Larchmont Dog Beach

Was looking for a dog beach in NY and this place came up. My pup loved it! Came during memorial day. All other pups and their hoomans were nice. Will be back! As many other reviews have stated: go during low tide or youll probably think the beach is 30 feet by 10 feet like some other reviews on here have written 🤭. And yes parking might be a little annoying but its worth the added steps if you already came out wanting your pup to have a good time!

Beautiful quiet neighborhood. The beach is small and the sand is rocky. People and dogs are friendly. No eating no drinking and parking is very limited.

My little one enjoyed the water eventhough she was the smallest one there, it is not that big but it is nice to know that there is a place I could take my little one in those hot days. The views are beautiful.

A little less than ideal. There is no parking there so you have to find some other street parking and almost all of it is designated no parking. When you do find a legal parking spot you still get a ticket (this happened to me). Also, you cant close the gate so its not that secure for the dogs. Very small beach but thats ok. Opal swam on her own for the first time during high tide.

The year-round dog beach is an absolute paradise for canine companions! With its open access for dogs to run and swim from 8 am to 12 noon, its a haven of joy for both pets and their owners. Ive found that going early ensures snagging a parking spot, allowing us to make the most of our beach adventure. Its a fantastic way to let your furry friend enjoy the sand, surf, and sun, making unforgettable memories together.

Such a beautiful park. It is a bit hilly, but it has incredible views of the Long Island Sound. The dog and I love coming down here and taking a leisurely walk. You can usually encounter at least two other dogs on any given occasion. 😁 Check the tides before you go because you lose half access to the beach at high tide!

Love this little dog beach! I wish there was more parking but overall its great. Also remember at high tide theres very little sand space.

This is a cute little small beach for dogs.. although the times say 9a-12p my fiancé and I met some other dogs who swam in the water. It’s a nice refresher for the dogs. Would be nice to have a little area for dogs to run around. Overall a calm park and friendly people. People definitely were keeping their distance and mask on.

The beach is not as clean as a regular human beaches. There are a lot of pebbles and broken shells BUT it was awesome. Other dog owners do an amazing job cleaning up after their pets. Also, there’s only one way in and out so it’s easier for the dogs to roam. Everyone there was so nice and they made sure their dogs were kind to everyone human and dogs alike. Even when my dog didn’t want to socialize everyone still made us feel comfortable and safe. I would highly suggest this dog beach. I wish there were more.

One of the most beautiful small place I have ever visit.I love the shore view.You can pass hours over here without do anything.Everybody should visit the place.

We were told by police the day we were there that they did not allow dogs. They complained the dog beach title was misleading. So which is it a place for dogs or not?

Excellent place to bring your dog to get a nice beach swim. Better during low tide with more beach access

Great spot to take your dog the first time. It’s not a large beach where your dog will be able to do long runs, especially towards the end of the day. You’ll find parking a few blocks away. Always respect the local residents home and space.

Love this place. Clean n serene. Dogs here are friendly and playful, owners as well. Must go again.

Location has great views, dogs, and dog owners. Downside is that dogs must be on leash and cops come by often to check you on that. Not great for doggy socializing.

Great place to visit with the dogs. I have a pit lab mix and she had a blast. Its not a huge section of the beach but the dogs dont care! Although it says dogs must be leashed it is not enforced so please keep that in mind for dogs with possible aggression or anxiety problems. Dogs can and will come up to your dog and fast. 4 stars because it doesnt have very open hours and for those with trouble walking, parking isnt close by. The beach is also very rocky and filled with shells so again it can be hard to walk on.

Super, super tiny beach -- maybe 20 or 30 feet long and about 10 feet wide. Giving it 1 star because, I assume, anyone who does not live in that neighborhood has to make a trek to visit the beach and it is not worth more than a 10 minute drive. There is only street parking -- closest spot we found d was about 3 blocks away. Also, it closes at 12:30pm. That said, there were 3 or 4 little dogs there that seemed to be having a good time!

It was shocking to go with my dog and have a rather uncomfortable experience, to keep it short of words... the locals dont seem to like outsiders coming to enjoy the beach with their dogs. Other then that beach was delightful.

Still a great place for dogs to beat the heat and enjoy a swim.Its been closing at noon this year, for the large volume of new visitors and distancing. The tide has come in earlier than usual, so check the tide prior, as the shore/beach space is considerably less to walk and enjoy their beach day.

Wonderful little spot a short ways off from a beautiful scenic park where we walked after we had our fill of sand and splashing around! We were lucky enough to arrive at low tide which we were told greatly expands the space in which the dogs can run and play on the beach. Easy to get to by public transit as well. Will definitely return.

