Find & compare pet-friendly hotels in Cape Cod, MA from $79

When you imagine a Cape Cod getaway, you surely think of beautiful beaches and incredible sunrises. You probably picture late-night laughs over cocktails and bonfires. But look even deeper, and you’ll feel wooden boardwalks creaking beneath your feet, hear the yells of happy children, and smell fish and chips fresh off the grill. Cape Cod is the quintessential summer vacation, the sort of place that friends and families return to year after year. But traveler, what is a holiday without your pet? You know they are part of the family, and thanks to our Cape Cod pet-friendly rentals, they won’t be left behind.

What are the beaches in Cape Cod that are pet friendly?

If you have a furry friend who loves to frolic in the waves, this peninsula is a little slice of paradise. Many beaches require that dogs be leashed, but for dogs who want to run free, Cape Cod pet-friendly hotels near Provincetown, like Sandbars Inn, are the ideal destination. Even in the summer, “P-Town” allows dogs off leash on town beaches between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., and again from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. As an added bonus for early birds, you’re bound to see a spectacular sunrise.

Listen closely and you just might hear warbling seabirds and swishing Atlantic pines calling you to the Cape Cod National Seashore. Leashed dogs and their humans can set out on the Head of the Meadow trail for panoramic views of the surrounding dunes, wetlands, and ocean. And with brand new sights and smells around every corner, your pup is sure to be tuckered out at the end of the day. What’s that she’s dreaming of? Perhaps it’s a friendly seal waving hello, which may leave you wondering…

Any advice on where to see seals in Cape Cod?

Gray seals and harbor seals make their home on the eastern coast of Cape Cod through the summer months. May through August is prime pinniped time, and Chatham Fish Pier is the place to be. As the fisherman unload the day’s catch, silly seals entertain visitors and play in the water—all the while hoping for a few scraps, of course. Better yet, you can fulfill that dream your furry friend had last night, as they can accompany you to the observation deck and check out the seals from afar.

If you don’t mind leaving your four-legged companion at doggy daycare for a few hours, a boat tour to Monomoy Island is the premier way to see these adorable blubber-balls. But if your dog just loves boat rides and you can’t bear to leave him behind, let him feel the ocean breeze on the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard, where on-leash beaches and hikes await. Stroll on over from Yarmouth Resort to get some of his excitement out before boarding time.

You’ll be feeling some excitement of your own when you delve into Travelocity’s amazing selection of pet-friendly hotels in Cape Cod. After all, what is a holiday if you can’t bring your whole family along? It’s time to plan the perfect getaway—and that includes Fluffy.