Dog-Friendly Activities in Currituck, NC

Dogs are welcome on kayak and SUP tours with the pet-friendly Outer Banks Kayak Adventures in Duck, NC. They ask that customers notify them when making a tour reservation so that they arrange for a private tour for you and your pup. Owners are asked to clean up after their pets and obey leash laws.

The Waterfront Shops in Duck, NC, are pet friendly! You and your pup can walk along the boardwalk in front of this unique waterfront shopping village with over 27 boutiques, restaurants, eateries and more. At the centerpiece is a pier that can accommodate many boats. Leashed dogs are welcome as long as they are well-behaved.

Dogs are allowed on the pet-friendly beach of Duck, NC! Here, pups may splash around unleashed, but as a matter of public safety and courtesy, they should be under the watchful eye of their owner. Note that the town doesn't own public beach access, and access is only found at privately owned community spaces. Check with the homeowners association or your rental company for beach access questions.

Pack a cooler, grab Fido's fishing rod and head to dog-friendly Sandbridge Little Island Fishing Pier in Virginia Beach, VA. Visitors can enter the pier for a fee and fish or simply enjoy the views. Please be aware of visiting during the busy season with your furry friend.

Big Ugly Brewing is pet-friendly. Bring your leashed pooch along to this local brewery with rotating food trucks. The outside space always welcomes pups to join their owners and dogs are even allowed inside, but not upstairs, on every single day except Friday and Saturday. Grab a Big Ugly brew with your beautiful pooch. Big Ugly Brewing is open Tuesday through Friday from 3pm to 10pm, Saturday from 12pm to 10pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 6pm.

Fido is welcome to join you The Spice & Tea Exchange of Duck, a pet-friendly shop with a location in Duck, NC. Well behaved dogs can accompany you inside the shop if they remain leashed. The Spice & Tea Exchange offer over 140 fine spices, 75 hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, and teas. Visitors can also purchase gourmet gifts, souvenirs, and accessories.

Copper Canyon Soap Company is a locally-owned and pet-friendly store in downtown Elizabeth City, NC. Bring Fido along as you shop for natural soaps, candles, lotions and laundry needs. They also have a pet section! Your pup can pick out products to keep them clean and smelling good, including soap, balm and cologne. While there, be sure to ask if they have any Bone To Pick Barkery treats in stock!

At the Morris Farm Market, you can shop, dine, play, and more with your dog. They have two food trucks in the store area, a bar, and an ice cream/dessert stand. They sell groceries and home furnishings, and have near 20 bathrooms. There is also a big sand hill with tubes that can be explored and tractors that can be posed with. They even have a goat named Jean!

Seven Sounds Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Elizabeth City, NC, where Fido can join you inside the taproom or at an outdoor table. Dog bowls can be found in the taproom and they even sell bandanas for Fido! They do not serve food but you're welcome to bring your own snacks to pair with their craft beer. Check their website for a list of current events and live music.

Fun Junktion is a dog-friendly spot in Elizabeth City, NC. Bring Fido for a walk on the 1.3-mile paved perimeter trail or use their grills for a picnic in one of the pavilions. Fun for the whole family includes an educational forest, skatepark, beach volleyball, catch and release fishing, playgrounds, a splash pad, disc golf course, and lots of other activities. Leashed and friendly dogs welcome.

Munden Point Park is a dog-friendly, 100-acre park located on the North Landing River in Virginia Beach, VA. The park features a disc golf course, picnic shelters, a boat ramp along with a kayak and canoe launch, an outdoor amphitheater, sports fields, restrooms, and more. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Northwest River Park in Chesapeake, VA, is dog-friendly. Located on the banks of the Northwest River, this 763-acre park welcomes leashed dogs to join their owners for recreational activities like year-round hiking, boating, and fishing. Note that pets are permitted in cabin 8, but not in cabin 10, and aren't allowed on boat rentals.

Heritage Park at the Whalehead Club in Corolla, NC, is pet friendly! Also known as Historic Corolla Park, this beautiful space on the Currituck Sound welcomes leashed dogs to explore with their owners. Set on 39 pristine acres in Historic Corolla, the Whalehead is a beautifully restored 1920s-era Art Nouveau-style mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

False Cape State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Virginia Beach, VA. Your leashed pup is allowed to enter the park but must do so via boat or North Carolina entrance, not the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Packing plenty of water, sunscreen and insect repellent during your visit is important.

Kitty Hawk Kites is a dog-friendly outdoor activity store in Duck, NC. This shop welcomes kite lovers and their pups to come and peruse the aisles of their eclectic store full of all things to get you high in the sky. In addition to all the great outdoor goods, they also stock dog treats to keep Fido happy while you're inside.

Kitty Hawk Kites is a dog-friendly outdoor activity store in Monterey Plaza in Corolla, NC. These dog lovers welcome kite lovers to peruse their eclectic store's aisles. In addition to all the great outdoor goods, they also stock dog treats to keep Fido happy while you're inside.

Hickory Ridge Farm in Chesapeake, VA, welcomes your leashed pup to join you for u-pick produce during their strawberry season in mid-April through early June and their pumpkin season in the fall. Enjoy their cider donuts, kettle corn and rotating selection of food trucks on weekends during their fall festival. Please keep Fido a safe distance from the working ponies and farm animals during your visit.

The pet-friendly Kitty Hawk Kites is located in Timbuck II Shopping Village in Corolla, NC! Leashed pups are welcome to browse through this eclectic store filled with everything to get you high in the sky. In addition to all the great outdoor goods, they also stock dog treats to keep Fido happy while you're inside.

Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge is a pet-friendly area spanning from Knotts Island, NC up to Virginia Beach. Its' goal is to protect migratory birds and endangered species, attracting tens of thousands of ducks in winter and diverse marsh birds in summer, with 187 bird species recorded. Offering serene escapes and recreational activities like photography and birding, it's a haven for reconnecting with nature alongside your four-legged companion.

The dog-friendly Historic Greenbrier Farms is a cherished Chesapeake landmark, offering over 500 acres of seasonal fun and natural beauty. Visitors and leashed dogs can enjoy a variety of activities such as pick-your-own strawberries, flowers and vegetables in the spring and summer, exploring trails, navigating through a corn maze and taking a hayride in fall, and picking a Christmas tree during the holidays! Operating hours vary by season, so please check the schedule before planning your visit.