Pets are excluded from all swimming areas and beaches in the city. The one dog-friendly sand is a separate bayside spot at the end of Pass-a-Grille Way.
Drinking or carrying an open container on the public beach is unlawful, with an exception only for a permitted hotel cabana area or a city special event permit.
A beach fire requires a paid city permit approved by the city manager or city commission, and none are issued from May 1 through October 31 during sea turtle nesting season.
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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: City of St. Pete Beach Code of Ordinances · checked 2026-09-09. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.
Dogs at St. Pete Beach: Pets are excluded from all swimming areas and beaches in the city. The one dog-friendly sand is a separate bayside spot at the end of Pass-a-Grille Way. Not allowed at St. Pete Beach: dogs, alcohol. Allowed only in places or at certain times: fires & grills. Checked against City of St. Pete Beach Code of Ordinances on 2026-09-09. Rules we have not verified for St. Pete Beach are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.