Avalon beach

No dogs from March 1 to September 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time

Also no dogs on the boardwalk or dunes in season.

Source: Borough of Avalon, Avalon Beaches. Checked October 29, 2026.

Shorebird nesting areas can close to dogs at short notice. Follow the signs at the beach.

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Borough of Avalon: the rule in full

No dogs on the beach, boardwalk or dunes from March 1 to September 30. Elsewhere in the borough dogs must be leashed.

Nearby beaches

• Stone Harbor beachNo dogs midnight to 7pm, from the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• Sea Isle City beach (20th to 93rd Street)Dogs on a leash from October 1 to May 1. No dogs the rest of the time
• Stone Harbor PointNo dogs
• Wildwood Crest beachNo dogs
• Ocean City beachesNo dogs from May 1 to September 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time