Sea Girt beaches (off-season)

Seasonal access Sea Girt, NJ Verified · 2026-09-05

Leashed dogs are permitted only from October 1 to May 15, and only in the Recreational Zone south of North Beach; the beaches are closed to dogs in spring and summer to protect nesting piping plovers.

Season: Leashed dogs October 1 – May 15 only, in the Recreational Zone south of North Beach

The rules, verified

October 1 – May 15 (inclusive): leashed dogs in the Recreational Zone (everything south of North Beach)
Closed to dogs May 16 – September 30
Piping plover nesting on Sea Girt and National Guard beaches

Set by Borough of Sea Girt. Rules change — posted signage and the current ordinance always take precedence over this page.

More like this: winter dog beaches: the off-season payoff · seasonal dog beaches (know the dates)

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What to bring to Sea Girt beaches (off-season)

Fresh water and a bowl Salt water makes dogs thirstier, and drinking it makes them sick. Bring more than you think.
A leash you can actually hold Borough of Sea Girt requires a leash here, and sand plus a strong dog is harder to hold than a footpath.
A jug of water to rinse off Salt and sand left in a coat itch, and they end up all over the car. A rinse at the tailgate solves both.
A life jacket, if there's swell Strong swimmers still get tired in a rip, and a handle on the back is how you lift a wet dog out of the water.
Waste bags, more than you need The fastest way a beach loses its dog access is people not picking up.

Check the sand first. Hold the back of your hand against it for seven seconds. If you can't, neither can their paws — go early, go late, or stay on the wet sand.

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Sea Girt beaches (off-season)

The rules, verified

Map & directions

Nearby & related beaches

Bradley Beach (off-season)

Asbury Park Dog Beach (8th Avenue)

Island Beach State Park

Midland & South Beach, Staten Island (off-season courtesy access)

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