Best Dog Friendly Resorts Florida – You can’t write Florida without Fido. When it comes to deciding whether or not to bring your four-legged friend on your next trip to the Sunshine State, don’t hesitate.
Dogs can enjoy the activities their fellow Floridians do, from walking on the beach, chilling out in luxury hotels and yes, even paddleboarding.
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Of course, it’s not fair to think that dogs are automatically accepted wherever people are. But with a little research on the state’s landscape, you’ll find that there are plenty of dog-friendly places and things to do all over Florida. This is the best way to make memories with your dog in Florida.
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Be prepared – this trip may be one where your dog is not the best puppy around. That honor goes to Mr. Beach Corgi, who invites his owner, Natasha Baker Williams, on a vacation cruise around Fort Lauderdale’s famous canals. SUP PUP offers many different tours including sunrise, sunset, kid-friendly (two to six year olds can ride with their parents), and yoga experiences. And, yes, you can bring your dog.
There are many water problems in other parts of the state. In Key West, you can bark (sorry…) on a similar tour at Lazy Dog Adventures. Go Kayaking on the Rainbow River Kayaking Activities in Marion County have a variety of packages for you and your dog. In Orlando, Epic Paddle Adventures offers packages to take your paddle out overlooking the city skyline.
For the little ones, the waterfront and Ben’s beauty in Downtown West Palm Beach will not only do it for you, it will give you a photo opportunity of a lifetime. Ben’s dogs and puppies include dog bowls and water bottles and are ready for cute white dog clothes that you can wear. When you order room service, there’s even a portion of dog treats for your wallet.
A love of dogs seems natural to Ben. The property, which opened in 2020, is named after the local Ben Trovato House, which once belonged to bird writer Dewey Spielman, who wrote a best-selling book about his dog Bruno. See how many videos of Bruno you can count – there are a lot.
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It’s the kind of dog park meets beer garden that animal lovers dream about. On one acre in Neptune Beach — about 15 miles east of Downtown Jacksonville — is the BrewHound Dog Park + Bar. There’s plenty of outdoor space for full-on shenanigans, where patrons can enjoy a variety of local craft beers, specialty coffee offerings from Bold Bean Coffee Roasters, and lawn games. There are daily, monthly and annual passes. Keeping the peace is the ‘Ruffaree’ who enforces the park’s rules.
With names like Mugs and Coffee Puppies, there are no prizes for guessing where a dog’s breakfast starts in Orlando. Located in the College Park neighborhood on the north side of downtown Orlando, this blue stone shop has a poppin’ door with Honey Nut Cheerio lattes, lavender tea, and hot dogs pressed up by the glass. If you and your toy can’t find a place to live, there’s always a store in town.
At the “tail” of the day in South Florida, Baker’s Cay Resort in Key Largo is as wild as it gets. This four-star hotel is located on the north side of the highway, with animals scattered along the shore, a friendly menu and a pet manager, Maya “Cay-9.” It’s called “happy hour” every day from 4 to 5 p.m., where your pup can cuddle and socialize like you.
Lots of dog friends waiting on Fort De Soto Beach in Central Florida © meaghanbrowning/Getty Images/RooM RF
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Florida has about 1,350 miles of coastline, with many reefs. At any dog beach, be sure to check the hours, cleaning requirements and security requirements, as they are always guarded. The pristine sands of North Florida have many beaches including Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach in Jacksonville, Crescent Beach and St. Augustine, and the aptly named Dog Beach across from Pier Park in Panama City.
In Central Florida, Smyrna Dunes National Park in New Smyrna Beach, Davis Island Dog Beach in Tampa, and De Soto Dog Beach are great. Locations in South Florida include Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach, Jupiter Beach, and Miami Beach’s Haulover Beach Dog Park.
After all the fun in the sun, you and your toy will need a place to crash. Located in the Florida Panhandle and just minutes east of Destin, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort features miles of boardwalks, a friendly Marina Bar & Grill, a dog park and its pet, Maryann the Macaw.
The Barrymore Hotel in Tampa has a pet center, popularly known as the “Doggie Business Center.” For urban travelers, there are three dog parks within a mile of the hotel. East of Tampa and Orlando, select Walt Disney World resorts and family-friendly properties and/or hotels, including Port Orleans Riverside Resort, Yacht Club Resort and Arts of Animation Resort. Disney’s “Pluto Welcome Kit” includes some memorable items like bowls and beds that will be the envy of every dog in the house.
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Located in South Florida, Betsy Miami Beach welcomes dogs of all sizes, and its two owners, Betsy and Rosa golden retrievers, often greet guests as they enter. There is an exhibition of dog photos by Carlos Andrew Cruz and you can even get your dog a double massage.
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