Dog-friendly beaches in Northern Beaches

Bayview Dog Park is a popular waterfront spot where dogs can combine open space with easy access to calm, shallow water. The grassy areas give dogs room to move, while the gentle water conditions make it a good place for relaxed swims.

Rowland Reserve is a calm, waterfront area known for its shallow water, making it well suited to dogs that are learning to swim or prefer gentler conditions.

Sandy Bay is a dedicated dog swimming area near Manly, clean and well-maintained. The water is sheltered enough for dogs to swim comfortably. There are bins, waste bags, toilets, and parking nearby. Sandy Bar Cafe is just 200 metres away.

Dog-friendly beach in Clontarf with plenty of shade.

Dog-friendly beach in Curl Curl.

Dog-friendly beach in Clontarf with an off-leash stretch where your pup can run.

Dog-friendly beach in Mona Vale with space for your dog to explore off lead…

Dog-friendly beach in Narrabeen.

Dog-friendly beach in Great Mackerel Beach with an off-leash area where dogs…

Dog-friendly beach in Dee Why.

Dog-friendly beach in Currawong Beach.

Dog-friendly beach in Queenscliff with an off-leash area where dogs can run…

Fairlight Beach is an on-leash beach with an ocean pool and water access. Dogs are welcome on-leash in the park and beach area. Toilets are available nearby. It's a scenic walk along the harbourside.

Clareville Beach Reserve sits on a calm Pittwater-side beach on the western side of the Northern Beaches peninsula — sheltered, non-surf, with shallow water and a strip of shaded grass behind the sand. Locals describe it as pleasant for families with young children, particularly in late afternoon.

Beach in Manly. Dog access isn't confirmed, but it may be worth checking.

Beach in Manly. Dog access isn't confirmed, but it may be worth checking.