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Dog-Friendly Beaches in and around the Melville area

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Dog-Friendly Beaches in and around the Melville area
beagle at a dog friendly beach

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.

Melville Mums
Author: Melville Mums