Great place to stroll around with mans best friend.

This beach is only 40 mins driving from the city. The park is located in a beautiful residential area with a very New England all American vibe. The beach is hidden, so its perfect for the dogs to get loose and wild! My dog loves it! Not the best beach for humans, but its totally worth it for the doggies.

Super, tiny beach -- maybe 20 or 30 feet long and about 10 feet wide. Giving it 1 star because, Anyone who does not live in that neighborhood has to make a trek to visit the beach and it is not worth more than a 10 minute drive. There is only street parking -- which street parking is hard to come by. Theres a sign at the entrance that clearly states, That dogs must remained leashed at all times well silly me to obey the rules while all other dog owners DONT and an unleashed dog comes to attack my leashed dog.

Larchmont dog beach is a great place to bring your dog! Its a local gem. My dog gets relief from the hot weather when he comes here. Also it a different experience for him from the fenced in dog park with grass and trees. I taught my dog to swim here. Now you cant get him out of the water. =)

Love this place! Great for dogs! A lot of friendly and welcoming dog lovers and dogs. Good for the pups to socialize and pet parents to make friends. Would be even better if humans without dogs stopped crowding this beach with they kayaks, boogeyboards, paddle boards, canoes, and just spent the cash on the country clubs next door and up and down the shore. If you cant afford your watersports hobby, dont infringe on the rights of others. Ya know? I dont come to your hood to throw a block party. A lot of those huge kayaks and canoes (Especially when you bring your family 🤦‍♂️) scare the dogs and/or they may see it as a toy and chew or pee on it. 🤣 Its a dog beach. You have plenty of human beaches. 🐾

Nice strip of beach for the dogs to run and swim. I wish it was open more than 3 hours a day and that there was some allowance for dogs off leash.

Such a lovely park with amazing views, but horrible Rangers and security. The first time he came around and told me that I couldnt drink my water and eat my lunch. I put everything away. Then came around again and said there was a complaint that the dogs (about five of them) were off leash and in the water. When I asked what was the point of a dog beach if the dogs cant swim and have to be leashed he pointed to the sign that says no swimming. So disappointing since I drove some distance to enjoy the day...

My dog loved it and the few people that came in were very welcoming

Please make sure to take care of this beach for everyone! Closed after 2020 hurricane, but now open again 2021 with distancing and signs requiring masks. Not totally fenced in, so dogs must remain leashed. Also, no swimming because its a bit rocky.

Cute little Dog beach and by little, I mean very small! It’s convenient for a quick dip to cool off the pup. We found parking a couple blocks down, which wasn’t a far walk.

Great place, with lots of puppers having off leash fun. No shade on the beach, but plenty in nearby parks if you need a break. No amenities nearby so bring your own water and snacks.

Awesome dog beach. It is not a fenced but only one way out and In so much space during low tide to let the doggies roam free. Plus I saw Jessica from trueblood there once so the was nice

I went there for the first time on on Saturday (June 25, 2016). We live in the city and after reading some good reviews of this dog beach, we decided to rent a car and drive up to let our dog play on a beach/in the water.We were only there about 20 minutes when a cop came onto the beach and kicked everyone out with a warning of a $175 ticket for anyone with a dog off-leash. She was nice about it--kind of embarrassed to have to kick us out--and said she is just following her orders and new mayor, new rules. Some of the others at the beach were very upset as they are local to the area and had been coming to this beach with their dog for many years and are being told they can no longer do that.I came on here to write this review as a heads up to anyone considering making a trip up to this beach, and I now see it is listed as permanently closed. I guess I was there on what turns out to be its last day. Shame to see this go.

What a filthy and dirty area. It is not a beach. My dog got extremely sick and vomited in car. We had to get out of the place in less than an hour. Not recommended at all.

Very small area of the beach is separated for dogs. Really surprised that all other dogs were off-leash inspite of the rules saying dogs need to be on leash at all times. Not worth a drive if you don’t live in the area. Street parking situation is pretty bad as well.

Beautiful place, we met fantastic dogs owners who had proved to have their pets under control, and leashed, will recommend this place to all my friends

We got a glimpse of the dog beach but sadly, it was closed. We asked one of the local residents and they stated that its been closed for a little while because the dog beach lost sand and theyre trying to add more. Dont know when itll reopen. Kind of disappointed but the surrounding views and people made it a nice walk to go on with my dog.

STAY AWAY! I went yesterday and I got a $175 ticket for having my dog off its leash AND a $50 ticket for parking by a yellow curb. The officer told me they would be there all summer. A total nightmare of an afternoon!

Nice place to let your dog run around. Be careful cops didnt bother me but I did see them posted outside the park when we left...I guess they might give out tikets.

