Best dog beaches in the US
From Coronado's iconic surf to Cape Cod's quiet sandbars to Headlands' Lake Erie shore — the best dog-friendly beaches in America. Most allow off-leash sprinting; some require leashes. Full pet policy on each park page.
Iconic Pacific NW beach (Haystack Rock). Voice-control off-leash allowed on most beach (NOT in marine reserve around Haystack Rock — keep leashed there).
Chicago's biggest off-leash dog beach on Lake Michigan. Year-round access. Chicago dog tag required.
Folly Beach allows dogs year-round. Off-leash 5pm-10am May-Sept; full off-leash Oct-Apr. Charleston's premier dog beach.
GGNRA off-leash beach area at Crissy Field, with iconic Golden Gate Bridge views. Voice-control off-leash on the beach east of the Wildlife Protection Area.
Perkins Beach (the western end of Edgewater Beach) is the OFF-LEASH dog beach — dogs can splash in Lake Erie or roll in the sand. Voice control required. Rest of Edgewater is leashed-dog-friendly.
Coronado's off-leash dog beach at the north end. Year-round, free.
Off-leash dog beach. Voice control required.
Designated dog beach section at the south end of Bradford Beach (Milwaukee's main beach). Off-leash. Lake Michigan access.
North Shore O'ahu — leashed dogs welcome on the beach park. Most Hawaii beaches require leashes.
Off-leash dog beach. Voice control required.
Evanston's off-leash dog beach. Annual permit required ($30 residents).
Off-leash dog beach. Voice control required.
Located at Geneva State Park, this designated dog beach allows leashed dogs to swim and play in Lake Erie.