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πŸ‘ Beautiful location with convenient facilities. Quite busy, but plenty of space for every human and pup! The sand is filled with small, pointy fragments of shells. They don't hurt to walk on, but it does make the texture of the sand quite rough. The sand is also very loose, and it is quite difficult... People often mention beach, dogs, Great, sand, water, clean, walk, great, busy, Melbourne,


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ξƒˆBay Trail, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

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4.50 (376 reviews)

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  • 4/5 Claire b. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 51 reviews
    Beautiful location with convenient facilities. Quite busy, but plenty of space for every human and pup! The sand is filled with small, pointy fragments of shells. They don't hurt to walk on, but it does make the texture of the sand quite rough. The sand is also very loose, and it is quite difficult to walk on, even close to the water. If you have mobility issues, i would recommend taking it slow, and having someone there to balance with as you walk. This is a paradise for dogs, and dog people! So beautiful at sunset and convenient with the trams right there. PTV's website is worded in a confusing way, so i learnt the hard way: dogs are not allowed on trams unless they are in an enclosed carrier! If you are able to put your small-medium sized dog in a travel crate or soft mesh carrier, you will be able to take them on the tram. Some tram drivers are very understanding and cool, and will not kick you off, but others will take no issue with calling you out over the loudspeaker and asking you to leave. It's a 50/50 split, so don't take your chances! Toilets are available maybe 100m from the dog beach, but toilet paper and soap are often not available. The larger disabled toilet in the women's cubicle does not lock or latch, only the single, smaller cubicle locks. Make sure to use the bathroom on your way to the beach to avoid any waiting in lines! cold shower and drinking water is available nearby too. Paid parking is available, but busy and likely full during peak. Best option is the trams which come every 10 minutes. worth the trip! overall a lovely atmosphere, just make sure there are no car enthusiast meets planned for the duration of your visit. The car meets were on as we visited, and were very loud. Police were out in full force, and the air soon smelt of engine smoke. The cars were awesome though, so that was a plus!
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Bibek A. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 138 reviews
    I was in port Melbourne beach taking photos and later Google asked upload the photo from dog beach...I could surely see alot of dogs in the beach that's for sure,might be it was the reason for calling it dog fish ..this place is lovely and I meet a lot of fisherman, they pay to the Victorian state for fishing in the sea...I talk to them, watch the sea, birds and learn about the catching the fish...this place taught me alot, going to the beach was a fun experience and I surely learn alot about fishing and to catch the fish...
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Judy W. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 106 reviews
    Visited the beach with my friend and her two corgis. Pet friendly beach, but not the best beach in town. Great place to hangout with family and friends if you have furry companions.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Justin Gates (. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 265 reviews
    A great little beach close to the city, where your dog can have fun and run in the sand or swim in the water or even play fetch. A great fun day out for all to enjoy. With dog friendly cafes not far away for the hot coffee or food for lunch. Enjoy any day of the year πŸ˜ŽπŸ‘
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Germanpal S. 2 months ago on Google β€’ 378 reviews New
    Beautiful

  • 5/5 Paulo G. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best bicycles shorelines to pedal. It goes on forever! Enjoy it to the MAX!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ken S. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 339 reviews
    Great dog beach on a hot day

  • 5/5 RUTH DEYCI FAJARDO P. 7 months ago on Google β€’ 260 reviews
    Beautiful beach

  • 5/5 Fiona D. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 54 reviews
    Always a clean, lovely beach. Lots of dogs around, but all owners were very conscientious about keeping them well behaved!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Ria 11 months ago on Google β€’ 43 reviews
    Great off leash dog beach.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Nicole L. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 225 reviews
    I love this beach for two reasons: There's lovely, free running dogs everywhere and there is shade behind the yacht club shed in the afternoon. I've never been in the water here. If you walk a bit further towards the tram, there are toilets and free drinking water.

