Most beaches in Massachusetts deny entry to dogs after Memorial Day. However, have no fear! You can still enjoy the beach with your furry friend. Nearby Maine has numerous dog-friendly beaches year-round, with many towns allowing dogs during certain hours. Check out a list of dog-friendly beaches below, and don’t forget to bring the poop bags and water for your pup to drink!
Bar Harbor - Dogs are allowed on Hadley Point Beach on leash.
Biddeford - Dogs are allowed on leash at Biddeford Pool and Hills Beach before 9:00 a.m. and after 8:00 p.m.
Kennebunk - Kennebunk has three beach areas (Gooch's, Middle, and Mother's) that allow dogs on leash before 9:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. from June 15 - Labor Day.
Kennebunkport - Kennebunkport's two public beaches - Goose Rock and Colony - allow dogs on leash before 8:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. from June 15 to September 15.
Kittery - Dogs are allowed from June 15 to September 10 on leash before 8:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. at Crescent Beach, Fort Foster Park, and Seapoint beach.
Old Orchard Beach - Dogs are allowed before 10:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m.
Portland - Willard Beach allows dogs on leash from 6:00-9:00 a.m. from May 1 to September 30.
Saco - Dogs are allowed on all Saco beaches (except for Ferry Beach State Park beach only) on leash year-round! The beaches are Bayview, Camp Ellis, and Kenney Shores. Dogs are also allowed at Diamond Riverside Boat Ramp which includes a picnic area.
Stockton Springs - There's a lot to love about Sandy Point Beach - parking, trails, restrooms, and off-leash fun for dogs.
South Portland - Willard Beach has off-leash hours 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 7-9PM from May 1-October 1.
Wells - Dogs are allowed on Wells beaches from April 1 - June 15 on leash and from June 16 - September 15 before 8:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m.
York - From May 20 to September 20 dogs can run free (owner should be leash-ready) from sunrise until 8:00 a.m. From 6:00 p.m. - sunset, dogs are allowed on leash. Beaches include Cape Neddick, York Harbor, Long Sands, Short Sands, and Steadman Woods.
