Dog-Friendly Activities in Eastham, MA

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'.

Coast Guard Beach in Eastham, MA welcomes Fido to join you for a stroll along the shore. Pets must be on a six-foot leash at all times, and please remember to clean up during your visit. Dogs are not allowed to the right of the pedestrian access (when facing the water) from April 1st through October 15th due to nesting shorebirds, and the shuttle bus isn't pet friendly. Closures are subject to change daily, so please pay attention to the signage at beach entrances.

Cape Cod National Seashore is a pet-friendly protected area in Eastham, MA. Although there are 40 miles of pet-friendly beaches here, Fido is only welcome on certain stretches of sand on a leash during the season like Coast Guard Beach in Eastham, Nauset Marsh in Eastham, Jeremy Point in Wellfleet, Hatches Harbor in Provincetown, Herring Cove in Provincetown, Marconi Beach and Nauset Light Beach. Dogs are also welcome on select trails that include Doane Trail in Eastham and Pilgrim Spring Trail in Truro.

'Guided Night Photography Tour on Cape Cod' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Timothy. Friendly pooches who can travel by crate while inside the host's vehicle are welcome on this experience. Be sure to contact host prior to booking for approval. You and your pup will take a guided tour of Cape Cod, as you learn how to capture amazing night photos. All skill levels welcome. Participants will receive printed course material and a matted print of one of that night's locations. The experience lasts 4 hours and can accommodate one guest ages 18 and up (contact host for more people). You should be in generally good physical health capable of walking or standing for longer periods of time. Rates start at $425 per person.

The Cape Cod Rail Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Eastham! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Thumpertown Beach in Eastham, MA is pet friendly during the off-season. Fido is welcome to join you on leash or under voice control along the shore in the cooler months after Labor Day up through June 14th. Please remember to clean up during your visit.

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.

Watch for marine life with your pup in comfort aboard one of the dog-friendly vessels of Dolphin Fleet of Provincetown Whale Watch. Enjoy the 3-4 hour cruise from Provincetown, MA in the centrally-heated and air-conditioned interior cabin, or spend your time on the sundeck and walk-out platform. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome at no extra charge. Reservations are recommended.

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.

You don't have to leave your furry family members behind as you enjoy the experience of sailing on Cape Cod Bay with Dog Gone Sailing Charters in Provincetown, MA. Choose from a variety of dog-friendly trips including whale-watching trips, shrimp sails, sunrise and sunset sails. Dogs of all sizes are welcome aboard and Captain Ro has life vests in all sizes for the pups, too! There is no fee for dogs to sail.

Leashed dogs can join their humans for a round of mini golf at Cape Escape Adventure Golf in Orleans, MA. This pet-friendly adventure golf course offers 18 holes of award winning mini golf in a nautical setting. Putt while enjoying authentic fishing boats, beautiful waterfalls and a Japanese Koi pond. Please note that there are resident dogs on the property.

SeaSalt Charters offers private whale watching and fishing trips in Cape Cod out of Provincetown, MA. This pet-friendly tour company is owned and operated by the Avellar family, pioneers of whale watching on the East Coast. Parking is available nearby in the MacMillan Pier parking lot.

Bring your pet to play off leash at the beautiful Cheryl Malone Fresh Pond Dog Park in South Dennis, MA. The park is fully fenced with two enclosures, a fresh water swimming area for dogs, and a walking trail through the woods.

Pilgrim Bark Park consists of almost an acre of land enclosed with a six-foot high fence and double-entry gates in Provincetown, MA. There are two sections -- one for dogs under twenty-five pounds and a general section for all dogs. Some parking is provided. The park is located on the corner of Shank Painter Road and Route 6 in Provincetown.

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.

Schooner Hindu offers pet-friendly sailing tours from Provincetown. These voyages are hosted by the "Nauti-dog" herself, Admiral Finnigan, who pulls in the boat's dock lines.

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.

Hatches Harbor Trail is a pet-friendly area within the Cape Cod National Seashore in Provincetown, MA. Enjoy walking with Fido through a massive salt marsh between Hatches Harbor and the Provincetown Airport. The area is open to leashed pets during the off-season after October 15 until April 1. The sand is well-packed and easy to walk on while offering gorgeous views of Race Point Lighthouse. Check the National Park Service website in advance for closures due to bird nesting season.

Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre is a dog-friendly outdoor cinema in Wellfleet, MA. It is the only drive-in located in Cape Code and has a large 100' screen with a state-of-the-art sound system. Bring your leashed pup to enjoy first-run double features from Memorial Day until Labor Day. There is a dairy bar on site with soft serve and ice cream, and the snack bar features popcorn, candy, nachos, burgers, hot dogs and more.

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.