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Southern Delaware s Fur Babies
The beautiful beaches of Southern Delaware aren’t just for humans to enjoy — it’s simple to include your
four-legged family member in all the fun! Southern Delaware welcomes you and your best friend with pet-
friendly hotels, restaurants, parks, events, and beaches.
Unless otherwise noted, in each town, all
dogs must be leashed. In all cases, owners
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BETHANY BEACH Dogs are allowed on the
beach and boardwalk areas from October 1 to
May 14 only.
BROADKILL BEACH Dogs must be leashed
unless extremely well trained in voice command.
Owners must respect other beach-goers and must
clean up after their dog and dispose of the waste
properly. Broadkill Beach is “carry in-carry out.”
DEWEY BEACH Dogs are allowed on the beach
year-round, but there are limitations from May 15
through September 15. During this
time, dogs are permitted on the beach before
9:30 a.m. and after 5:30 p.m. Dogs do not have to
be leashed. Dogs must have a Dewey Beach dog
license, available for purchase at Dewey Beach
Town Hall or online at www.idewey.com.
FENWICK ISLAND Dogs are allowed on the
beach from October 1 through April 30 only.
LEWES Between May 1 and September 30,
dogs are permitted on the beach strand before
8 a.m. and after 6:30 p.m. only.
REHOBOTH BEACH Dogs are permitted
on the beach or boardwalk only between October
1 and April 30.
SOUTH BETHANY Dogs are allowed on the
beach from October 16 through May 14 only.
STATE PARKS
Visit www.destateparks.com/know/pets.
Look for the paw icon for pet-friendly
accommodations on pages 35–39.
For info on pet-friendly dining, shopping,
transportation, pet-centric events, and boarding, go
to visitsoutherndelaware.com/pet-friendly