Pine Knoll Shores Beach

Pine Knoll Shores is a small community located on the "Southern Outer Banks" barrier island, between Atlantic Beach and Indian Beach. The leashed dog-friendly beach in Pine Knolls features pawsome fine white sand, furbulous views of the Atlantic Ocean to the south, and Bogue Sound in the north. North Carolina Highway 58 travels the length of the Bogue Banks, as it is called by locals, and backs the wide, deep beach. 

Parking can be found at an oceanfront lot near the Iron Steamer fishing pier, and at Memorial Park, which features a deck and a picnic table. The parking fee is waived during the week and non-holidays.

This is a pawrfect beach to visit with your pooch, with its strollable wide sandy area, shallow shoreline and warm water. It truly fits the bill for walks, lolling on a blanket with some snacks and a book while Fido naps, and beachside meals. The Oceanana Pier House sits right on the beach and welcomes fur-pups at its outdoor tables. 

Pine Knolls is one of 5 communities on Bogue Banks, which are all ideally placed facing the Atlantic Ocean to the south. This means not only sun all day, but furtabulous sunrise and/or sundown viewing. Be sure to bring any beach essentials, including water and clean-up bags.

Sitting adjacent to Pine Knoll Shores is the Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area, reaching to Bogue Sound. If you and your fur-baby get restless and are looking for a way to spend a few hours exploring, try the trails there, including the Alice G. Hoffman and Roosevelt Trails. It's a nice change of pace from the sea, sand and sun on the beach! 

The Pine Knoll Shores Beach offers lots to love, whether you're a vacationer or making a day trip with your pup!