Traveling with your dog and finding a new adventure spot is one of the most exciting experiences. Florida is known for its stunning beaches, beautiful vistas, and sunny weather. However, you can visit only a few dog-friendly beaches in Naples. This article looks at the top three dog-friendly beaches in Naples, Florida, as well as some other nearby beaches.
The Top 9 Dog Friendly Beaches in Naples, FL
- Bonita Beach Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 8800 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL
🕐 Open Times: 7:00 am to dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: Yes
One of the only dog-friendly beaches in Naples
Off-leash encouraged
No more than two dogs are allowed on the beach brought by one owner
Puppies under 4 months old are prohibited
Dog showers and water fountains are available
- Keewaydin Island
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Keewaydin Island Naples, FL
🕐 Open Times: Dawn–dusk Mon–Sun, closed Thursday
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: No
8 miles of pristine wildlife sanctuary to explore
No facilities are available, so remember to bring water bowls, shade, and dog poop bags
Only accessible via boat. Several boat rental companies are available
Food boats are sometimes situated around the island
Secluded atmosphere
- Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
🗺️ Address: 📍 11135 Gulf Shore Dr, Naples, FL
🕐 Open Times: 8:00 am to sundown, all year
💲 Cost: $6 per vehicle
🐕 Off-leash: No
Dogs only allowed in designated areas of the park
Dogs are not allowed in concession areas or restrooms
6-foot, hand-held leashes only
Nature trails and picnic pavilions are available throughout the park
Service animals are allowed in all areas of the park
- Gulfside City Park Beach (Algiers Beach) Sanibel
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🗺️ Address: 📍 2001 Algiers Ln, Sanibel, FL 33957
🕐 Open Times: 24 hours
💲 Cost: $5 per vehicle per hour parking, free after 7 pm
🐕 Off-leash: No
Area of natural beauty and nature reserve
Dogs must be kept on leashes of no more than 8 feet long
Remember to bring bags to clean up after your dog!
Wash stations, picnic tables, and washrooms are available
Home to endangered seabirds and sea turtles
- Bowmans Beach Park Sanibel
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🗺️ Address: 📍 1700 Bowman’s Beach Rd., Sanibel, FL 33957
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to dusk
💲 Cost: $5 per vehicle per hour
🐕 Off-leash: No
The isolated sand beach is known for great shelling
Charcoal grills, fitness stations, showers, restrooms, and a pavilion are available
Dogs are welcome on all parts of the beach but must be leashed at all times
Parking is a 5-minute hike from the beach
- Lighthouse Beach Park and Fishing Pier Sanibel
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🗺️ Address: 📍 110/153 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
🕐 Open Times: 24 hours a day
💲 Cost: $5 per hour
🐕 Off-leash: No
Great shelling location
Plenty of shade to cool down in
Dogs are required to be leashed at all times, particularly as currents are very strong
Picnic areas are available, as well as water refill stations, restrooms, and showers
Lots of wildlife, including sea turtles and ground-nesting sea birds
- Brohard Paw Park Venice
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🗺️ Address: 📍 1850 Harbor Drive S.Venice, FL 34285
🕐 Open Times: 7:00 am to dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: Yes
Dogs are only allowed on part of the beach
Dog waste bags, showers, benches, and water fountains are available
Fenced yard for dogs to play in
Beautiful boardwalk stretches along the beach
- Fort DeSoto State Park Tierra Verde
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🗺️ Address: 📍 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL
🕐 Open Times: 7:00 am to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: Yes
Accessible by a path running along the south side of the park
Off-leash dogs allowed in designated areas on the beach only
Small and large dog areas are available, fenced off and leash-free
Three dog limit per person
Dog handlers must be over the age of 16
- De Soto National Memorial Beach Bradenton
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🗺️ Address: 📍8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy Bradenton, FL
🕐 Open Times: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, seasonal closures
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: No
The beach and park are both accessible to dogs
6-foot leash length maximum, must be fixed leashes
Park is home to many protected plants and animals
No designated dog park
Visitor centers, picnic areas, camping, and historical information sites are available around the park
Conclusion Despite Naples only having three beaches that allow dogs, there are plenty in the surrounding areas that will satisfy any dog’s sense of adventure. Most beaches have great amenities, including dog showers and picnic areas. Some of the beaches on our list have designated dog areas and even separate areas for different-sized breeds. However, there aren’t many off-leash opportunities. We hope you’ve found some great vacation locations for you and your pup from our list and get to go out to enjoy all the natural beauty that Naples and its surrounding area have to offer. Sources
https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/delnor-wiggins-pass-state-park/experiences-amenities-0 https://www.venicegov.com/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/54/225?npage=2 https://www.mysanibel.com/departments/public-works-department/parks-public-beaches/public-beach-park-information https://pinellas.gov/dog-parks/#rules https://pinellas.gov/parks-and-preserves-frequently-asked-questions/ https://www.nps.gov/deso/planyourvisit/outdooractivities.htm https://www.leegov.com/parks/beaches/bowmansbeach
Traveling with your dog and finding a new adventure spot is one of the most exciting experiences. Florida is known for its stunning beaches, beautiful vistas, and sunny weather. However, you can visit only a few dog-friendly beaches in Naples. This article looks at the top three dog-friendly beaches in Naples, Florida, as well as some other nearby beaches.
