Pet Friendly Beaches in Virginia
Dog friendly beaches are a pooches’ happy place! From frolicking in the surf, digging in the sand, and soaking up the sun - what’s not to love? Virginia has dog friendly beaches that your pooch will really dig! We’ve sniffed out the best VA dog friendly beaches that you and your four-legged beach buddy can enjoy together.
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Top Pet Friendly Beaches in Virginia
Norfolk, Virginia
Dogs are not allowed on the beach from 10am to 6pm beginning the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day. Other than that, they are welcome on the beach on leash. Your pooch will love this dog friendly beach!
Virginia Beach, Virginia
From Memorial Day to Labor Day pets are limited to the north end of the beach above 42nd Street and the south end in the Sandbridge area before 10am and after 6pm. However, during the rest of the year dogs are allowed full access to the beach as l...
Richmond, Virginia
Dogs are welcome but they must be on-leash at this beach. Enjoy the rocky slopes and watch the white water rafting at this dog friendly beach.
Charlottesville, Virginia
Chris Greene Lake Park has a one acre fenced in area for dogs to run off-leash, with roped water access for dogs to swim. Wiggling pooches abound at this dog friendly beach.