  • 5/5 Barry R. 3 years ago on Google β€’ 11 reviews
    Warm sun ... Cool breezes ... Your trusty mutt ... What more do you need on a Tuesday afternoon!! πŸ˜ŽπŸ‘πŸŒž
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Den P. 4 years ago on Google
    Clean beach, cool dogs, not so busy
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Daniel M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to bring your dog to enjoy the water, sun, sand and other dogs.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jason F. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best bicycles shorelines to pedal. It goes on forever! Very good place to enjoy a sunny day!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Amrit S. 3 years ago on Google
    Closest Dog Beach to the City in my humble opinion. Nothing at all fancy. But when you need to wash off the city noise and just take a dip and connect back to the ocean - I'm glad Port Melbourne beach is there. Especially because I get to bring my little dog along and she loves a visit to the ocean and rolling around in the sand too. More a utility beach than a holiday beach, haha, always great to feel the oceans call and be able to visit it so easily - thanks Port Melbourne Dog Beach for making Summer in Melbourne Fun !
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 ant 5 years ago on Google
    MY DOG LOVES THIS BEACH ALL YEAR ROUND
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Stephanie L. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 186 reviews
    It's great that it's a dog friendly beach all year round and is close to the city. It had a nice adjacent walk that you can take to get your dog here. But other than that the beach is less of a nicer quality than the surrounding beaches. The sand isn't as clean and soft and the area isn't particular nice for swimming.

  • 4/5 rodger k. 4 months ago on Google β€’ 141 reviews
    Beach gets groomed so it's clean and quiet

  • 5/5 benew p. 3 years ago on Google β€’ 110 reviews
    Absolutely beautiful spot to sit and enjoy the view. Lots of history to catch up on.

  • 5/5 Sam A. 4 months ago on Google β€’ 110 reviews
    Nice! Friendly location for dogs.

  • 5/5 Sam G. 1 month ago on Google β€’ 48 reviews New
    We’ve visited Port Melbourne dog beach a few times. It was awesome! All the dogs were well-behaved, and it felt super safe and clean. It’s a great spot for some fun in the sun with your furry friend.

  • 5/5 D M D. 5 months ago on Google β€’ 21 reviews
    Best place for dogs

  • 5/5 Craig W. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a cute scene. I live local and go here regularly to enjoy other people's dog. Also great when the kids from PMYC are out in the the optimists.

  • 5/5 Kate E. 5 years ago on Google
    Great beach and not super crowded.

  • 4/5 Yenny T. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place for pooches to roam freely. Bins and water available

  • 5/5 Pedi K. 3 years ago on Google
    Clean considering...

  • 5/5 Youth C. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place for fun

  • 4/5 Sana F. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a dog heaven. Very neat and lots of friendly dogs around. It's a good beach with beautiful sunset views

  • 5/5 Blythe M. 3 years ago on Google
    ❀️

  • 5/5 Andrew A. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome my dog Nala lived it.

  • 5/5 Frank A. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place to take pet dog for a walk and chill with family and friends God bless

  • 4/5 D K. 4 years ago on Google
    Good fun for the dogs

  • 4/5 Suesy C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place for dogs.

  • 4/5 Sevda A. 3 years ago on Google
    A dog's freedom and happy place to run around. Perfect place for all seasons. Nearby walking track and take away areas so your dog can dry before getting into the car. Beach was clean on the day we went.

  • 3/5 Stephen James B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice beach but definitely not the cleanest, each time i've been here the whole beach is usually littered with peoples trash.

  • 5/5 Sawsan M. 3 years ago on Google
    Incredible experience

  • 5/5 Elaine T. 3 years ago on Google
    Quieter part of the beach area

  • 5/5 Joel Van E. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place for you and your dog to swim. The only downside is occasionally the water is just foul, but that's probably why it's the dog beach. Also, sometimes people come here not realising it's a dog beach and get upset by a bunch of dogs.

  • 5/5 Gareth S. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome place to walk the dog, clean, not too muddy or gross. Easy parking.

