Florida’s Dog Friendly Beaches – Saint Augustine

People flock to Saint Augustine to visit the nation’s oldest city. Dogs love to visit the area strictly for the beaches! Saint Augustine Beach is one of the most dog friendly beaches in the entire state. Dogs have free reign here (as long as they are on a leash) any time of day, any time of year. You can spend hours here frolicking in the waves with your furry friend and relaxing on the beautiful sugary white sand.



Most Florida beaches are not that dog friendly. Certain restrictions apply as to when dogs can visit and many beaches don’t allow dogs at all. So, Saint Augustine Beach is a real find!

In fact, it’s one of Florida’s hidden gems. There are no towering high rises lining the beach. The sand is sugary white and soft. The beach is long, extending miles upon miles down the Florida coast. When the tide is out, the beach is incredibly wide and flat making it a great walking beach. The surf is not too rough. So, your dog will love jumping the waves and taking a dip in the Atlantic Ocean. An added bonus – dogs are sure to make a few furry friends here.

It won’t cost you an arm and a leg to visit Saint Augustine Beach. There are plenty of free parking lots scattered along A1A. If you want to park on the beach, you can do that too for a few dollars. Sandy beach lots are firmly packed down, so there is little risk of getting stuck.

So, what are you waiting for? You know your dog loves to go to the beach, dig holes, and play in the waves. Saint Augustine Beach is the perfect place to make those memories with your family’s most loyal companion.