Dogs are banned on Perdido Key's beaches except inside one designated dog park area, Gulf Access Point #4 next to Tot Park on River Road. Leashes no longer than 8 feet are required at all times, even inside the designated area.
No open flames, including beach bonfires and private grills, are allowed on the sand.
Tents, umbrellas and other personal property may sit on the sand during the day but must be removed within an hour after published sunset, returning after sunrise.
Glass containers of any kind are banned on the sand.
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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.
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: Escambia County Code of Ordinances, Sec. 10-26 (Perdido Key Dog Park) and Sec. 42-67 (Regulations for Santa Rosa Island and Perdido Key, jointly). This developed stretch of Perdido Key sits between the federal Gulf Islands National Seashore unit to the east and Perdido Key State Park to the west, on the county-governed part of the key. ยท checked 2026-09-10. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.
Dogs at Perdido Key: Dogs are banned on Perdido Key's beaches except inside one designated dog park area, Gulf Access Point #4 next to Tot Park on River Road. Leashes no longer than 8 feet are required at all times, even inside the designated area. Not allowed at Perdido Key: fires & grills, glass. Allowed only in places or at certain times: dogs, tents & shade. Checked against Escambia County Code of Ordinances, Sec. 10-26 (Perdido Key Dog Park) and Sec. 42-67 (Regulations for Santa Rosa Island and Perdido Key, jointly). This developed stretch of Perdido Key sits between the federal Gulf Islands National Seashore unit to the east and Perdido Key State Park to the west, on the county-governed part of the key. on 2026-09-10. Rules we have not verified for Perdido Key are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.