Longing to get away from the stress of the city, but don’t want to leave your beloved pooch behind? Here we’ve compiled a list of top dog-friendly beaches both in the UK and abroad.
Calgary Bay, Isle of Mull, Scotland
There are no restrictions on dogs visiting Calgary Bay, making it a great beach for letting your dog loose to run himself silly. This breathtaking rural beach is considered by locals to be the finest beach on Mull– and one of the most beautiful in Scotland.
Danes Dyke, Yorkshire
A small dog-friendly beach, located between Bridlington and Flamborough Head in an area designated as a Local Nature Reserve. Reached by taking a lovely five-minute stroll along a nature trail through woodland, this has the feel of a well-hidden beach. The perfect place for you and your dog to relax and have fun!
Camber Sands Beach, East Sussex
This vast south coast beach is a real canine favourite. Although dogs are restricted to certain parts of the beach, there’s no shortage of space for them to run around. A plus for dog owners is the easy availability of car parking, as well as ice cream kiosks and plenty of dog bins!
Ocean Beach Dog Beach, San Diego
A little further for tourists to travel, but great for dogs as they can run free here any time. With plenty of sand for the pooches to run on, it’s no wonder this beach is so popular - on weekends there can be up to 100 dogs here! So be sure you can control your dog, and use a muzzle if there's any chance of trouble.
Huntington Dog Beach, California
Huntington Beach is famed for its watersports, restaurants and shops, but the best part about Huntington is its designated Dog Beach. A heavenly place for doggy holidays, it’s not uncommon to spot a surfer and his dog surfing on the same board! Only in California… Unfortunately, many US dog beaches are closing because owners aren’t following the posted rules. Be sure to clean up after your pooch to ensure people, and pets, can enjoy this beach for years to come.
If you’re looking for far-flung beach holidays for you and your hound, the best deals can be found online. Holiday sites like TravelZoo have cheap deals the year round. And if you’re sticking closer to home, make sure that your dog is safe on board. Accidents can happen, and if you’re travelling a lot with a dog in the car, it will pay to check that your car insurance is up to date. Everyone’s an insurance provider these days, even supermarkets like ASDA and Co-Op, and you’ll find that most now provide pet travel insurance too, so your pooch will be covered no matter where you choose to holiday.
