Destination
Dog-friendly Swan Bay
Swan Bay keeps it simple: a handful of places that are genuinely happy to see a dog. Pair it with a bigger town nearby for a full day out.
VIC·Postcode 3225·under an hour from Melbourne·Best Sep-Nov + Mar-May; summer heat limits midday walks
Beaches near Swan Bay
See all nearby beaches by distance13.2 km away · Portsea
beach Dogs welcomeShelley Beach Dog Off Leash Area
Dog-friendly beach in Portsea, VIC — off-leash area
5.3 km away · Queenscliff
beach Dogs welcomePoint Lonsdale Dog Beach
Dog-friendly beach in Queenscliff, VIC — off-leash area
11.5 km away · Ocean Grove
beach Dog's beach public toilet
Dog-friendly beach in Ocean Grove, VIC
Dog parks near Swan Bay
See all nearby dog parks by distance8.8 km away · Drysdale
park Dogs welcomeDrysdale Sports Precinct
22.4 km away · St Albans Park
Aldershot Reserve Dog Park
Dog-friendly off-leash park in St Albans Park, VIC
26.7 km away · Rosebud
Murrowong dog park
Dog-friendly off-leash park in Rosebud, VIC
Walks near Swan Bay
See all nearby walks by distance10.7 km away · Ocean Grove
Begola Wetlands
11.6 km away · Ocean Grove
Ocean Grove to Barwon Heads
9 km, moderate walk
19.7 km away · Moolap
Reedy Lake Walk
Cafes · 1
Cafes in VIC
Cafes near Swan Bay
See all nearby cafes by distance4.9 km away · Queenscliff
cafe Dogs welcomeThe Salty Breeze Cafe
8.8 km away · St Leonards
cafe Dogs welcomeLenny's Ice Creamery
Restaurants · 1
Restaurants in VIC
Stays · 1
Stays in VIC
Stays near Swan Bay
See all nearby stays by distance5.2 km away · Queenscliff
stay Dogs welcomeCorsair Cottage
5.2 km away · Queenscliff
stay Dogs welcome