I love fishing at this beach- I catch fish here all the time. I know it’s not allowed to go fishing hear- so shhh don’t tell anyone. Yah that’s me at 5:30 am in June fishing for striped bass.

NOT A DOG BEACH! The spoiled pretentious snobs of Larchmont have seen it thru to having this Dog Beach closed. I guess too many non rich people came here with their dogs and the snobs didnt like it. We must have affected their property value.

Love this beach for our dog. I just wish there was a public bathroom near by.

Nice scenery to bring a dog on a walk, but actual beach is very small and not fenced in.

There is a lot of space to roam around and the sand (is not perfectly clean) but much better looking then others.

Great spot to take your dog. Quaint and peaceful. Friendly atmosphere as well.

Perfect summer spot for your pooch! Its completely enclosed, so youre pup can roam free.

Great experienceJust right for doggies

My dog had a blast. She enjoyed it so much that not 5 minutes went by and she was out.

No space for my big dog to run around by herself. And if there are several dogs and people there its way too small it gets overwhelmingly small.

It’s small, but very nice space, my dogs enjoyed the water

Reaaly good olace for dogs, they can run on the beach and olay in the water, remember bring your leash

Not off leash. No parking. Terrible

A lot of fun 4 dogs, but not so much space for running big dogs when the tide comes in

Nice place to come too, you can see the bridges and lights of New york in the evening. Also this is open beach

Great spot for the doggies to run and play! Its best at low tide-plenty of room.

It is the place to bring your dogs. Neighbors are not that friendly, I guess they are mad since the neighbor goes crazy in weekends.

It would be great if it was entirely fenced in. Otherwise a good place to bring the dogs!

Nice beach for dogs very private

Quiet, clean, and plenty of places to explore (if you go at low tide!). No bathrooms, though.

Pathetically small. No parking. Snobs in the area are truly... snobbish. Not worth it.

No more doggy Beach: Sign says:No SwimmingNo Eating or drinkingNo music playingNo dogs Off leashesNo Wind surfingI guess some residence complained.

There are dogs but a beach? Plenty of poop but limited sand.

Nice place to bring your dogs. Lovely surroundings.

Thank you Dave, I was about to go there this weekend but after reading your review I will not waste my time

Always beautiful!

You have to park at least 3 blocks away and the beach is very small.

The beach area for dogs is closed looks like its under construction

The park is nice but the dog beach is the size of your average bedroom and is filled with rocks, seaweed, and insects. Theres no trash can there so someone left a bag of poop which was swarming with flies.Dont come here for the tiny fenced off dog beach. Come here for a nice walk in a park.

Great little dog beach. Requires leashes but no one really listens to that anyway. Make sure to go during low tide. During high tide there is not much beach.

Fun for your pup to take a quick dip and make new friends. The area is relatively small depending on the tide. Little to no garbage in the water. The only down fall is that because the community is adamant about maintaining a peaceful and secluded environment, loud barking and too much commotion causes the neighbors to come and monitor the play and may even get someone to implement that all dogs remain on leash. But over all it is a wonderful area, & almost always a friendly crowd.

Amazing experience. Zoe, my Boston loved it so much.

This place is great for dogs that like water... Make sure you go at low tide. At high tide there is almost no beach.

Great space for Fido to run around and cool off.

Bountiful

Very small and no parking. Not an ez place to find either.

Really pretty area. Definitely a nice place for a walk. I would walk with shows on though hahaha

My buddy enjoys the water as well as socialising with other pups.

The need to make more room for the 🐕

Great friendly place for dogs to swim and play. Parking is tricky

Its a beautiful view from all sides

A treasure. Peaceful views of long island sound.

It was ok, not to clean but for the dog was ok

Horrible beach for your dog. Water is nasty. I took my lab there and he got bitten by something and probably the bacteria in the water gave him a horrible rash on his face that got infected badly within a day. Drive a little farther to another dog beach but do not take your dog there if you care about his or her health.

Its not really for dogs dont bring them seriously

Great little gem, just needs a trash can

30sq ft of premium dog beach

Perfect for man and his best friend

Thank you for having this heaven for the dogs!!!

Great place. Small and cozy

Calm and quiet THIS TIME OF YEAR...LOL

Great place to spend time with the pups

Had fun splashing around.

Cool place to take your dog

Stunning view

Good place to fish

Cute little dog beach

Nj

Beautiful

This place was cool

Warning: the beach is no longer the one indicated, it has been closed to 80% and the remaining space, usable for dogs, has remained really small, dirty and not suitable even for a short stop. Dont be fooled by old photos!

Very cute and special