Pet Friendly Jersey Shore Beach Towns
Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area - Manasquan - A 52 acre tract on the Manasquan Inlet. It is used for fishing, walking on the beach and sunbathing. Dogs must be on-leash everywhere in the park
Barnegat Light State Park - Barnegat - At Broadway and the Bay Dogs are allowed on the park beaches from October 1 through April 14 each year
Brigantine Beach - Dogs are allowed on the North-End Beach any time. South of this area, from October 1st to May 29th, dogs are allowed on the beach provided they are on a leash, not longer than 6 ft. Dog feces must be removed. Same rules apply to both areas.
Island Beach State Park - Seaside Park During the winter months, dogs are allowed on all of the beaches, but must be on a 6 foot or less leash.
Longport Dog Beach (Near Ocean City) - Located on the Longport side of the Longport - Ocean City Bridge, Ocean Drive and Route 152, this is a beach where dogs are free to roam throughout the year.
Mantoloking Dogs on a leash are allowed on beaches between May 15 and October 1 only between sunrise and 8 a.m. and from 6 p.m. to sunset, but are not permitted at any time between May 15th and October 1st on the Lyman Street beach and access way or in or upon the area known as North Lagoon (adjacent to Bergen Avenue). From October 2nd to May 14th dogs are allowed on beaches and access ways unleashed, but only when under the direct and immediate control of a responsible person'
Cape May - While dogs aren't allowed on Cape May City's beaches, there are some exceptions: You can walk your dog on Poverty Beach at the eastern end of the beach during the winter months of November through February. Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area is a state-owned beach which allows dogs from September 1 to April 30. Higbee is closed from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Sunset Beach at Cape May Point does not allow dogs on the beach between April 15 through September 15, but you can go in the off season. The beach along the Delaware Bay in North Cape May and Villas is dog-friendly year-round. |
