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Long Beach Township: dogs on beaches

Long Beach Island, New Jersey

No animals except service dogs on public beaches in summer, leashed or not; dogs are allowed from October 1. The code pages disagree on the start (May 1 or May 16), so we show the longer dates.

Source: Long Beach Township Code, Animals. Checked October 27, 2026.

Beaches and walks

Long Beach Township beachesNo dogs from May 1 to September 30. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)