Dog Friendly Properties

The St Augustine/ Flagler area beaches are home to some of Florida’s best dog beaches. You no longer have to choose between “man’s best friend” and man’s favorite vacation spot. You can have it all at the St Augustine/Flagler area, offering dog friendly beaches. These coastal spots allow your four-legged friends to enjoy the sand and the surf right along with you.

Having our own family dog, we understand the value of finding a vacation rental property that allows the “whole family” to vacation together (including the four-legged members). StAugustineFlaglerBeachesVacationRentals.com offers a selection of properties that allow pets. Each property has different unit specific regulations. Choose from the properties displayed below.

Please Note VRPMS’ Pet Friendly Vacation Rental Policy: VRPMS allows a maximum of 2 pets in our designated Pet Friendly Properties.

• There is a non-refundable $150 pet fee to cover additional carpet and upholstery cleaning.
• Pet Policy differs by each individual vacation property. See individual listing for information. Condo associations also have limits on pets and pet’s weight. They can evict your pet if it does not meet their rules.
• Every pet must be disclosed to us BEFORE your arrival. VRPMS must approve the weight and breed of your dog. If you arrive with an unapproved pet, you will be charged a $500 pet fee.
• List of PROHIBITED dog breeds: Akita, Australian Blue, Heeler Boxer,Chow, Dalmatian, Doberman, English Bulldog, Great Dane, Husky (any type), Malamute, Mastiff (any variation), Pit Bulls, Presa Canarios, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Wolf-dog Hybrid.
• VRPMS reserves the right to decline any dog for any reason. If any dog is deemed to be a threat or nuisance, we reserve the right to evict the pet and/or the party at any time.
• No puppies (i.e. dogs under 6 months old) allowed.
• Dogs must be neutered or spayed.

Pet Friendly Beaches in St. Augustine/Flagler Area

Beaches in Flagler County:
Leashed pets (no longer than 8 ft leashes) are permitted on all beaches in unincorporated Flagler County, including the Hammock area. In Flagler Beach, pets are allowed everywhere other than the area that includes the pier and areas where lifeguards are present. So the “No Dog Zone” for Flagler Beach is from 10th Street North to 10th Street South on Highway A1A. Note Marineland, north of Flagler Beach, also allows leashed dogs.

Ponte Vedra Beach:
This beach is in St. Johns County, south of Jacksonville Beach and allows leashed dogs after 5 p.m.

Mickler’s Landing (Beach):
This area in Ponte Vedra Beach allows leashed dogs all day (you might even see horses as well).

Fort Matanzas National Monument:
While this is a dog-friendly park and beach, pets must be kept on leashes no longer than 6 ft at all times. Note dogs are allowed on the beach, beachside trails, and other outdoor areas. However, they are not permitted inside the Fort’s visitor center, on ferry ride, or on the island where actual fort is located.

Crescent Beach:
Located on Anastasia Island just 3 miles south of St. Augustine Beach on Highway A1A, leashed dogs are welcome on this white sandy beach.

St Augustine/Flagler Area Regulations: All of the beaches require dogs be kept under owner control and on a leash at all times while at the beach and in the water. Along with leashes, owners are required to clean up after their pets and dispose of all waste in a proper location. St. Johns County and Flagler Beach require pet owners to carry plastic bags to pick up waste while at the beach with their dogs.