eastham: dog-friendly activites

Dog-friendly things to do in Eastham

There are lots of fun dog-friendly activities in Eastham all summer long.

 Take your dog to a beach at Nauset light or coast guard on the cape cod national seashore, find a new restaurant, or go on a long walk on one of the nice hiking trails.

Eastham has a lot to explore, and its location on the outer cape makes it an easy day trip to provincetown and other areas that are filled with activities for dogs.

Dog at beach under blanket on cape cod

Find a place to stay in Eastham that allows dogs

There a bunch of summer rental properties and a few hotels in Eastham that allow pets.

Like anywhere on cape cod, it’s best to book early to get a room in the summer. the best lodging options in the area for pet owners fill up quickly.

 For the latest availability, your best bet is to check out VRBO or Expedia.com.

Beaches that allow dogs

Eastham has a bunch of great public beaches, but they’re not dog friendly in the summer season. Too bad, because the sunsets over the water at places like Rock Harbor Beach are unbelievable.

Thankfully dogs are allowed during the summer at most national seashore beaches, including Nauset Light beach and Coast Guard beach. Watch for restrictions for nesting shorebirds though.

Want to learn more about dog rules for Eastham’s public and national seashore beaches? Check out our complete guide to dog-friendly beaches on cape cod.

There's lots of dog friendly restaurants in Hyannis and the Town of Barnstable on Cape Cod.

Restaurants that allow dogs

There are a bunch of restaurants in Eastham that allow dogs. In addition dogs are allowed at some restaurants in neighboring towns. Want to see your options?

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Dog parks

Looking to have your pet let off some steam while making new friends?

Eastham doesn’t have a dog park, but there are a bunch of cool dog parks in nearby towns that are worth exploring.

Check out our full list of dog parks on cape cod

Dog parks on Cape Cod are the perfect way to sniff new puppy pals.
Dog friendly hiking trails are everywhere on cape cod.

Dog walks and hiking trails

There are some of the great dog walks near Eastham, included some cool wooded hiking trails that let you explore the cape cod wilderness as it once was.

For a full list, check out our guide to dog-friendly hiking trails on cape cod.

Dog-friendly camping

Eastham has a campground that is dog-friendly, and there are several other options in neighboring towns. These campgrounds are a perfect place if you’re looking for inexpensive place to stay on cape cod.

See a list of dog-friendly campgrounds on cape cod.

Nugget the dog curls up on a blanket by a campfire at a campground on cape cod

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More fun things to do with your dog

Dog friendly restaurants on cape cod where you can find pet friendly dining options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Pick a town to find fun dog-friendly activities:

Barnstable, Bourne, Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Eastham, Falmouth, Harwich, Mashpee, Orleans, Provincetown, Sandwich, Truro, Wellfleet, and Yarmouth

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