Ocean City beaches (off-season)
Classic Jersey Shore arrangement: leashed dogs welcome on the beach through the cooler months, fully prohibited in summer.
Season: Dogs allowed Oct 1 – Apr 30 (leashed). Prohibited May 1 – Sep 30; northern section near the rock jetty prohibited Mar 15 – Sep 30
The rules, verified
- Allowed Oct 1 – Apr 30, leashed, with waste cleanup
- Prohibited May 1 – Sep 30 at all times
- Between the Ocean City–Longport Bridge and the terminal groin: prohibited Mar 15 – Sep 30
Set by City of Ocean City. Rules change — posted signage and the current ordinance always take precedence over this page.
More like this: seasonal dog beaches (know the dates)
Map & directions
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Nearby & related beaches
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Ocean City Dog Park (45th St & Haven Ave)
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Corson's Inlet State Park
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Island Beach State Park
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Bradley Beach (off-season)
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