Ocean City beaches

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

Leashed dogs October to April; clean up after them.

Source: City of Ocean City, Beach FAQs. Checked October 29, 2026.

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

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City of Ocean City: the rule in full

No dogs on any beach from May 1 to September 30. From October 1 to April 30 dogs are allowed on a leash. The beach between the Ocean City-Longport Bridge and the terminal groin (near Seaview Road) is closed to dogs from March 15 to September 30.

Nearby beaches

• Ocean City north end (bridge to terminal groin)No dogs from March 15 to September 30. 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
• Brigantine BeachNo dogs from May 15 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Avalon beachNo dogs from March 1 to September 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• 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