Lavallette beach

No dogs

No animals on the beach at any time; leashed dogs on the boardwalk outside the bathing season.

Source: Borough of Lavallette, Animal Information. Checked October 30, 2026.

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

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Borough of Lavallette: the rule in full

No animals are allowed on the beach at any time. Leashed animals may use the boardwalk only outside the regular bathing season.

Nearby beaches

• Point Pleasant BeachDogs on a leash from October 1 to April 30. No dogs midnight to 8am and 3pm to midnight, from October 1 to April 30. No dogs the rest of the time
• Island Beach State ParkDogs on a leash all year
• Manasquan beachDogs on a leash from October 1 to April 15. No dogs the rest of the time
• Sea Girt BeachDogs on a leash from October 1 to March 14. No dogs the rest of the time
• Barnegat Light beachNo dogs from April 15 to September 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time