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Best Dog Friendly Resorts Florida – You can’t spell Florida without Fido. When it comes time to decide whether or not to bring your four-legged friends with you on your next trip to the Sunshine State, don’t overthink it.
Dogs can enjoy the same quintessential Florida activities as humans, from lounging on the beach, hanging out at luxury hotels, and yes, even paddle boarding.
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Of course, it’s not safe to assume that dogs are automatically accepted wherever there are people. But with a little research on the state landscape, you’ll learn that there are plenty of dog-friendly places and things to do in Florida. Here are the best ways to make memories with your dog in Florida.
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Pamper yourself: This adventure is a time when your dog isn’t the cutest. This honor is always given to gentlemen. Corgi takes to the beaches on a paddleboard ride through Fort Lauderdale’s famous canals with owner Natasha Baker Williams. SUP PUP offers a variety of tours, including sunrise, sunset, kid-friendly (two to six-year-olds can paddle with their parents) and yoga-based experiences. Yes, you can bring your dog too.
Water adventures abound in other parts of the state. In Key West, you can bark (sorry…) on a similar getaway with Lazy Dog Adventures. Get Up and Go Kayaking and Rainbow River Kayak Adventures in Marion County have a variety of packages for you and your pup. Epic Paddle Adventures in Orlando offers paddle-your-pup packages with city skyline views.
For the little pups, the beachfront and luxurious The Pen in downtown West Palm Beach will not only entertain your pup, but also provide a photo opportunity of a lifetime. Dog treats from The Pen include souvenir dog bowls and water bottles and, ready for adorable overload, a white dog coat. When you order room service, your pup also gets a portion of puppy food.
Puppy love comes naturally to Penn. The property, which opened in 2020, is named after the local Ben Trovato estate, formerly owned by Byrd Spillman Dewey, author of the best-selling book about his dog Bruno. Check out as many of Bruno’s paintings and sculptures as you can count throughout the property – there are a lot.
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It’s a dog park with a beer garden, an animal lover’s dream. On one acre in Neptune Beach, about 15 miles east of downtown Jacksonville, is the Brewhound Dog Park + Bar. There are several fenced-in free party areas where patrons can enjoy various local craft beers on tap and specialty coffees from Bold Bean Coffee Roasters and Lawn Games. Daily, monthly and annual passes are available. There is an “umpire” who enforces park rules to help calm the situation.
With a name like Cups and Pups Coffee, it’s no surprise that it’s where many dog mornings in Orlando begin. Just north of downtown Orlando near College Park, this stone shop with a blue door features a honey walnut cerio latte, lavender soda, and a cute dog logo on all of its mugs. If you and your pup can’t find a place to hang out inside, the store also has regular pop-up events in the community.
For the “end” of the day and South Florida, Baker’s Cay Resort in Key Largo is pet friendly. Located just north of Overseas Highway, the four-star hotel has a pet-friendly tiki, pet-friendly menus and a pet relations manager named Maya “K-9.” Access Yappy Hour every day from 4:00pm to 5:00pm where your child can socialize just like you.
Plenty of canine friends await you at Fort de Soto Beach in Central Florida © meaghanbrowning / Getty Images / RooM RF
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Florida has nearly 1,350 miles of coastline and plenty of pet-friendly beaches along the way. At any dog beach, be sure to note the hours, leash requirements, and required vaccinations, as they are often patrolled. In North Florida, Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach in Jacksonville, Crescent Beach in St. Augustine and Dock Beach across from Pier Park in Panama City are white sand spots with plenty of open space.
Destinations in Central Florida include Smyrna Dunes Park in New Smyrna Beach, Davis Islands Dog Beach in Tampa, and Fort De Soto Dog Beach. South Florida delights include Fort Lauderdale Canine Beach, Jupiter Beach and Miami Beach’s Hallover Beach Dog Park.
After your fun in the sun, you and your pup will need a place to crash. Located on the Florida Panhandle and minutes east of Destin, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort features miles of hiking trails, a pet-friendly Marina Bar & Grill, a dog park, and its very own pet Marion the Macaw.
The Barrymore Hotel in Tampa has its own dedicated pet area known as the “Dog Business Center.” For urban adventures, there are three dog parks within half a mile of the hotel. East of Tampa in Orlando, Walt Disney World resorts have pet-friendly sites and/or hotel units, including Port Orleans Riverside Resort, Yacht Club Resort and Art of Animation Resort. Disney’s “Pluto Welcome Kit” includes some branded souvenirs like bowls and mats that will be the envy of every dog in the house.
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In Miami Beach, South Florida, Betsy welcomes dogs of all sizes, and its two CEOs (canine executive officers), Betsy and Rosa Golden Retrievers, greet guests as they enter. The site features an exhibition of dog photography by Carlos Andrew Cruz and a couples massage with your dog.
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