Florida State Parks' statewide pet policy specifically excludes beaches. Only leashed service animals are exempt.
Florida State Parks bans drinking on beaches statewide.
Fires are only allowed in specific designated spots, not anywhere on park grounds including the open swimming beach.
Launching or landing a drone anywhere in the park is banned, with only emergency exceptions.
Smoking is allowed outdoors except in specific heavy-use areas the park has posted as no-smoking.
Fishing is only allowed from designated spots within the park, and a Florida fishing license may be required.
As a coastal park, Bahia Honda allows metal detecting only within a strip the park manager designates between the dune toe and the high water line.
Not verified here
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
Source: Florida State Parks official rules, FAQ and pet policy pages (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) · checked 2026-09-10. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.
Dogs at Bahia Honda: Florida State Parks' statewide pet policy specifically excludes beaches. Only leashed service animals are exempt. Not allowed at Bahia Honda: dogs, alcohol, drones. Allowed only in places or at certain times: fires & grills, smoking, fishing, metal detecting. Checked against Florida State Parks official rules, FAQ and pet policy pages (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) on 2026-09-10. Rules we have not verified for Bahia Honda are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.