The Top 9 Dog Friendly Beaches in Naples, FL
1. Bonita Beach Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 8800 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL
🕐 Open Times: 7:00 am to dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: Yes
One of the only dog-friendly beaches in Naples
Off-leash encouraged
No more than two dogs are allowed on the beach brought by one owner
Puppies under 4 months old are prohibited
Dog showers and water fountains are available
2. Keewaydin Island
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Keewaydin Island Naples, FL
🕐 Open Times: Dawn–dusk Mon–Sun, closed Thursday
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: No
8 miles of pristine wildlife sanctuary to explore
No facilities are available, so remember to bring water bowls, shade, and dog poop bags
Only accessible via boat. Several boat rental companies are available
Food boats are sometimes situated around the island
Secluded atmosphere
3. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
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- One of the only dog-friendly beaches in Naples
- Off-leash encouraged
- No more than two dogs are allowed on the beach brought by one owner
- Puppies under 4 months old are prohibited
- Dog showers and water fountains are available
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- 8 miles of pristine wildlife sanctuary to explore
- No facilities are available, so remember to bring water bowls, shade, and dog poop bags
- Only accessible via boat. Several boat rental companies are available
- Food boats are sometimes situated around the island
- Secluded atmosphere
🗺️ Address: 📍 11135 Gulf Shore Dr, Naples, FL
🕐 Open Times: 8:00 am to sundown, all year
💲 Cost: $6 per vehicle
🐕 Off-leash: No
Dogs only allowed in designated areas of the park
Dogs are not allowed in concession areas or restrooms
6-foot, hand-held leashes only
Nature trails and picnic pavilions are available throughout the park
Service animals are allowed in all areas of the park
4. Gulfside City Park Beach (Algiers Beach) Sanibel
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🗺️ Address: 📍 2001 Algiers Ln, Sanibel, FL 33957
🕐 Open Times: 24 hours
💲 Cost: $5 per vehicle per hour parking, free after 7 pm
🐕 Off-leash: No
Area of natural beauty and nature reserve
Dogs must be kept on leashes of no more than 8 feet long
Remember to bring bags to clean up after your dog!
Wash stations, picnic tables, and washrooms are available
Home to endangered seabirds and sea turtles
5. Bowmans Beach Park Sanibel
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🗺️ Address: 📍 1700 Bowman’s Beach Rd., Sanibel, FL 33957
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to dusk
💲 Cost: $5 per vehicle per hour
🐕 Off-leash: No
The isolated sand beach is known for great shelling
Charcoal grills, fitness stations, showers, restrooms, and a pavilion are available
Dogs are welcome on all parts of the beach but must be leashed at all times
Parking is a 5-minute hike from the beach
6. Lighthouse Beach Park and Fishing Pier Sanibel
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🗺️ Address: 📍 110/153 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
🕐 Open Times: 24 hours a day
💲 Cost: $5 per hour
🐕 Off-leash: No
Great shelling location
Plenty of shade to cool down in
Dogs are required to be leashed at all times, particularly as currents are very strong
Picnic areas are available, as well as water refill stations, restrooms, and showers
Lots of wildlife, including sea turtles and ground-nesting sea birds
7. Brohard Paw Park Venice
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🗺️ Address: 📍 1850 Harbor Drive S.Venice, FL 34285
🕐 Open Times: 7:00 am to dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: Yes
Dogs are only allowed on part of the beach
Dog waste bags, showers, benches, and water fountains are available
Fenced yard for dogs to play in
Beautiful boardwalk stretches along the beach
8. Fort DeSoto State Park Tierra Verde
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🗺️ Address: 📍 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL
🕐 Open Times: 7:00 am to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: Yes
Accessible by a path running along the south side of the park
Off-leash dogs allowed in designated areas on the beach only
Small and large dog areas are available, fenced off and leash-free
Three dog limit per person
Dog handlers must be over the age of 16
9. De Soto National Memorial Beach Bradenton
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🗺️ Address: 📍8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy Bradenton, FL
🕐 Open Times: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, seasonal closures
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash: No
The beach and park are both accessible to dogs
6-foot leash length maximum, must be fixed leashes
Park is home to many protected plants and animals
No designated dog park
Visitor centers, picnic areas, camping, and historical information sites are available around the park
- Dogs only allowed in designated areas of the park
- Dogs are not allowed in concession areas or restrooms
- 6-foot, hand-held leashes only
- Nature trails and picnic pavilions are available throughout the park
- Service animals are allowed in all areas of the park
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- Area of natural beauty and nature reserve
- Dogs must be kept on leashes of no more than 8 feet long
- Remember to bring bags to clean up after your dog!
