SJ Dog Beaches

Dog Friendly Beaches

Southern

Brigantine Beach ~ Brigantine - You can walk your dog at the north end of the beach all year long; from Oct 1 - May 29, you have the run of the entire beach, but keep your pet on a 6-foot leash.

Brant Beach Dog Beach ~ Brant Beach, Long Beach Island - It is a beach for the dogs. 

Longport Dog Beach ~ Ocean Drive and Somers Point-Longport Blvd Somers Point - Off leash beach open year round.  At base of  Ocean Drive Bridge on the Longport side. 

Ocean City Beaches ~ Ocean City from Oct 31 - April 30; they must be on a 6-foot leash.

Stone Harbor Beaches ~ btw 80th and 82nd streets, Stone Harbor - Dogs on a 6-foot leash are permitted on the beach  before 9 a.m. & after 7 p.m.

Sunset Beach ~ 799 Sunset Blvd, Cape May from Sept 15th - April 15th. 

Poverty Beach ~ north end of Beach Avenue, Cape May - Leashed dogs permitted Nov - March

Ventnor City Beaches ~ Ventnor City - Dogs on leash are permitted on the beach Oct 1 - May 14.

Central 

Bay Head Beach ~ E Ave and Bridge Ave, Bay Head - Summer is the only time they are restricted.

Barnegat Light Beaches ~ Bayview Ave, Barnegat Light - Leashed dogs allowed on beaches from Oct. 1 - April 15. Dogs are not allowed May 1 - October 1.

Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area ~ 391 Third Avenue Manasquan, it’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a day at the beach with your dog and other pet owners. 

Island Beach State Park ~ 2400 Central Ave, Seaside Park  Cost: 10.00 Dogs are permitted but must be kept on a leash that is a maximum length of six feet. Restricted from swimming beach in summer. 

Mantoloking Beaches ~ Most beaches,  Mantoloking - Leashed dogs May 15 - Oct 1  sunrise and 8 am & 6 pm - sunset,  From Oct 2nd -to May 14th, dogs are allowed on beaches unleashed.