Pet Friendly Places to Dine and Play with Your Furry Friend in Southern Maine
Interested in going on a vacation, but don’t want to leave your furry loved one behind?Below you will find pet friendly places to eat and enjoy time with your dog while on vacation in Southern Maine!
Dog friendly dining options:
During the summer months, outdoor patio seating is a great option to dine with your well behaved dog. They can enjoy the fresh air and lovely surroundings with you!
Rollover Café
358 Mile Rd, Wells, ME, 04090
Fisherman’s Catch Restaurant
134 Harbor Rd, Wells, ME, 04090
Litchfields Bar and Grill
2135 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090
Spinnakers Seafood Restaurant
139 Post Road, Wells, ME, 04090
Seacoast Pizza & Pasta
901 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090
Corner Stone Pizza & Craft Beer
228 Main St, Ogunquit, ME, 03907
Bandito’s Mexican Grill
68 Shore Rd, Ogunquit, ME, 03907
Caffe Prego
44 Shore Rd, Ogunquit, ME, 03907
Dockside Restaurant on York Harbor
22 Harris Island Rd, York, ME, 03909
Cape Neddick Lobster Pound
60 Shore Rd, Ogunquit, ME, 03902
Pet friendly beaches:
Dogs are allowed on the following beaches from 6am to midnight, October 15th through April 30th and from May 1st to October 15th dogs are only allowed 6am-8am and 6pm-midnight. Dogs must be leashed or under strict vocal control.
- Cape Neddick Beach, Cape Neddick ME
- Long Sands Beach, York ME
- Short Sands Beach, York ME
- Kennebunk Beach, Kennebunk ME
- Wells Beach, Wells ME
Dogs are NOT allowed at Ogunquit Beach or Moody Beach from April 1st to September 9th.
From September 10th to March 31st, dogs are allowed to roam Ogunquit Beach from the Footbridge Beach walkway north to Moody Beach, and only on the ocean side. Dogs MUST remain on a leash or under strict voice control. It is important to keep dogs away from the fenced in areas along the dunes, which are there to protect Maine’s Piping Plovers, an endangered species of bird.
Places to walk your dog:
There are many places to bring your furry loved ones during the hot days of summer and throughout the year. Some of these places include:
Wiggly Bridge, York ME
The wiggly bridge includes nice walking trails through a wooded area along the York River.
Fisherman’s Walk, York ME
A paved and gravel trail along the beautiful York River. This area can be quite sunny, so make sure to bring your sunscreen.
Mt. Agamenticus, York ME
Mt. Agamenticus has several miles of hiking trails of varying difficulty. Paths are well-marked and there is a lovely view of Southern Maine from the top. People and dogs must stay on the marked trails. Don’t forget your bug spray.
Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge, Wells ME
This beautiful trail is a one mile walk along marshlands. Dogs are allowed anytime of day and must be leashed to minimize the disturbance of the wildlife. The trail is open every day, from dawn to dusk.
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