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Dog-Friendly Activities in New Jersey

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on holiday. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in New Jersey, we can point you towards the nearest off-leash dog park, the most popular dog beach, a really great hiking trail, and lots of other places to play with Fido.

Pet Friendly Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

Housed in Hangar 1 of Cape May Airport, the dog-friendly Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum in Cape May, NJ houses aircraft, special exhibits, engines and interactive displays through which visitors can explore aviation, military history, New Jersey history and more. Leashed dogs welcome to explore the more than 90,000 square feet of hands-on fun with you. Admission fees apply and hours vary by season.

Pet Friendly Cape May Whale Watcher

Cape May Whale Watcher

Cape May Whale Watcher

The Cape May Whale Watcher offers the largest and fastest whale and dolphin watching boats in New Jersey and they are dog friendly. The owners, Jeff and Mary Stewart have owned dogs their entire lives, and love having well behaved and leashed pups aboard ship. In business since 1993, the Cape May Whale Watcher guarantees marine mammal sightings of whales or dolphins or porpoise. Well behaved pooches ride for free!

Cold Spring Brewery

Cold Spring Brewery

Cold Spring Brewery is a dog-friendly, non-profit brewery housed in a restored 1804 English-style barn located in the historic Cold Spring Village of Cape May, NJ. They serve several varieties of beer like Cresse American Wheat, Dennisville Inn Porter, and Bradner Brown. Leashed dogs are welcome, and the indoor seating is temperature-controlled. There is an admission price to enter Cold Spring Village.

South Mountain Reservation

West Orange, NJ

South Mountain Reservation

South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ is dog-friendly. This nature reserve coverers 2,112 acres in portions of Maplewood, Millburn and West Orange. The woodland park features a variety of hardwood trees, and tall hemlocks towering above streams, creeks and ponds. The west branch of the Rahway River flows through the valley, and a 25-foot waterfall at Hemlock Falls is a dramatic feature. It is also a Revolutionary War historic site. Leashed dogs are welcome on trails and the South Mountain Dog Park is located within the Reservation.

Wildwood Dog Park & Beach

Wildwood Dog Park & Beach

The Wildwood Dog Park & Beach is located between Glenwood and Maple Avenues in Wldwood, NJ. The dog park is open daily, and the dog beach is open from dawn to dusk. All rules for the Wildwood Dog Park & Beach are posted at entry and must be followed. Fresh water and clean up bags are available on site. Dogs on the beach must remain leashed, and leashes in the park are optional.

Asbury Park Dog Beach

Asbury Park, NJ

Asbury Park Dog Beach

Pet-friendly Asbury Park Dog Beach in Asbury Park, NJ welcomes Fido all day long from September 15th to May 15th. From mid-September through mid-May, dogs are permitted in the evenings and early mornings from 6 PM to 8:30 AM only. Dogs must be licensed and supervised at all times and aren't permitted in the dunes. Fido must also be leashed unless in the designated off-leash area.

Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area

Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area

Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area in Manasquan, NJ is the last undeveloped tract on the Manasquan Inlet. The 55-acre site is a great place to fish, walk on the beach, or go sunbathing. Dogs are welcome at Eastern section of the beach, but they must be leashed at all times to preserve the delicate coastal habitat. Be mindful that the Western section of the beach doesn't allow pets.

Icarus Brewing

Dog-friendly Icarus Brewing is a microbrewery in Brick, NJ, where Fido is welcome to join inside the taproom or at an outdoor table. They produce fresh, hand-crafted ales and lagers and serve them in pints and flights. Their beer garden has lots of seating with umbrella shaded tables and you're welcome to bring your own food to enjoy with your brew.

Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

The Gateway National Recreation Area in Highlands, NJ is pet friendly between certain dates. Dogs are not permitted on ocean-side beaches at Sandy Hook Unit from March 15 through September 15 due to piping plover season. Pets are permitted on bay-side beaches at Plum Island and Horseshoe Cove throughout the year, but must always be on a leash. Dog owners must carry out all trash, and make preparations for carrying out dog waste. Parking is $20 in the summer season from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Island Beach State Park

Seaside Park, NJ

Island Beach State Park

Island Beach State Park is a pet-friendly island barrier on the coast of Seaside Park, NJ. Stretching 10 miles in total, the sand dunes offer a varied and interesting area for plants and animals to thrive. From Memorial Day weekend through the first of October, pets are not permitted on the ocean swimming beaches. Leashed pets are permitted south of these areas during this time period. Pets are not permitted on the Spizzle Creek Bird Blind Trail at any time. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pooches leave behind.

