Dog Friendly Pace to stay
Jun 23rd, 2005, 08:06 AM
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Dog Friendly Pace to stay
Hi,
Just wondering if any of you can help us out.
We recently relocated to Brevard County from
CA. Can't tell you hwo unhappy it made us to learn that this county isn NOT dog friendly. Not allowed on beaches etc.
We are planning to take a vacation over the Christmas Holiday while DH has time off work.
We would like a beachy area that allows dogs.
Mandy, (our dog), is VERY social and well behaved.....she is really one of the family.
She loves people and all animals. She sure misses her life style in CA!
We're opened to all suggestions and appreciate anything you can offer.
Thanks for taking the time.....
Just wondering if any of you can help us out.
We recently relocated to Brevard County from
CA. Can't tell you hwo unhappy it made us to learn that this county isn NOT dog friendly. Not allowed on beaches etc.
We are planning to take a vacation over the Christmas Holiday while DH has time off work.
We would like a beachy area that allows dogs.
Mandy, (our dog), is VERY social and well behaved.....she is really one of the family.
She loves people and all animals. She sure misses her life style in CA!
We're opened to all suggestions and appreciate anything you can offer.
Thanks for taking the time.....
Jun 23rd, 2005, 08:17 AM
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And are you looking to fly for this trip or drive? If drive, how long of a drive is acceptable? Do you want very warm weather, or is wearing sweaters and coats OK?
And before you reply with "I chose XX state forum when I posted." that's just a search indexing tool. All posts get dumped directly onto the grand US board, and many people visit the US board as a whole without first restricting it by state. From that view, it's impossible to tell which state it was posted under. (I'm not trying to be mean, just explaining the system. It's a common misunderstanding.)
And before you reply with "I chose XX state forum when I posted." that's just a search indexing tool. All posts get dumped directly onto the grand US board, and many people visit the US board as a whole without first restricting it by state. From that view, it's impossible to tell which state it was posted under. (I'm not trying to be mean, just explaining the system. It's a common misunderstanding.)
Jun 23rd, 2005, 01:17 PM
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Thanks for your thoughts. Sorry I wasn't very clear. We now live in Mims, FL. It's about 40 miles east of Orlando, 35 miles south of Daytona
Beach.
No, it doesn't have to be warm....maybe sweater and jacket weather. Wonder if any of the Islands off the west coast of FL might allow dogs.
Also, was thinking about TN...Knoxville
or Gatlinburg. However, after reading some other posts, it sounds like Gatlinburg might be too crowded.
It would be nice to be able to take Mandy to the beach, even if it's too cool for swimming....just would like her to be able to run on the sand.
Thanks again
Beach.
No, it doesn't have to be warm....maybe sweater and jacket weather. Wonder if any of the Islands off the west coast of FL might allow dogs.
Also, was thinking about TN...Knoxville
or Gatlinburg. However, after reading some other posts, it sounds like Gatlinburg might be too crowded.
It would be nice to be able to take Mandy to the beach, even if it's too cool for swimming....just would like her to be able to run on the sand.
Thanks again
Jun 23rd, 2005, 01:33 PM
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Hi MsMuir
We live in Jacksonville ,Fl,(Duval County) a very dog friendly town.
BTW- I think ALL State parks in Florida are dog friendly as long as they are on leash.
They are allowed on the beaches.
They have some really great dog parks where they can run off leash and swim in their own dog pond and run in their own dog forest where their owners are allowed to go too.
There are hotels here that are dog friendly, La Quinta comes to mind first, because that is where we stayed last year when we moved here.
Only problem, it gets chilly/cold here in December so I don't know if it is too far north for you.
If it sounds interesting to you, let me know, I will post more info here.
Good luck from Pup & Scarlett
We live in Jacksonville ,Fl,(Duval County) a very dog friendly town.
BTW- I think ALL State parks in Florida are dog friendly as long as they are on leash.
They are allowed on the beaches.
They have some really great dog parks where they can run off leash and swim in their own dog pond and run in their own dog forest where their owners are allowed to go too.
There are hotels here that are dog friendly, La Quinta comes to mind first, because that is where we stayed last year when we moved here.
Only problem, it gets chilly/cold here in December so I don't know if it is too far north for you.
If it sounds interesting to you, let me know, I will post more info here.
Good luck from Pup & Scarlett
Jun 23rd, 2005, 01:39 PM
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If you're willing to drive that far . . .
We take our Brittany down to Hilton Head once or twice a year. Off-season she's allowed to run free and boy does she love going after those seagulls. Technically, dogs must be under voice command. Usually she is, except when she's after dem birds.
Chrismas will be chilly for humans on the beach, but we are easily able to entertain ourselves shopping and visiting the great bars and restaurants on the island.
We take our Brittany down to Hilton Head once or twice a year. Off-season she's allowed to run free and boy does she love going after those seagulls. Technically, dogs must be under voice command. Usually she is, except when she's after dem birds.
