Pets are permitted on the beach or Boardwalk between October 1st and April 30th, but not permitted during the summer season. Pets are allowed in the Assateague National Seashore Park (although not on State Park beaches) year round. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times and the owner/handler is responsible for removing any waste from public or private property. If you’re traveling to Ocean City in season and want to let your pet stretch its legs, the Ocean City Dog Playground is located at Little Salisbury Park on 94th St. For information call Ocean City Recreation & Parks at 410-250-0125.
Bringing your pets to Ocean City
Pet Friendly Hotels
Pet Friendly Restaurants
Rules for pets in Ocean City
Rules for Pets
Caring for your pets in Ocean City
There are several veterinarian offices around the Ocean City region. When planning your vacation with your pet, consider contacting them in advance to arrange for any of your dog’s specific needs or just to have some peace of mind about the treatment and hours available.
Veterinarians
VCA Delmarva Animal Hospital
10311 Old Ocean City Boulevard, Berlin, MD(410) 629-1800
Ocean City Animal Hospital
11843 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD
(410) 213-1170
Berlin Animal Hospital
10302 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-1841
Precious Paws Animal Hosp Inc
118 Atlantic AveOcean View, DE 19970
(302) 539-5763
Whaleyville Animal Hospital
8901 Whaleyville Rd, Whaleyville, MD 21872
(410) 352-3311
Sussex Veterinary Hospital Ltd
30053 Vines Creek Rd,
Dagsboro, DE 19939
(302) 732-9433
Pet Friendly Hotels
There are several pet friendly hotels in all areas of Ocean City, Maryland. Remember that you cannot have your dog on the beach or boardwalk between May 1st and September 30th. Dogs must be leashed at all times in Ocean City and Berlin. Assateague National Park’s beach allows dogs year-round, but the State park at Assateague does not allow any pets. Therefore, you will need to be sure that when you bring you dog to the beach from May 1 to September 30, you have what you need to keep your pet happy and quiet in the hotels.
Pet Friendly Restaurants
Many of the restaurants in Ocean City and Berlin not only allow your dogs, but they are actually pet-friendly. The Ashore Resort and Beach Club allows pets and lets you take them to the outdoor restaurant there. The Aloft has pet treats and water stations waiting for you when you arrive. Their restaurants are pet-friendly as well. Macky’s has a beach where you dog can cool down and The Angler welcomes dogs and has their very own dogie menu with special pet treats.
Pet Friendly Places to Eat
Do bunnies fall under this category if they’re brought in a stroller?
Yes, all pets follow the same rules as dogs
Can my cat go on the beach? I know it said pets but my cat is pretty small so is it okay to bring my cat??
Yes, cat’s follow the same rules as dogs
Well I think it’s ridiculous that bikes, dogs, skateboards, scooters, etc are not allowed year round on your boardwalk. A LOT of beach resorts allow it and there aren’t any issues. We all co-exist. And if you allow pets in your hotels why isnt your boardwalk more pet friendly. So I was down there over this weekend (5/25/24 thru 5/27/24) and there were plenty dogs on leashes, walking freely with their owners. NO, no service dog jacket or bandana on them to distinguish. Also lots of smokers walking boardwalk and puffing. Either it’s allowed or it isnt. And yes, walked right by the high school law enforcement who didn’t stop the dog folks or the smokers. Noticed that on the beach too…cigars, cigarettes, vapers. So what say you??? The can’t enforce it all excuse?
maybe if there are so many other options, just go there?? Just a thought.
So ocean city is not pet friendly at all. This is just a way to get people in. I had to deal with drama for having a service dog at the beach for my blind husband.
There is a woman who brings her dog everyday to the beach at 145 st access. The beach patrol wanted anything even though she is reported many times. Makes for very uncomfortable situation for everyone there.
Am I able to bring my service animal during the Winterfest of lights walk on a Friday or Saturday instead of Wednesdays?
He is a service animal?
So let me get this straight. I can bring my dog to OCMD but she will have to stay at the rental or hotel during my time at the beach or boardwalk or any other activity. Otherwise, I can take her for a walk during the night on the main street, correct?
During the summer yes.
Where is a pet friendly restaurant near 121st St.?
DOGS are not allowed on beach or boardwalk during the summer season. This means they are not allowed in a stroller or in a boat, being carried or atop a goat. –Seuss
Dear reader,
I have a service dog for my disability he is tasked trained for cardiac alert and mobility assist. Would I be able to bring him to the beach/boardwalk with me? Legally he can go anywhere with me, but I’ve heard several handlers say that some security gave them a hard time having there service dogs and I want to be sure ocean city is going to be accommodate me without giving me trouble.
Kindly
Alysa
Instead of relying on any comments here, call the town of OC or information center.
[…] October through April, dogs on a leash are welcome on the beach and the three-mile boardwalk of Ocean City Beach, which has been named one of TripAdvisor’s top beaches. During the high summer season when […]
I am taking this as “walking” my dog. And I understand they don’t want pee and poo where people are walking. I think carrying and a stroller would be fine. I will take mine down on the sidewalk to potty.
DOGS are not allowed on beach or boardwalk during the summer season. This means they are not allowed in a stroller or in a boat, being carried or atop a goat. –Seuss
Dogs are not allowed on the beach/boardwalk during summer season….period. Carried, Carted, Strolled or otherwise.
My dog is more well behaved than 90% of the people that walk on the boardwalk. If people can have their kids on the beach I should be aloud to have my dog as long as he’s on a leash. I said what I said.
Note: your text states dogs MUST BE LEASHED at all times, yet both of your pics show dogs OFF LEASH !!!
That is my question also. If my dog is in a stroller can he go on the boardwalk?
Pets are permitted on the beach or Boardwalk between October 1st and April 30th, but not permitted during the summer season. Pets are allowed in the Assateague National Seashore Park (although not on State Park beaches) year round. I saw on the Town’s site that, “No you are not. Dogs (except ADA servicce animals) are not allowed on the OC beach or boardwalk after 1 May, even in a stroller.”
if a pet is zippered into a pet stroller is it ok to walk on the boards during the summer?
That’s my question also! Anyone knows?
Did you get a response? i have two small dogs and would love to know as well.
Pets are permitted on the beach or Boardwalk between October 1st and April 30th, but not permitted during the summer season. Pets are allowed in the Assateague National Seashore Park (although not on State Park beaches) year round. I saw on the Town’s site that, “No you are not. Dogs (except ADA servicce animals) are not allowed on the OC beach or boardwalk after 1 May, even in a stroller.”
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