Sea Girt Beach

Dogs on a leash from October 1 to March 14. No dogs the rest of the time

Recreational Zone only.

Source: Sea Girt Code, Chapter 9: Beaches, Boardwalk and Dunes. Checked October 28, 2026.

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

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Borough of Sea Girt: the rule in full

Leashed dogs are allowed on the beach in the Recreational Zone from October 1 to March 14, except near nesting birds.

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
• Asbury Park Dog BeachNo dogs 9am to 6pm, from May 16 to September 14. Off-leash dogs allowed midnight to 9am and 6pm to midnight, from May 16 to September 14. Off-leash dogs allowed from September 15 to May 15. No dogs the rest of the time
• Island Beach State ParkDogs on a leash all year
• Sandy Hook ocean beachesNo dogs from March 15 to September 15. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• Long Beach Township beachesNo dogs from May 1 to September 30. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)