Pets love to join you for an on-leash stroll along this 2.5 mile Wells beach. April 1 through June 15 – ON A LEASH and under charge of a responsible person. Please keep dogs away from Piping Plover nests. June 16 through September 15 – OFF BEACH from 8:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. ON BEACH from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

Bring your pet to join the seaside fun at this Kennebunk beach. They’re welcome before 9am or after 6pm on-leash in summer, or anytime on-leash in the off-season.

Bring your pet with you on-leash as you enjoy this beautiful Maine beach. Pets not permitted in summers from 9am to 5pm.

This 3-mile beach is long and shallow with calm waters that make it great for smaller kids. There’s tide pooling neaby, and your pet is welcome to join you on-leash except from 9am-6pm in summer.

This lovely York beach is a great place to spend the day. Your pet is welcome to join you on-leash in the off-season, or before 8am or after 6pm in the peak months.

Locals love to bring their dogs to play at this rocky, pet-friendly beach. Kittery resident parking only. Dogs are welcome between the hours of 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM from June 15th through September 10th.

Your pet is welcome to join you on this scenic whale watch, as long as they are leashed and it is not their first time at sea.

There is approximately a 1 1/4 stretch of beach in Rye New Hampshire. In the middle of that stretch along the coast is a parking lot. The State beach is actually directly in front of that parking lot and/or from house on the left to house on the right. Beaches on either side of that tiny State beach are town beaches. You could almost throw a softball from one end of the State beach to the other. Dogs are not allowed on the State beach. To get around that law (if you want to walk the entire length of the beach) just walk around the beach in the parking lot. The hours for dogs allowed on the beach Memorial Day to Labor Day are before 9:00 am and after 7:00 pm. Please read sign posted at all entrances. After and before those times anytime time of the day or night you can walk your dog. It’s a nice long walk from one end to the other. You can have your dog off leash which most are. However, you must have you dog under your control. They will hand out tickets. One man’s dog was running around having fun and ran across someone’s blanket and he was given a ticket for not having dog under control. This is unusual but be aware. During the summer if you show up 5 mins early or leave 5 mins late and they catch you, you will get a ticket. Other than that it is a great place to take your dog. It is like one giant dog park. But Please, please clean up after you dog. People think one little pile of dog pooh won’t hurt. I helped clean the beach one day and in just a small area we picked up 40 pounds of dog pooh. When it’s washed to sea it gives parasites to the seals which kills them. There are bags available at each entrance to the beach and there are several entrances. Have fun!

Willard Beach is a public beach less than 5 minutes from Portland. Summer months dogs can run off leash (under voice control) from 7am – 9am. Off season dog are welcome anytime. Between May 1 and September 30, dogs are not allowed except between the hours of 7:00 am and 9:00 am, and 7 pm and 9:00 pm. Dogs are allowed Sept. 30 to May 1st, anytime. Great sandy beach and inviting (cold) water for those swimmers. Dogs love to play and romp on this scenic beach!

Spring Point is an off-leash beach located at Fort Rd and Slocum Dr. Be aware that the city may be reducing the off-leash area.

Dogs are welcome to join you on-leash during the off season at this lovely South Boston beach.

Pets are welcome to join you on-leash at this dog-friendly Boston area beach in the off-season.

The old Naval Air Station has paved paths along the old runways, and one unpaved path, to a beach at the northwest tip of the peninsula. This small beach is 1/2 mile from the parking lot and lies across Dorchester Bay from UMass. There is a leash requirement in the park, but friendly dogs play and swim at the beach when there are no other people there. PLEASE ALWAYS clean up after your dog so that we can continue to use this spot! There are trash barrels but you have to bring your own bag.

Visitors may park in the small parking area on Sandy Lane. From there, it is only a short walk down a well-marked, maintained wooden trail to Gilmore Pond. While there is not techically a beach area, Gilmore Pond has very clear shallow water and a wonderful sand bottom that will make you think you are in the tropics. You can swim at your own risk but there are no lifeguards on duty. Gilmore Pond has the reputation of being the party/dog beach in town since on a hot Saturday afternoon its very typical to find a large crowd of people drinking on floats in the water. This is illegal and not encouraged since it is a town beach. However, week days tend to be mild in nature and people with dogs flock here.

Marshfield Beaches allow dogs on leash year round. Includes Rexhame and Brant Rock. I am not sure about Humarock (since it might be considered Scituate). Parking is $15.

Located on the Atlantic Ocean side of Provincetown, Race Point beach is great for viewing the sunrise. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Located at the beginning of Provincetown’s West End, the breakwater provides hiking access to the very tip of Cape Cod at Long Point Light House. Great swimming location and area for gathering shellfish. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Herring Cove has miles of dog-friendly beaches to offer along the Massachusetts Bay side of Provincetown. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Your pet is welcome to join you on-leash anytime at this Provincetown beach. In summers from 6am to 9am, they can even run and play off-leash.

This beach is especially loved by families with smaller kids. Pets are welcome to join the fun on-leash before 9am or after 6pm in summer, or anytime in the off-season.

Watch the boats in the harbor with your pooch at this pet-friendly Truro beach. Dogs welcome on-leash before 9am or after 6pm in summer, or anytime in off-season.