Are you and your dog in the mood for some beachside fun? If you’re in West Palm Beach and looking for some of the best dog-friendly beaches around, you’re in luck. We’ve put together a list of great options, whether you’re in the mood to swim, fish, or party. And, of course, your dog is welcome to come along.
Click the map below for more information on each location, and scroll down to learn more about the best West Palm Beach has to offer in dog-friendly beach fun.
Top 5 Dog-Friendly Beaches in West Palm Beach
- Peanut Island
- Friends of Jupiter Beach
- Stuart Beach
- Juno Beach
- Bark Park Dog Beach in Boca Raton
1. Peanut Island
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- Peanut island is a man-made island, popular with boaters and beach-loving partiers
- to reach Peanut island, you’ll need to take a ferry, water taxi, or a private boat
- dogs must be leashed
2. Friends of Jupiter Beach
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- enjoy 2.5 miles of dog-friendly beach for playing and swimming
- keep an eye out for sea turtles, and be sure to move if you’ve set yourself up close to a nest
- your dog is welcome to play off-leash, if under voice control
3. Stuart Beach
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- a popular, dog-friendly beach with a range of amenities, including a concessions stand
- swimmers can feel comfortable with a lifeguard on duty, and showers for rinsing
- dogs must be leashed
4. Juno Beach Park
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- a popular beach for walking, fishing, and sunbathing
- get more food for the fish or for you at the bait shop and concession stands nearby
- your dog is welcome to play off-leash
5. Bark Park Dog Beach in Boca Raton
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- a privately owned beach with upscale amenities and lifeguards on duty
- you’ll need to purchase a permit to use this beach; save money as a Florida resident, or if a friend in the area purchases the permit; for more information, visit Bark Park’s permit webpage
- your dog is welcome to play off-leash
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 West Palm Beach area.