- Wash stations, picnic tables, and washrooms are available
- Home to endangered seabirds and sea turtles
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A post shared by Nico the Pupperoni (@pupperonico)
A post shared by Nico the Pupperoni (@pupperonico)
- The isolated sand beach is known for great shelling
- Charcoal grills, fitness stations, showers, restrooms, and a pavilion are available
- Dogs are welcome on all parts of the beach but must be leashed at all times
- Parking is a 5-minute hike from the beach
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A post shared by Max the Jack Russell Terrier (@wechillaxtothemax)
- Great shelling location
- Plenty of shade to cool down in
- Dogs are required to be leashed at all times, particularly as currents are very strong
- Picnic areas are available, as well as water refill stations, restrooms, and showers
- Lots of wildlife, including sea turtles and ground-nesting sea birds
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A post shared by Anakin & Athena Ridge (@goldenpitty_)
A post shared by Anakin & Athena Ridge (@goldenpitty_)
- Dogs are only allowed on part of the beach
- Dog waste bags, showers, benches, and water fountains are available
- Fenced yard for dogs to play in
- Beautiful boardwalk stretches along the beach
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A post shared by Miller & Wagner (@ruff.lifex2)
A post shared by Miller & Wagner (@ruff.lifex2)
- Accessible by a path running along the south side of the park
- Off-leash dogs allowed in designated areas on the beach only
- Small and large dog areas are available, fenced off and leash-free
- Three dog limit per person
- Dog handlers must be over the age of 16
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A post shared by Kelsey Cannon (@kelseygracecannon)
A post shared by Kelsey Cannon (@kelseygracecannon)
- The beach and park are both accessible to dogs
- 6-foot leash length maximum, must be fixed leashes
- Park is home to many protected plants and animals
- No designated dog park
- Visitor centers, picnic areas, camping, and historical information sites are available around the park
Conclusion
Despite Naples only having three beaches that allow dogs, there are plenty in the surrounding areas that will satisfy any dog’s sense of adventure. Most beaches have great amenities, including dog showers and picnic areas. Some of the beaches on our list have designated dog areas and even separate areas for different-sized breeds. However, there aren’t many off-leash opportunities. We hope you’ve found some great vacation locations for you and your pup from our list and get to go out to enjoy all the natural beauty that Naples and its surrounding area have to offer.
Sources
https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/delnor-wiggins-pass-state-park/experiences-amenities-0 https://www.venicegov.com/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/54/225?npage=2 https://www.mysanibel.com/departments/public-works-department/parks-public-beaches/public-beach-park-information https://pinellas.gov/dog-parks/#rules https://pinellas.gov/parks-and-preserves-frequently-asked-questions/ https://www.nps.gov/deso/planyourvisit/outdooractivities.htm https://www.leegov.com/parks/beaches/bowmansbeach
- https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/delnor-wiggins-pass-state-park/experiences-amenities-0
- https://www.venicegov.com/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/54/225?npage=2
- https://www.mysanibel.com/departments/public-works-department/parks-public-beaches/public-beach-park-information
- https://pinellas.gov/dog-parks/#rules
- https://pinellas.gov/parks-and-preserves-frequently-asked-questions/
- https://www.nps.gov/deso/planyourvisit/outdooractivities.htm
- https://www.leegov.com/parks/beaches/bowmansbeach
