Pensacola Dog Beaches

The Pensacola Bay Area also has options of pet-friendly beaches where you can take your furry friend. Two of the best-known are Pensacola Dog Beach West and Pensacola Dog Beach East.

Located near the historic Fort Pickens area of Pensacola, Pensacola Beach West has a boardwalk that takes you and your pet up and over the dunes to an ocean playground. The warm water at the beach is shallow, making it ideal for a refreshing swim.

Doggie bags and disposable bins, as well as handy wipes, are available at the Pensacola Beach West Dog Park.

The Pensacola Dog Beach East is located along Via de Luna Drive. Open from sunrise to sunset (except during turtle season), this beach features a wide stretch of sand, and warm shallow waters that are ideal for swimming. Plus, it’s less busy than West Dog Beach.