St. Pete Beach (Gulf beaches)

No dogs

No dogs on any sand beach or beach access, except the Pass-a-Grille dog beach.

Source: City of St. Pete Beach, Animals at the Beach. 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 St. Pete Beach: the rule in full

Dogs are prohibited on every sand beach and beach access except the dog-friendly area on the bay side at the end of Pass-a-Grille Way, between 1st and 3rd Avenues. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than eight feet everywhere in the city.

Nearby beaches

• Pass-a-Grille dog beachDogs on a leash all year
• Fort De Soto Dog BeachOff-leash dogs allowed all year
• North Clearwater BeachDogs on a leash all year
• Honeymoon Island pet beachDogs on a leash all year
• Brohard Paw Park dog beachOff-leash dogs allowed all year