Pet friendly beach vacation

If you’re a pet owner, then you know that traveling with your furry friends can be a big challenge. Whether it’s a stressful experience or an exciting one, we’ve got the tips and tricks to help you plan the perfect pet friendly beach vacation.

First things first: if you’re looking to book a hotel or RV park, check out websites like TripAdvisor or Yelp and see what other travelers have to say about their experiences. These sites are great for getting feedback on specific locations, but they also let you see how other travelers felt about their pets’ accommodations at each location. If people were happy with their dog-friendly rooms and services, then chances are good that yours will be too!

But what if you aren’t planning on booking a room? Well the good news is that there are plenty of places where dogs can go without being stowed away in crates all day long! When choosing an outdoor activity for your pet-filled vacation, keep these tips in mind:

Go for walks along the beach (but not during high tide). The beach itself is always safe for dogs—unless there’s a storm coming in and then it’s best to head back to your car anyway!

Pet friendly beach vacation rentals

Coastal Cottage Condo

Miramar Beach, FL

Bring Fido to Miramar Beach for a vacation to remember on Florida’s famed Emerald Coast. Reserve a stay at this sought-after Coastal Cottage Condo, where you can hang with your hound on the balcony overlooking the Gulf Coast. The classy interior design features recent upgrades, and the spacious accommodations can sleep up to six people.

Bayfront Dog-Friendly Home

Galveston, TX

Fido will forget all about the dog park when he sees the beach and blue skies beyond the back door of this bright bayfront dog-friendly home in Galveston. Salty sea dogs can launch off the dock and paddleboard in peace far from the crowds, or play in the sand at dog-friendly Stewart Beach Park.

A-Frame on the Beach

New Smyrna Beach, FL

Make your next vacation A-mazing with a stay at the most popular beachfront rental in New Smyrna Beach. This beautiful A-frame on the beach has a sunken hot tub for humans to chill in and two separate decks, including one for napping in a hammock while being rocked by the ocean breeze.

During the day, walk with your dog on the boardwalks and nature trails at Smyrna Dunes Park and stop for supplies at New Smyrna Beach Farmers Market at Norwood’s on the way home.

FantaSea Beach House

Panama City Beach, FL

Sun, sand and sea make up your backyard at FantaSea Beach House in Panama City Beach. Relax and enjoy all three on the delightful gated deck, which allows Fido to sunbathe without his stifling leash.

The adjacent white sands don’t allow four-legged beach bums, but you’ll find a place for your pooch to play at nearby Dog Beach at Pier Park. If looking at the ocean isn’t enough, pups are welcome to join a Dolphin and Snorkel Tour to get up close and personal with the local porpoise population.

Ocean Breeze Condo

Hilton Head Island, SC

Dogs are welcomed with open arms at Ocean Breeze Condo on Hilton Head Island. This comfortable home is within walking distance of 12 miles of pristine, pet-friendly beaches.

Wander together on the sand year-round, but pay attention to restrictions from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during summer months. Back at the condo, Fido can make use of the grassy area and help you plan your next day’s adventures around the island.

Front Row View of Lake Erie

Huron, OH

If Fido’s looking for a front row view of Lake Erie, this rental is for him. The owners don’t just allow dogs to stay, they love four-legged guests. The large two-tiered wrap-around deck is the ideal setting to enjoy breathtaking sunsets over Lake Erie. You and your pooch can get a taste for the lake at Nickel Plate Beach.

Beautiful Beach Home

Ocean City, MD

Located just minutes from Maryland’s coastline in Ocean City, this beautiful beach home has everything you need for a getaway with your pooch. The gated courtyard allows her to have a sniff around and a late-night pee break without you watching her every move from the other end of the leash. If she wants even more freedom, take her on a day trip to nearby Ocean City Dog Playground.