South Florida Dog Beaches

From Miami to Boca Raton, South Florida offers several designated dog areas and parks. Hours and permit rules vary by beach — check local guidance before heading out.

🐾 Haulover Park Dog Beach

Location: Miami / Miami-Dade County

Leash Policy: Off-leash only in the designated dog-beach area (between lifeguard towers #2 and #3). Dogs must be leashed outside that zone.

Amenities: Fenced bark park, beach access, restrooms, rinse stations, parking.

Details: Very popular, large dog-friendly section located across from the Haulover Bark Park. Rules include limits on number/age of dogs and owner responsibilities — check the county rules before visiting.

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🐾 Hobie Island Beach Park (Windsurfer Beach)

Location: Rickenbacker Causeway / Virginia Key (near Key Biscayne)

Leash Policy: Dogs are welcome — check on-site signage for leash/off-leash expectations (rules can vary by area and season).

Amenities: Shallow water, skyline views, parking, concessions.

Details: A favorite local dog spot with calm water for splashing; popular with windsurfers and dog owners alike. Check county/causeway notices for closures or restoration updates.

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🐾 Miami Beach — South Beach (21st St)

Location: Miami Beach — South Beach (21st Street)

Leash Policy: Designated “bark beach” hours apply (seasonal — mornings). Dogs prohibited on most city beaches except during posted bark-beach times.

Amenities: Beach access, nearby restrooms, lifeguards during posted hours.

Details: One of three Miami Beach “bark beaches” (South / Mid / North). Check the city Bark Beach page for exact seasonal hours.

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🐾 Miami Beach — Mid Beach (53rd St)

Location: Miami Beach — Mid Beach (53rd Street)

Leash Policy: Designated bark-beach hours apply (seasonal mornings). See city page for times.

Amenities: Beach access, parking, concessions nearby.

Details: Added in the city expansion of bark beaches — good morning windows for beach runs with dogs.

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🐾 Miami Beach — North Beach (80–81st St)

Location: North Beach (between 80 & 81 St)

Leash Policy: Designated bark-beach hours — the North Beach spot has extended weekend/higher-season hours; check City of Miami Beach for specifics.

Amenities: Restrooms, parking, adjacent park areas.

Details: The city's original designated beach for dogs (North Beach Bark Beach) — added South & Mid later to expand options.

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🐾 Fort Lauderdale — Canine Beach

Location: Fort Lauderdale (north of Sunrise Blvd, A1A)

Leash Policy: Dogs allowed in the designated stretch; city permit/fees and posted hours may apply — confirm before visiting.

Amenities: Beach access, nearby parking, dog-friendly events.

Details: Fort Lauderdale maintains a designated dog beach area (Canine Beach). The Parks & Rec page lists rules and exact location.

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🐾 Hollywood Dog Beach

Location: Hollywood Beach (between Pershing & Custer Streets)

Leash Policy: Dogs allowed in the designated dog beach area; leashed elsewhere. Check city rules and pass requirements.

Amenities: Street parking, nearby concessions, city dog-park rules apply.

Details: Managed by the City of Hollywood Parks & Rec — look up the Dog Beach rules & hours.

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🐾 Boca Raton — Bark Beach (Spanish River Park)

Location: Spanish River Park, Boca Raton (between lifeguard towers 18 & 20)

Leash Policy: Permit-based access (Bark Beach). Follow posted hours and permit rules.

Amenities: Picnic areas, park restrooms, parking; permit required for beach entry with dog.

Details: Boca’s Bark Beach is a permit-area with seasonal/posted access windows — check the city page for registration and hours.

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Some South Florida beaches limit dog access during busy season — confirm before you go.