In Daytona Beach and looking for dog-friendly beaches? We’ve put together a list of great options, including casual dog beaches, picturesque tourist destinations, and spacious beach parks that attract dogs and their owners from miles around.
Click the map below for more information about each location, and scroll down to learn more about the best Daytona Beach has to offer in dog-friendly beaches.
4 Best Dog-Friendly Beaches Near Daytona Beach, FL
- Lighthouse Point Park
- Smyrna Dunes Park
- Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park
- Bethune Beach Park
1. Lighthouse Point Park
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- a popular tourist destination, with gorgeous views and plenty of amenities
- don’t forget to snap a photo in front of the lighthouse!
- dogs must be leashed
2. Smyrna Dunes Park
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- a gorgeous beach park, with nature trails leading through five different ecosystems
- visitors must pay an admission fee; for more information, visit the park’s website
- dogs must be leashed
3. Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park
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- you’ll find a four-acre dog park within the Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park, complete with water stations, benches, and trees for shade
- your dog is welcome to play off-leash
- enjoy the larger park’s extensive amenities, including a trail system and swimming beach (dogs must be leashed elsewhere in the park)
4. Bethune Beach Park
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- a popular and family-friendly beach with amenities
- bring your binoculars, and you may be lucky enough to spot manatees and dolphins
- dogs must be leashed
Too busy to get your dog to the beach for some much-needed exercise? Rover is here to help. Check out our dog-walkers in the Daytona Beach area.
