Pensacola Beach east dog beach (lot 28.5)

Dogs on a leash all year. No dogs midnight to 7am and 7pm to midnight, from May 1 to October 31. No dogs midnight to 7am and 5pm to midnight, from November 1 to April 30

First lot past Portofino. Sunrise to sunset (7am in turtle season); shown as 7am to 7pm in summer and 7am to 5pm in winter.

Source: Santa Rosa Island Authority, Dog Beach. Checked October 30, 2026.

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

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Santa Rosa Island Authority (Pensacola Beach): the rule in full

Dogs are allowed only at the two designated dog beaches, at parking lots 21.5 (west, first lot past the last condos on the Gulf) and 28.5 (east, first lot past Portofino). All other beaches and parks on the island are off limits, including Casino Beach. Dogs must be leashed. Open sunrise to sunset, and 7am to sunset during turtle season (May 1 to October 31).

Nearby beaches

• Pensacola Beach (Casino Beach and other beaches)No dogs
• Navarre BeachNo dogs
• Dog Beach at Pier ParkDogs on a leash all year
• Mexico BeachNo dogs
• Honeymoon Island pet beachDogs on a leash all year