Santa Rosa Island Authority (Pensacola Beach): dogs on beaches

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).

Source: Santa Rosa Island Authority, Dog Beach. Checked October 27, 2026.

Beaches and walks

• Pensacola Beach (Casino Beach and other beaches)No dogs
• 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