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1. Ocean Springs Beach, MS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Fort Morgan Beach, Gulf Coast, AL ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Hancock County Beaches, Gulf Coast, MS

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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4. Dauphin Island Beach, AL

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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5. South Padre National Seashore, TX

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6. Port Aransas Beach, Gulf Coast, TX

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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7. East Beach, TX

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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8. Stewart Beach Park, TX

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Panama City Beach, FL

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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10. Pensacola, FL

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11. Davis Island (Tampa), FL

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12. Tierra Verde, FL

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13. Ft. Myers Beach, FL

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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14. Sanibel Island

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15. Venice, FL

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • The Gulf Coast is fortunate to have miles of wonderful sandy beaches washed by the warm Gulf waters and surrounded by dunes, fun communities, and all sorts of attractions.
  • In almost all the coastal towns, there is at least a small portion of the beach reserved for our best four-legged friends, on a leash or free, to enjoy some splashing in the water or romping in the sand.
  • Some are small, like Panama City Beach, while others, like Dauphin Island and Davis Island, offer miles of space with shade and water fountains so that the dogs and their humans can enjoy a day by the water.

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