Category Archives: Dog Beaches

Cape Neddick Beach, York, ME

Off the beaten path of the more popular tourist destinations in York, Maine, is dog friendly Cape Neddick Beach.  Also known as Passaconaway Beach, this no frills dog friendly beach, is a popular spot for local residents.  Located at the mouth of the Cape Neddick River, the beach is small with large rock outcroppings.  At […]

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Seabrook Beach, Seabrook, NH

Seabrook Beach is New Hampshire’s dog friendly hidden gem.  Dogs are required to be on-leash year round, and are limited to the hours of before 8:00 AM and after 6:00 PM from Memorial Day through Labor Day.  Before visiting please note that during the summer season, from Memorial Day through September 15, on-street parking is […]

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Dog Destinations Visited by YOU in March

In case you’re keeping score, Mother Nature won another round this past weekend with her April Fools’ snowstorm.  However, I’m pretty sure even she is getting tired of snow.  Time for spring adventures!  Based on the hits to Living with a Golden, during the month of March many of you already enjoyed a day at […]

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Jasper Beach, Machiasport, ME

Jasper Beach, located in Howard Cove, Machiasport, Maine, is a scenic place for a dog friendly walk.  However, don’t be fooled by the name.  If you are looking to spend the day at a sandy beach, this place isn’t for you.  But if you would like to see a unique geological formation which is said […]

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Off-Leash Dog Beaches in NH and ME

Nothing beats playing a game of fetch with your best friend on the beach, or watching your dog enjoy the freedom of crashing through the waves.  The following are our favorite off-leash beaches in New Hampshire and southern Maine.  For more details to plan your visit, including directions and parking information, click on the highlighted […]

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Eastern Promenade, Portland, ME

The Eastern Promenade in Portland, Maine is a scenic waterfront path to walk your dog.  Dogs are allowed on the trail all day on-leash.  From Memorial Day through Labor Day before 9:00 AM and after 5:00 PM, dogs are allowed off-leash in the area of the park bounded by Cutter Street to the lower sidewalk to […]

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York Harbor Beach, Maine

York Harbor Beach in Maine is a small and sandy dog friendly beach, adjacent to Hartley Mason Park.  Between May 20 through September 20, dogs are allowed before 8:00 AM and after 6:00 PM.  In the morning before 8:00 AM, dogs are allowed off-leash under voice control.  However, in the evening dogs must be leashed. […]

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We’re Off to Great Places!

Exciting news!  We’ve outgrown our Dog Friendly Places page!  In the past year we have visited 19 beaches, hiked 22 trails, and enjoyed 5 scenic walks, for a total of 46 Dog Friendly Reviews in three states!  A cumbersome list to scroll through with so many options.  So to make choosing your next adventure easier, […]

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Dog Beaches

There are many dog beaches in Southern Maine and Seacoast New Hampshire. Below are some of our favorite town owned beached that allow dogs. Click on the button for more details including the dates and times dogs are allowed during the Summer season, directions, current weather forecast and much more to help you plan your […]

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