Next time you’re planning a trip to the beach, there’s no need to leave your furry family member at home. We’ve listed some of the local dog friendly beaches in and around the City of Melville that you can take the whole family to!
The very mention of a trip to the dog beach will usually send tails wagging. The magic of a day at the beach is not lost on your dog. There is something about the freedom of an off leash run and all that socialising that makes your dog’s smile just that little bit bigger.
Helpful Tips for Taking Your Pooch to the Dog Beach
You can let your dog off the leash at most of the dog-friendly beaches we’ve listed, but remember you must still have control of your dog. Here are some other things to keep in mind when planning your next beach trip with your dog.
- Make sure you pack plenty of poo-ch pouches.
- Check that your dog has its collar on and their ID is attached to it.
- Bring fresh water and a dog bowl for after a long run on the beach.
- Look out for rips or rough waves when you arrive at the beach if your dog likes to go for swim
- If the sand is too hot for your bare feet, it’s probably too hot for your dog’s paws.
- Before you jump back in the car, rinse the salt water off your dog’s coat to stop them from licking the salt and to prevent them from itching. Some of these beaches may have outdoor shower facilities you can use.
Attadale – Point Walter (Dog Friendly Area)
Address: Burke Drive, Attadale
Parking: Yes – verge parking and some marked bays
Poo-ch Pouches: Yes and usually quite well stocked
Café: No (Walters River Café is nearby but no dogs allowed on Point Walter)
East Fremantle – John Tonkin Reserve (Dog Friendly Area)
Address: Riverside Road, East Fremantle
Parking: Yes
Poo-ch Pouches: Yes but supply level can vary so take your own if possible
Café: Yes – Zephyr’s Café
Other info: Great playground next to the river on the reserve next to the café, where dogs are allowed on the leash.
Kwinana – Kwinana Dog Beach
Address: Rockingham Beach Road, Cockburn Sound
Parking: Yes
Poo-ch Pouches: Yes and usually quite well stocked
Café: No
Other info: There are public toilets and showers. Yes, this one’s a little further afield but it’s usually quiet and after your beach walk you can take the very short drive in to Rockingham, for a stroll (dog on leash) along the foreshore and have lunch outside at one of the cafes or a picnic whilst the children play on the playground.
North Coogee – C.Y. O’Connor Dog Beach
Address: Cockburn Road, North Coogee
Parking: Yes
Poo-ch Pouches: Yes and usually quite well stocked
Café: No
Other info: There are public toilets and showers. You can see a bronze statue of C.Y O’Connor and his horse offshore, as well as the Omeo Shipwreck.
North Fremantle – Leighton Beach Dog Beach
Address: Leighton Beach Boulevard, North Fremantle
Parking: Yes and there’s some verge parking when it’s busy
Poo-ch Pouches: Yes and usually quite well stocked
Café: There’s sometimes an ice cream van that also serves coffee and has EFTPOS facilities.
Other info: It can get extremely busy in the summer months so go early.
South Fremantle – South Beach Dog Beach
Address: Marine Terrace, South Fremantle
Parking: Yes
Poo-ch Pouches: Yes but supply level can vary so take your own if possible
Café: There’s a coffee van on the weekends and also the cafés along South Terrace are only a short away with your dog on the leash.
Other info: It can get extremely busy in the summer months so go early.
If you’d like to know about dog-friendly parks and reserves, have a look at our blog for suggestions.
