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The best dog beach in the U.S. is in Palm Beach County.
Readers of USA Today have ranked the 10 best dog beaches in the nation and Jupiter Dog Beach gets the number 1 spot.
The 10Best ranking notes that well-behaved dogs can run free without a leash, with no shortage of waste bag stations provided by the Friends of Jupiter Beach nonprofit. Jupiter Dog Beach also has freshwater showers for pets.
There's only one other Florida dog beach in the Top 10, Fort DeSoto Park in Pinellas county is ranked seventh. The entry states that it dates back to the late 19th century and in the modern era, Fort De Soto allows beach access to dogs in a designated area.