Why We Live Here . . . Dog-Friendly Beaches

Why We Live Here . . . Dog-Friendly Beaches

This is Jessie – our own Deb Brzoska’s adorable dog enjoying the beach and clearly posing for the camera!

No one wants to leave behind their best friend when vacationing, so why not go to a beach area that is dog friendly!  Below is a list of Delaware beaches that welcome the addition of our best friends – all that is asked is that your dogs are kept on a leash where required and you clean up after anything they have left behind.

Dewey Beach: Located north of the Delaware Seashore State Park, Dewey beach is one of the most popular getaway destinations for vacationers with dogs.  Dogs are welcome on the beaches from 5:30pm-9:30am in the summer and any time from mid-September to mid-May.  Dog-lovers will also appreciate events like the annual ‘Greyhounds Reach the Beach’ event each year in Dewey beach;  however canine visitors have to be licensed—licenses are available from Town Hall and at the iDewey Visitor Center and range from $5 to $35.

Bethany Beach: Bethany beach is a dog-friendly beach known for its relaxed atmosphere.  Pets are welcomed between September 30 and May 15.  Not only are dogs welcomed on the beaches, but many stores and the boardwalk also love seeing you and your pets.

Fenwick Island State Park: Located south of Bethany Beach is Fenwick Island – another great beach option for dog lovers.  Fenwick island state park caters to families and their pets all year round. Dogs can join in on the fun throughout the park and are allowed on the surf fishing beaches (but not the swimming beaches).

Lewes: Lewes is located near the middle of Delaware’s coastline.  The historic part of Lewes offers families with dogs both the dog-friendly beach as well as lots of shopping and dining. Visitors to Lewes from New Jersey can also take the Lewes/Cape May ferry which allows pets that are well behaved on leashes.  The beaches in Lewes welcome dogs during the hours of 6:30pm-8:00am.

Delaware Seashore State Park: The Delaware Seashore State Park is one of southern Delaware’s most popular state parks. This 2,825 acre state park is bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by Rehoboth Bay and the Indian River Bay.  While dogs are not allowed on the swimming and sunbathing beaches from May 1 to September 30, they are allowed (if leashed) on non-guarded and surf-fishing beaches.

Information about dog-friendly beaches courtesy of Tripping.com 

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