Pet Friendly Activities and Information

It's fun to enjoy the shore with our furry friends!   We've provided some helpful information below about the beaches, activities, and restaurants that welcome pets, along with information should you have any special needs while here.  

First things first.  We hope you won't have need of a veterinarian while visiting, but just in case, we've provided some nearby veterinarian hospitals.

Cape May Veterinary Hospital  694 Petticoat Creek Lane, Cape May

Parkway Veterinary Hospital  1173 Route 9 South, Cape May Court House

Ocean View Veterinary Hospital  2033 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House

VCA Abri Animal Hospital  38 South Delsea Drive, Cape May Court House

Linwood Pet Hospital  535 Maple Avenue, Linwood

CAPE MAY CITY

From November through March, dogs are permitted on Cape May City beaches.  Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times and be accompanied by their owner or caretaker.  You must clean up after your dog.

CAPE MAY POINT

Dogs are permitted on the beaches from November 1 through March 14 and must be accompanied by a handler over the age of 12.  Dogs must be leashed at all times on a leash no more than 6 feet long. Cleaning up after your dog is required. 

CAPE MAY POINT STATE PARK

Pets are not permitted at any time in the park as the Rangers work to protect endangered species such as Piping Plovers and Least Terns.

SUNSET BEACH

From mid-September through mid-April, leashed dogs are allowed on the beach.  Clean up required. 

HIGBEE'S BEACH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

Dogs are allowed from September 1 through April 30, with proper clean up of any waste.

LOWER TOWNSHIP BAY BEACHES

 Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, pets are prohibited from the beach during the hours of 11 AM and 4 PM.  Before and after those hours, and during the off-season, pets are permitted on the beaches anytime but must be leashed.  Mandatory waste clean up is enforced.

Cape May Dog Park   at 705 Lafayette Street, Cape May

Cape May Whale Watcher  1218 Wilson Drive, Cape May

Cape May Lewes Ferry 1200 Lincoln Boulevard, North Cape May

Sunset Beach  at the End of Sunset Boulevard, Lower Township, by Cape May Point

West End Garage and Cafe 484 W Perry Street, Cape May

Historic Cold Spring Village 720 US Route 9, Cape May

Naval Air Station WW  500 Forrestal Road, Cape May

Cold Spring Brewery  733 Seashore Road, Cape May

Cape May Winery  711 Townbank Road, Cape May

Cape May Brewtanical Garden  1250 Hornet Road, Rio Grande, at the Cape May Co Airport

Nauti Spirits Distillery  916 Shunpike Road, Cape May

Blue Pig Tavern  200 Congress Place, Cape May

Harbor View Restaurant  954 Ocean Drive, Cape May

Tisha's Cape May  322 Washington Street (on the mall), Cape May

Fins Bar & Grill  142 Decatur Street, Cape May

Exit Zero Filling Station  110 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May

The Rusty Nail  205 Beach Avenue, Cape May

Quincy's Original Lobster Rolls  709 Beach Avenue, Cape May

Harpoon's on the Bay  91 Beach Drive, North Cape May

Uncle Bill's Pancake House  261 Beach Avenue, Cape May

Two Black Dogs Cafe' and Take Out  421 Route 47 South, Green Creek

The Grille at Sunset Beach  At the end of Sunset Boulevard near Cape May Point

Bagel Time Cafe'  727 Beach Avenue, Cape May

Mario's Pizza and Italian Eatery  315 Ocean Street, Unit 7, Cape May

Beach Plum Farm Bakery & Cafe'  484 Perry Street at West End Garage, Cape May

Muddy Paws  3704 Bayshore Road, Suite 6F, North Cape May

Carriage House Grooming  721 Seashore Road, Cape May

Kasey's Canine Castle  600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May

The Wagging Tail  337 Route 9 South, Cape May

Dog Days of Cape May  315 Ocean Street, Cape May

Smeltzer & Sons Pet Supplies  1139 Route 9 South, Cape May Court House

Petsmart  1500 Route 47, Suite 21, Rio Grande

Tractor Supply  3801 Route 9 South, Suite 1, Rio Grande