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1. Portland, ME ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Golden Isles, GA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Outer Banks, NC

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4. Asbury Park, NJ

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5. Burlington, VT

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6. Charlottesville, VA

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7. Dewey Beach, DE

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8. Bar Harbor, ME

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9. Hebron

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10. Lake Placid

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11. Myrtle Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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12. Nantucket

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13. Block Island

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14. Pilot Mountain

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15. Boston

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16. Providence

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17. Provincetown

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18. Rehoboth Beach

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Man’s Best Friend deserves a vacation just as much as you do. Most dogs love a beach where they can frolic and test the waters – the East Coast is extremely well-endowed with great dog-friendly beaches, particularly if you visit out of peak season when dogs are allowed on most beaches at any time. Most of the destinations here boast at least one dog park where you can take your pet to exercise and socialize off-leash as well as take part in other pet-friendly attractions such as tours, hiking, and more. Most also have reliable doggy day care if you are going on a non-dog-friendly day trip.

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