When planning your next beach vacation, look for a destination where you can bring your dog along for fun in the surf and sand. From big-city lakefronts in the Midwest to uninhabited barrier islands in the Southeast, many beaches across the country welcome furry friends year-round and offer amenities ranging from dedicated cleaning stations and water fountains to fenced-in runs for pups to frolic and socialize untethered. Whether you’re visiting the wide, sugary-sand beaches of the Atlantic, the craggy, wind-swept shores of the Pacific, or lakefronts in between, we’ve rounded up the top 18 dog-friendly beaches in the United States.
