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Explore Brant Rock beaches with your dog
Splash in the water on Carson Beach
Visit Castle Island Beach
Enjoy Coast Guard Beach
Corn Hill Beach
Plan a day trip during the off season to Craigville Beach
Relax on the sand at Crowe’s Pasture Conservation Area and Beach
Spend a relaxing weekend off season at Fort Phoenix State Reservation
Leash your dog and stroll on Francis Street Beach
Hike along Hatches Harbor Trails
Walk your dog before 9 am at Head of the Meadows
Access parts of Herring Cove with your pet
Visit Horseneck Beach
Relax on Jetties Beach
Look for shells on Kalmus Beach
Walk your dog on Long Beach but keep them away from bird nests
Marconi Beach
Play on Nahant Doggie Beach
Visit Nauset Beach
Enjoy the views from Race Point Beach
Play in the water on Red River Beach
Enjoy the dunes on Rexhame Beach
Visit Sandy Neck Beach during the off season
Run and play in Squantum Point Park
- Officially, dogs in Massachusetts are not supposed to go to the beach during the summer, and even during the off season they should be on a leash.
- In the summer, even on a leash, dogs should stay away from areas with lifeguards where most people hang out with kids.
- Since the beaches in Massachusetts are often very long, there is enough space for the dogs to stretch their legs as long as they are under the control of their owners and are well behaved.
- Check the municipal regulations before taking your dog to any beach as the rules often change and are confusing even to the locals.
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