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Dog Beach - South Golden Beach

Pacific Esplanade, South Golden Beach, NSW

5(8 reviews)

South Golden Beach, also known as Ocean Shores dog beach, offers a vast and scenic off-leash area for dogs to explore. The park is characterized by its extensive sandy shoreline and rolling surf, providing a massive open space for high-energy exercise and swimming. The ground surface consists entirely of natural sand, which is well-suited for running and playing fetch. Access to the beach is via sandy tracks that wind through coastal dunes, which are protected by simple post-and-wire fencing. While the natural beauty is abundant, the area lacks typical man-made park facilities. There are no visible water fountains, trash cans, waste bag dispensers, or benches within the beach area shown. Shade is extremely limited on the open sand, with only a few tropical trees like Pandanus providing cover near the dune access points. The atmosphere is peaceful and rugged, emphasizing a natural coastal experience rather than a structured park environment. There are no designated separate areas for small or large dogs, and the space is not enclosed, relying on the expansive coastline. It is an ideal spot for owners seeking a wide-open, natural environment for their pets.

Essential Features

Fencing

Not Fenced

Water

Not Available

Off-Leash

24/7 Off-Leash

Shade

Available

Separate Areas

Single Area

Lighting

No Lighting

Amenities

Toilets

Not Available

Parking

Street Only

Bins

Not Available

Seating

No Seating

Poop Bags

Bring Your Own

Agility Equipment

Not Available

Terrain & Features

Surface

Mixed

Size

Large/Spacious

Terrain

Flat

Puppy Friendly

All Ages

Type

Outdoor

Opening Hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
Wednesday(Today)Open 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

Reviews

8 reviews
G
Greg W.16 May 2025
5/5

Rated 5 stars

D
Dog Lover15 Feb 2025
5/5

Nice beach, can walk for ages with your dog off-leash

K
Kellie A.18 Oct 2024
5/5

Beautiful, open beach for dogs to run.

D
Daveo P.15 June 2024
5/5

Rated 5 stars

D
Daniel S.15 June 2024
5/5

We’ve been going here everyday after my partner gets home from dayshift. It’s great. The dogs love it.

B
Benny M.15 June 2024
5/5

Needs a bin

S
Solène M.16 June 2023
5/5

Rated 5 stars

A
Alex16 June 2023
5/5

Rated 5 stars