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Dog Beach

8600 Estero Blvd, Bonita Beach, Fort Myers Beach, FL 34134
239 949 4615
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Cape Coral, Florida, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

We've taken our 12 lb. Poodle, Delilah, to this dog beach several times and there is rarely a problem with any of the beautiful 4 legged bathers. However, isn't there always a but, the owners of some of these dogs have yet to be taken to obedience school. There are even free "doo bags" and still these people refuse to... More

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Cape Coral
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Dog Beach is my doggie's favorite place to visit for a few hours of socialization with other well behaved dogs. She loves to play fetch, in the water, with her doggie friends, cool off and rest on the beach blanket on the white sandy beach. Of course, pet owners are expected to control their dogs, by voice, off leash and... More

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WISCONSIN
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22 reviews 22 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

Not your typical beach experience. The entrance has many small ponds til you reach the beach. I would recommend leaving the socks and shoes in car. Also when you reach the clearing there is a some possible shin high wadding to the actual sand bar itself. The atmosphere is pretty with the boats going by and the dogs running around... More

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Bonita Springs, Florida
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

The sand is gross. It's the back bay, not the beach. We need to find a nice "real" beach that we would use for the day to picnic, grill and hangout. The sand is wet and gross. It's not a picnic type of area. It's very compact so the dogs and owners are on top of each out. Juniper sets... More

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Richmond, VA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

Lots of dogs running free. It was difficult for my Brittany that I can't trust off leash to stay near me.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

How cool this is...for a dog and for the people watching. We have a small bichon. She had to swim to get to the dog beach because the tide was in, so the dog beach was like a sand bar. All of the dogs were very friendly and well mannered. Only when she was running and three other dogs started... More

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FORT WAYNE
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

Nice little slice of Bonita Beach where you have your dogs off leash. Amount of beach depends on tide levels.

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Colorado
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51 reviews 51 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

I was surprised how scenic it was here as it is tucked into a cove with mangroves and sandbars in the view. It looks too busy on weekends or after work time to go. The only place you can let your dog run but beware of uncontrolled dogs.

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Chicago
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24 reviews 24 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

If your dogs like other dogs it is THE place to go. It is great for those dogs which like other dogs,

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Lansdale, PA
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5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

This is a REAL dog beach, with lots of dogs and dog-lovers. Most of the owners (and dogs) are friendly and well-behaved. There is a post at the front for getting 'doggy bags' and to wash off your dog after he/she romps on the beach and through the sand. I'd advise wearing 'water shoes' for the times that the tide... More

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