  • 4/5 Jane B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great little hidden dog beach. Can be busy in the summertime, but overall pretty peaceful and quiet. Not fully enclosed, but two piers either side create good boundaries between the rest of the beach. The nature of Port Melbourne means there's often a lot of tiny little rat dogs, e.g. chihuahuas, mini daschounds, and French bulldogs. So if you want to see some real dogs, head somewhere else.

  • 5/5 Mahdi A. 4 years ago on Google
    It is fantastic to see dogs unleashed exiting chasing each other

  • 4/5 Joshua M. 4 years ago on Google
    Love the pop up pub on the beach! Hopefully it becomes a permanent fixture in the future

  • 5/5 Pierre T. 4 years ago on Google
    Very clean dog friendly beach. Good boys and girls enjoying the beach. Can't get better than that.

  • 3/5 Alon C. 5 years ago on Google
    Only go there if you have a dog. The dogs are running around making immense barking noise and kicking sand everywhere. The beach sand isn't smooth and nice. The entrance to the water is clean and convenient.

  • 4/5 stiggzy s. 4 years ago on Google
    Great for dogs. Too many little dogs though

  • 5/5 Luke Carlsson B. 3 years ago on Google
    Loads of digging and splashing opportunities 11/10 would recommend for all the goodest boys and girls

  • 5/5 Rosa K. 3 months ago on Google β€’ 3 reviews New
    Love the photos

  • 5/5 Rebecca W. 4 years ago on Google
    So cute!! So many dogs!!

  • 5/5 Kat L. 4 years ago on Google
    A great place to take your dog! They even have dog showers there now too so you can hose your dog off after their swim!

  • 4/5 Timur H. 4 years ago on Google
    I like going to the old pier here. Good little fishing spot

  • 2/5 Sanchit B. 4 years ago on Google
    Overcrowded

  • 5/5 Roberto F. 4 years ago on Google
    Good piace to bring your dog

  • 5/5 Dally !. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place?

  • 1/5 Kathy P. 4 years ago on Google
    Got stung by jelly fish

  • 5/5 Shona MO G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great to have a beach for all especially for our dogs

  • 5/5 Lewis G. 4 years ago on Google
    Really pleasant, good for a quieter beach trip rather than the typical St Kilda

  • 5/5 Jason W. 4 years ago on Google
    Large open beach for pup to run around

  • 4/5 GWEN M. 4 years ago on Google
    First time today ... so many different breeds ... dog and I loved it ... we will go again next week ... probably not so exciting on a normal business day

  • 5/5 Kevin B. 4 years ago on Google
    Delightful. People and dogs strolling and playing on a beautiful summer day.

  • 4/5 Bill M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to let your dog off the leash and swim in the ocean. Plenty of friendly dogs and owners

  • 4/5 Ronald K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for people to take their puppies for a swim and play

  • 5/5 Arun R. 4 years ago on Google
    It’s a pleasant place to hang out with friends even tho it doesn’t have a great view, still it have the best environment around it

  • 3/5 Mary S. 4 years ago on Google
    I prefer beaches that don't allow dogs, some of them are quite frightening.

  • 5/5 John S. 4 years ago on Google
    Respectful dog owners and clean

  • 5/5 James M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to take your dog.

  • 4/5 Melissa F. 4 years ago on Google
    Cute little park, very busy.

  • 5/5 PS 3. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice beach with a nice view of Lagoon Pier and Station Pier. Plenty of dogs on the beach. Some on lead, others off lead.

  • 5/5 Jenni P. 4 years ago on Google
    So many happy dogs having fun

  • 4/5 Janet W. 4 years ago on Google
    Clean beach and sea, happy crowd

  • 5/5 Huriye Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Plenty of dogs ??

  • 5/5 Fidan K. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful!!!

  • 5/5 Hristo P. 4 years ago on Google
    Being local I walk here dayly.

  • 5/5 Daniel O. 4 years ago on Google
    Well maintained and not too busy with people

  • 4/5 Steve L. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely little dog beach

  • 3/5 Juliette C. 3 years ago on Google
    Too crowded! But lovely

  • 5/5 Trevor T. 3 years ago on Google
    Every day ... The best place to go


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