Dog-friendly outings, places to eat and places to stay in New Jersey, city by city. Every spot below was checked against a published dog policy (the venue itself, BringFido or the park authority) – tap a name for our notes, or see them all on the Dog Fun Map.
Asbury Park
🏨 Where to stay:
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- The Dawg Joint – Downtown grooming and doggie day care, down the alley off Bangs Avenue.
Cape May
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Windrift Kennel – Daycare with supervised yard play.
Hoboken
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Urban Dog Co. Hoboken – Doggie day care and spa.
- Playful Paws – Doggie day care serving Hoboken and Jersey City.
Jersey City
- Liberty State Park
- Morris Canal Park
- Dog Park at Lincoln Park
- Dog Park at Hamilton Park
- Ogden's End Dog Park
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City
- Canopy by Hilton Jersey City Arts District
- Hyatt House Jersey City
- Residence Inn by Marriott Jersey City
- The Westin Jersey City Newport
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Allforthewag PlayCare – Dog daycare with two Jersey City locations.
- Liberty Bark (Downtown) – Dog daycare with several Jersey City locations.
- Paws and Tales Doggy Playgroup – Doggy playgroup daycare downtown.
Our notes on each spot
Asbury Park
The Asbury Hotel · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $100 per stay
Dogs can join you on the pool deck and in the lobby bar, and part of each pet fee goes to a local shelter.
210 5th Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712-5503
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-06)
Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel · Hotel / motel
🐾 1 pet up to 50 lbs for an additional fee of $25 per night, plus a one-time $100 cleaning fee; pets can’t be left alone in the room
A historic oceanfront hotel on the boardwalk that provides dog beds, bowls and treats.
1401 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712-5612
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-06-16)
Cape May
Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs allowed on the beach Sept – April
A wild half-mile beach that welcomes leashed, under-control dogs from September through April.
Bayshore Rd & Linda Sue Ln, Cape May, NJ 08204-0000
Cold Springs Bike Path · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly rail trail
A flat, easy rail trail just outside Cape May – good for a long, quiet walk.
See Map Below, Cape May, NJ 08204-0000
Cape May Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog park
A double-gated dog park with a gazebo, toys and a water source for hot days.
705 Lafayette St, Cape May, NJ 08204-1521
Uncle Bill's Pancake House · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
A family-run Cape May pancake house that's been serving breakfast and lunch for more than 40 years.
261 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
Blue Pig Tavern · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome in the outdoor dining area
Comfort food at historic Congress Hall, with one of Cape May's nicest dog-friendly outdoor spaces.
200 Congress Place, Cape May, NJ 08204-0000
Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at 12 outdoor tables (warmer months)
Beach views at the Montreal Beach Resort, with a dozen dog-friendly tables in season.
1025 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204-1613
Boarding House Cape May · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two dogs up to 80 lbs for an additional fee of $50 per pet, per night
A dog-loving Cape May inn with select pet rooms. House-trained dogs can stay alone with a door hanger.
810 Lafayette St., Cape May, NJ 08204, Cape May, NJ 08204-1645
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-09-03)
Sun Outdoors Cape May · Hotel / motel
🐾 One dog up to 80 lbs or two dogs with a combined weight of 80 lbs for an additional fee of $12 per night; pets can’t be left alone in the room
A wooded camping resort between Wildwood and Cape May with select pet-friendly cabins. Leashes required on the grounds.
491 U.S. 9, Cape May, NJ 08204
Hoboken
Dog Park at Stevens Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog run
A shady run in Stevens Park with a dog fountain and lots of seating for humans.
401 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ 07030-0000
Dog Park at 14th Street Viaduct Park · Outing
🐾 Fenced off-leash dog run
A small fenced run under the 14th Street viaduct with a water fountain and agility gear.
1333 Madison St, Hoboken, NJ 07030-0000
Napoli's Brick Oven Pizza · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
Brick-oven pizza, pasta and salads, with pet-friendly tables on the sidewalk.
1118 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5302
Elysian Cafe · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
A classic Hoboken French bistro – burgers and steak-frites are the move.
1001 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030-0000
Blue Eyes Restaurant · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Two dog-friendly outdoor tables – call ahead
A Sinatra-themed Italian spot with skyline views. Only two tables take dogs, so call before you go.
525 Sinatra Dr, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5770
W Hoboken · Hotel / motel
🐾 1 dog up to 40 lbs for an additional fee of $250 per stay; pets can’t be left alone in the room
A waterfront tower in Sinatra's hometown. Dogs get bowls, toys and treats, and there's a park across the street.
225 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-4772
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-01-20)
Jersey City
Liberty State Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
Waterfront paths with straight-on views of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.
1 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305-0000
Morris Canal Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
A small, history-filled downtown park along the old Morris Canal basin.
158 Washington St, Jersey City, NJ 07302-0000
Dog Park at Lincoln Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog run with a small dog area
A big, well-kept off-leash run in Lincoln Park, with a separate small-dog side and its own fire hydrant.
W Park Dr & Lakeview Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07306-0000
Dog Park at Hamilton Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog run with separate small dog area (25 lbs and under)
A double-gated run in historic Hamilton Park, with separate spaces for small and large dogs.
680 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302-0000
Ogden's End Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog run; city license and tags required
A small fenced run at the edge of the Heights. Dogs need a current license and tags on their collars.
105 Ogden Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307-0000
Sam A.M. · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 One dog-friendly table outside
Seasonal all-day breakfast. There's just one dog-friendly table out front, so you may want to order to go.
112 Morris St, Jersey City, NJ 07302-4475
Brightside Tavern · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor seating
A neighborhood tavern with burgers, wings, pizza and hearty entrées.
141 Bright St, Jersey City, NJ 07302-0000
Rumba Cubana · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the spacious patio
Traditional Cuban cooking – empanadas, mofongo, ropa vieja – on a roomy patio.
235 Pavonia Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302-1771
South House · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at sidewalk tables
Southern food in the Powerhouse Arts District, from chips and dips and fried appetizers to fajitas, chicken, fish and steak, with brunch on weekends. Bring your dog to one of the sidewalk tables.
149 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two dogs of any size for an additional fee of $75 (for stays of 1 to 7 nights), and $25 per week thereafter
Beds, bowls, mats and treats are handed out at check-in, and there's a designated pet walking area.
21 Second Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302-3099
Canopy by Hilton Jersey City Arts District · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $50 per stay; pets can’t be left alone in the room
A lively Arts District hotel with a flat per-stay pet fee for pets up to 75 lbs.
159 Morgan Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302-2932
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-09-05)
Hyatt House Jersey City · Hotel / motel
🐾 1 dog up to 50 lbs or 2 dogs with a combined weight up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $100 for stays of 1 to 6 nights and $200 for stays of 7 to 30 nights
Apartment-style suites downtown near the Colgate Clock. Note the weight limits.
1 Exchange Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07302-3920
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-30)
Residence Inn by Marriott Jersey City · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two dogs up to 40 lbs for an additional fee of $150 per stay
Downtown suites with no on-site relief area – Four Corners Park is less than half a mile away.
80 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07302-2945
The Westin Jersey City Newport · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two dogs up to 40 lbs for an additional fee of $100 per stay; pets can’t be left alone in the room
Manhattan views from the Newport waterfront. Dogs get free beds, bowls and toys.
479 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07030-4805
Restaurant patio rules and hotel pet fees change – call ahead or confirm when booking. We list only places with a published dog policy, and we never add star ratings or reviews we didn’t write.
Doggie daycares are listed with a note from each business’s own website. Most ask for a meet-and-greet or temperament check and current vaccinations – contact them before your first visit.
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