Dog-Friendly Activities Near Barnstable Harbor, MA, US

Barnstable Brewing is a dog-friendly and family-owned brewery in Hyannis, MA, creating handcrafted beer on Cape Cod. Fido is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio, yard space, or inside the tasting room. Enjoy a pint or flight from a variety of choices on the brew menu such as IPAs, lagers, fruit beers, as well as seasonal beers like pumpkin and cranberry. You can sometimes find food trucks onsite; check their website for current schedule.

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.

Pups can enjoy time off-leash at Yarmouth Dog Park in West Yarmouth, MA. This fenced dog park offers separate sections for small and large canines. The ground cover is made up of dirt and pebbles, and waste stations are available.

Cape Cod Beer is a dog-friendly craft brewery located in Hyannis, MA. Fido is welcome in their year-round indoor taproom and the seasonal outdoor beer garden, open from May to November. They offer a diverse selection of craft beers, including IPAs, blondes, ambers, porters, and saisons, all brewed and packaged on site. Visitors are welcome to bring in their own food on days that there's no food truck on site. They also have some small snacks available to purchase in our retail store. Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside the taproom when the pop-up kitchen is serving food. Check their website for the most current schedule.

Craigville Beach in Centerville, MA is a pet-friendly destination from September 15 to May 15. Bring your leashed pet with you to enjoy the shoreline during the off season at this beautiful Cape Cod beach. The beach area features a parking lot and restrooms.

Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly Steamship Authority Ferries in Hyannis, MA. Pups can ride free of charge but must be cleaned up after and leashed. Pets are not allowed in food service areas, on passenger seats or on tables. While dog owners should arrive 30 minutes prior to sailing time, reservations are not required.

Bay Spirit Tours is a dog-friendly boat tour company in Hyannis, MA. Enjoy an outing on the water while taking in the beautiful sights and sounds of Cape Cod with your leashed pup. Their offerings include a sunset cruise and a historical lighthouse harbor tour.

Fido can take to the water on pet-friendly Hy-Line Cruises in Hyannis, MA. Leashed dogs are allowed on board all island-bound ferries, except for the Captain's View section on its Nantucket High-Speed ferry Grey Lady IV. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture. Pets ride for free, however, human fare varies by tour. Dog owners can visit Hy-Line Cruises' official website for departure times and to make a reservation.

Cape Air & Nantucket Airlines is a pet-friendly airline in Massachusetts that offer scenic flights around Nantucket Island. For travel between Hyannis, New Bedford, Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard, dogs under 35 pounds may be transported with or without a kennel. Pups this size can be carried on a passenger's lap or on the aft shelf of the cabin, depending on the aircraft. Larger dogs must be restrained with leash or harness and should not obstruct the aisle or exit. The max weight for an animal on board is 80 pounds.

Barnstable Dog Park is a popular off-leash pet exercise area next to Hathaway's Pond in Barnstable, MA. The dog park offers three separate sections including a training area, a small dog area and a mixed-use area. The dog park provides benches for owners, water bubblers and waste stations. Please note that the water is turned off during the winter.