Read:
- Top 12 Dog Friendly Beaches in San Clemente, CA (with Pictures)
- Top 8 Dog Friendly Beaches in Provincetown, MA (with Pictures)
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