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

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.

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 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.

On leash dog friendly beaches

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

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

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!

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.

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.

Enjoy this gorgeous oceanside hike which includes a hurrican dike and views of fishing boats. Your pet is welcome to join you on-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.

Your pet can come with you during the off-season (September 15 to May 15) as you explore one of the Cape’s most popular beaches. They’re welcome on or off-leash.

Dogs welcome ON-leash. Picnic area adjacent to beach

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.

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.

Pet owners flock to this beautiful beach during the off-season from October to April, when pets on-leash are welcome to join them.

During peak season, which is Memorial Day to Labor Day, you can take dogs to the beach from 5:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. During off season, you can take them any time.

Bring your pet with you to this beautiful Cape Cod beach. They’re welcome to join you on-leash from September 15 to May 15.

This stunning beach is known for its massive sand dunes. Your pet is welcome to jion you here as long as they remain on-leash.

Pets are welcome on-leash year-round at this wide, beautiful Cape Cod beach.

Bring your pet with you to this beautiful Cape Cod beach. They’re welcome to join you from September 15 to May 15 on or off-leash.