Dog Friendly Beaches in Massachusetts

Herring Cove has miles of dog-friendly beaches to offer along the Massachusetts Bay side of Provincetown. Bring Fido for a walk along the shore while you take in some sunshine and scenic coastal views. Pets must be cleaned up after and leashed at all times during their visit. Seasonal pet closures are in effect annually from April 1 through October 15 to protect nesting and staging shorebirds.

Marconi Beach, known for its massive sand dunes, is a pet-friendly attraction in Wellfleet, MA. Your leashed pet is welcome to join you for a walk along the shore with scenic views. The beach is accessible via a set of stairs, and restrooms are open seasonally. Please ensure Fido is on a leash no longer than six feet. Due to the unpredictable nature of nesting and staging shorebirds, pet closures are subject to change daily. Pay attention to pet signage at beach entrances for shorebird closures. Signs and active pet closures on the beach take precedence over information on the website.

Leashed pups are welcome during dog-friendly times of the year at Nauset Light Beach, a Cape Cod National Sea Shore beach in Eastham, MA. It is recommended to check the National Park Service website prior to visiting for updates on seasonal pet closures due to shorebird nesting and migration patterns. Please ensure Fido is kept on a leash no longer than 6'.

Known for sand that makes a noise when walked on dry, Singing Beach welcomes licensed and vaccinated dogs from October 15 through April 14. There is a $5 per person walk-on fee charged from 9am to 5pm when the staff is on duty. Owners are asked to clean up after their dogs, keep an eye on them, and maintain verbal control when they are playing off-leash. Each person is allowed to bring two dogs with them to the Beach, and pets must be wearing collars with identification. Those who violate Singing Beach's rules are subject to fines, and dog owners are liable for injuries and damages caused by their pets. For parking information, see Singing Beaches' official website.

Dogs are welcome on Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, MA, during the pet-friendly off-season from October 1st to March 31st. Fido can play both on or off-leash in the surf and on the sand during these dates. Please note that dogs are not permitted on the beach from April 1st to September 30th.

Your pet can come with you during the off season from September 15 to May 15 at Sandy Neck Beach in Barnstable, MA. Explore one of the Cape's most popular beaches with Fido, where dogs can enjoy cooling off with a swim. Dogs must be leashed at all times when not in the water. Fido is also welcome on the section designated as the Off- Road Vehicle Beach with an ORV permit as well as on the Great Marsh Hiking Trail year round.

Crane Beach is a popular dog-friendly beach in Ipswich, MA. Dogs are welcome between October 1 and March 31 and must remain leashed at all times. Access is free for members and there is a nominal fee for non-members. Advance passes are highly recommended due to the popularity of this beach. Please note that dogs are not allowed on Steep Hill Beach, the trails, or in the dunes.

Plum Island Point Beach is a pet-friendly beach in Newburyport, MA. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the beach without a leash from October 15th to May 15th. Unfortunately, pups are never allowed on the Plum Island Refuge. The off-leash section of the beach is by the lighthouse and Captain's Lady. Dogs are not permitted on the beach from May 15th through October 15th.

Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly stretch of sand at Brant Point Lighthouse in Nantucket, MA. This is a popular tourist spot due to the scenic views and lighthouse. Dogs are welcome at anytime during the off-season or before 9:00 AM and after 5:00 PM during the summer.

Head of the Meadow Beach is a pet-friendly destination in Truro, MA. Loved by families with smaller kids, this beach welcomes leashed pets before 9am or after 6pm in summer as well as anytime in the off season. Be sure to check the National Park Service website for pet closures due to bird nesting season.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Crowes Pasture Conservation Area from mid-September up until Memorial Day. This pet-friendly beach area in East Dennis, MA is a great place for walking with Fido along the bay.

Your pet is invited to join you at Skaket Beach, a dog-friendly beach in Orleans, MA. Pets are welcome during the off-season after Labor Day until the Friday before Memorial Day. Enjoy walking the shoreline and taking in great sunset views together at this popular beach destination.

Surfside Beach is a pet-friendly attraction in Nantucket, MA. It's one of the most popular beaches in the area and characterized by the wide, flat beach with rolling surf over sandbars. Dogs are allowed as long as they're leashed and licensed. Dogs and owners are not allowed in any dune vegetation, marsh grass, protected wildlife and other fenced areas at any time.

Plum Cove Beach in Gloucester, MA is dog friendly during certain months of the year. Dogs are permitted, and are even allowed off-leash, from October 1 to April 30. To preserve the cleanliness of the beach, make sure you clean up after Fido. Please note that dogs are prohibited from May 1 to September 30.

During certain times of the year, dog owners can bring Fido to pet-friendly Red River Beach to enjoy warm water and moderate surf in Harwich, MA. Dogs are not allowed on the beach from Memorial Day through Labor Day. However, dog walking is allowed in the parking lot area during the summer season from Dawn to 9:00am and from 4:30pm to Dusk.

Siasconset Beach is a pet-friendly spot in Nantucket, MA. This beautiful beach is a great place to take Fido for a leisurely stroll, a swim, or a picnic! Restaurants and restrooms are nearby. Pets must be leashed on all Nantucket beaches.

Bring Fido to explore the dog-friendly Wasque beach on Chappaquiddick Island in Edgartown, MA. Leashed pups are welcome in this 200-acre ever-changing space on the southeastern corner of Martha’s Vineyard, which is continuously hit with storms that reshape the coastline, allowing you to enjoy a unique experience with each visit.

Leashed dogs are welcome at the pet-friendly Dane Street Beach in Beverly, MA, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, between 7:30 PM and 7:30 AM. Amenities of this waterfront beach include a playground, grass fields, and bathrooms. Note that pets aren't permitted in play structure areas.

Leashed dogs are welcome during the off-season at Salisbury Beach State Reservation in Salisbury, MA. This state beach is pet-friendly from September 16th to March 31st. It's a popular area that overlooks the point at which the Merrimack River feeds the Atlantic Ocean, offering a stunning spot to spend time.

Kalmus Beach in Barnstable, MA is dog friendly in the off season. Fido can join you for a walk along the sand between September 15th and May 15th but must remain on a leash.