Chrismas will be chilly for humans on the beach, but we are easily able to entertain ourselves shopping and visiting the great bars and restaurants on the island.
Jun 23rd, 2005, 02:02 PM
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Honeymoon Island State Park, off the Gulf Coast of Florida, has a dog beach. It's fantastic. We take our dogs there all the time. It's probably 40 minutes from Tampa.
I would highly recommend the book, A Dog Lover's Companion to Florida. It's outstanding.
If you decide to come over the the Tampa/Clearwater area, you could stay at the Lorelei Resort in Treasure Island, which is EXTREMELY dog friendly, check out their web site. http://www.loreleiresort.com/ It's probably 20-30 minutes to Honeymoon Island from Lorelei.
I would highly recommend the book, A Dog Lover's Companion to Florida. It's outstanding.
If you decide to come over the the Tampa/Clearwater area, you could stay at the Lorelei Resort in Treasure Island, which is EXTREMELY dog friendly, check out their web site. http://www.loreleiresort.com/ It's probably 20-30 minutes to Honeymoon Island from Lorelei.
Jun 23rd, 2005, 04:59 PM
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WOW...you guys are great! Lots of ideas.
Frist, Brian_in_Charlotte, don't think that would be too far to drive,(Hilton Head), was wondering if you have any advice on places to stay.
Scarlett, I don't know much about Jacksonville except by driving thu it.
Seems like a BIG city to me so I am amazed that there is a dog beach there.
We were staying in Cocoa Beach in temp housing when we frist arived here, and
no one beach will allow dogs. In fact
most people were of the same opinion as
janiekins when it comes to dogs. That's really good to know that Jacksonville is a dog friendly place!
birder...thanks for the url to the Lorilei...looks like a good possibility.
Also thanks for the recommendation for
"A Dog Lover's Companion to Florida"
will get it for sure!
I'm going to look up everything I can about Hilton Hear for the holidays as well as Honeymoon Island.
As far as Flaggler Beach goes, someone told me that they changed the dog rules there....I'll check into that as well.
Thanks again.....you all have been very helpful!
Frist, Brian_in_Charlotte, don't think that would be too far to drive,(Hilton Head), was wondering if you have any advice on places to stay.
Scarlett, I don't know much about Jacksonville except by driving thu it.
Seems like a BIG city to me so I am amazed that there is a dog beach there.
We were staying in Cocoa Beach in temp housing when we frist arived here, and
no one beach will allow dogs. In fact
most people were of the same opinion as
janiekins when it comes to dogs. That's really good to know that Jacksonville is a dog friendly place!
birder...thanks for the url to the Lorilei...looks like a good possibility.
Also thanks for the recommendation for
"A Dog Lover's Companion to Florida"
will get it for sure!
I'm going to look up everything I can about Hilton Hear for the holidays as well as Honeymoon Island.
As far as Flaggler Beach goes, someone told me that they changed the dog rules there....I'll check into that as well.
Thanks again.....you all have been very helpful!
Jun 23rd, 2005, 05:20 PM
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Good website with official rules of Florida beaches and comments from users -
http://www.doortosummer.com/door/civic/beachpts.htm
http://www.doortosummer.com/door/civic/beachpts.htm
Jun 23rd, 2005, 05:23 PM
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East coast beaches that allow dogs -
http://www.tidalflats.com/Dog_Beaches.html
http://www.tidalflats.com/Dog_Beaches.html
Jun 23rd, 2005, 05:28 PM
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And pet friendly hotels at Florida beaches -
http://www.dogfriendly.com/server/tr...hstateFL.shtml
http://www.dogfriendly.com/server/tr...hstateFL.shtml
Jun 23rd, 2005, 05:35 PM
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MsMuir-
A friend stays at the Holiday Inn in Naples Fl--it allows pets..but you cannot take your dog on Naples beaches..
I am in Fl now and am right near a state park...you CANNOT walk a dog on the FL parks or beaches..tried that last year with my pet--but there is a guard at the entrance of the fla parks and they yelled at me when I took my dog out and tried to walk her near the Intracoastal...
You are allowed to walk your dog on city streets as long as you use a pooper scooper...
Dogs are NOT allowed on the beach across from our condo...nor on the state park beach right near us...
A friend stays at the Holiday Inn in Naples Fl--it allows pets..but you cannot take your dog on Naples beaches..
I am in Fl now and am right near a state park...you CANNOT walk a dog on the FL parks or beaches..tried that last year with my pet--but there is a guard at the entrance of the fla parks and they yelled at me when I took my dog out and tried to walk her near the Intracoastal...
You are allowed to walk your dog on city streets as long as you use a pooper scooper...
Dogs are NOT allowed on the beach across from our condo...nor on the state park beach right near us...