Cape May Winery & Vineyard

Cape May Winery & Vineyard

The dog-friendly Cape May Winery & Vineyard encompasses four different vineyards containing over 150 acres, from which 16 varieties of grapes are grown. Leashed pups are welcome to join you outside at the designated dog-permitted areas, but at no time are they allowed on the furniture. So bring your furry friend to see what makes the Cape May, NJ area a premier grape-growing region!

Eclipse Brewing

Merchantville, NJ

Eclipse Brewing

Eclipse Brewing is Merchantville's only craft brewery, offering small batch beers on tap, flights and growlers to go. Dogs are welcome to join you in the large outdoor seating area. While you're there, pick up a bag of Biscuits and Barley dog treats for Fido, made from Eclipse Brewing's spent grain.

Hot Sand

Ocean Township, NJ

Located in Ocean Township, NJ, Hot Sand is New Jersey's first pet-friendly public glass studio. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy a glass-blowing lesson, one of the dog parties on the weekends, and even some walk-in dog art. If you can't hang around too long in-store, you can grab a Hot Paws Kit to use at home. This do-it-yourself glass kit provides you with an impression of your pooches' paw that can easily be rendered at home, giving you a lasting memory of your beloved canine companion.

Vernon Dog Park

Vernon Dog Park

The Vernon Dog Park in Vernon, NJ occupies two acres of fenced grasslands. Visitors will find plenty of room for Fido to run and play, and shaded seating areas for pet owners.

Oyster Creek Brewing Company

Oyster Creek Brewing Company

Oyster Creek Brewing Company, located in Waretown, NJ, is a dog-friendly nanobrewery that brings a quirky, nuclear-themed touch to South Jersey’s craft beer scene. Fido is welcome inside and outside. Housed in a cozy strip-mall space, the brewery features décor nods to the nearby Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant, including thematic murals and cleverly named brews. With around 16 rotating taps serving up unique and seasonal offerings, a relaxed, neighborly vibe, and an inviting outdoor seating area steps from a bike trail, it’s a welcoming stop with Fido!

Czig Meister Brewing

Hackettstown, NJ

Czig Meister Brewing

Czig Meister Brewing is a dog-friendly brewery in Hackettstown, NJ. They have a 15-barrel craft brewery system and produce a wide range of unique beers for you to come by and try. No food is served here, so Fido can join you inside or on their outdoor patio. Make sure to keep your pup on a leash.

Cream Ridge Winery

Cream Ridge, NJ

Cream Ridge Winery

Pet-friendly Cream Ridge Winery has been producing wines in Cream Ridge, NJ, since 1988. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome in the 14 acres of outdoor area. Dogs aren't permitted under the tent area. Check their website for current events such as Pop-up Sangria Sundays and live music.

Delsea Drive-In

Delsea Drive-In

Delsea Drive-In welcomes families and their furry friends to enjoy movies on two screens in Vineland, NJ. The drive-in is pet friendly on Sundays during peak summer season from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. After Labor Day weekend until fall closure, Fido is welcome on Saturdays. Dogs must be on short, non-retractable leashes, and waste must be disposed of properly. Bring dog bowls for restroom water fill-ups; outside food or liquids aren't allowed. Security staff will guide you to pet relief areas. Please ensure dogs remain quiet for an enjoyable visit for all guests.

Dog Park at Wolf Hill Recreation Area

Dog Park at Wolf Hill Recreation Area

Check out the dog park at Wolf Hill Recreation Area in Oceanport, NJ. This off-leash four-acre dog park features separate sections for small and large dogs, pup waste bags and garbage cans. There is no water source available at the site, so make sure to bring enough water for your pup.

Departed Soles Brewing Company

Jersey City, NJ

Departed Soles Brewing Company

Departed Soles Brewing Company in Jersey City, NJ, is dog-friendly! Well-behaved pups are welcome to join you for a craft brew at Jersey City's first modern brewery and tap room. They offer a carefully curated menu of #DefinitelyNotGlutenFree and gluten free craft beer options.

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