Monster Molenslag Strand

Den Haag, Netherlands

Kijkduin Hondenstrand is one of the most popular dedicated dog beaches in the Den Haag region, offering year-round off-leash access on the southern section of the beach from strandslag (beach entrance) 2 all the way south to the Monster border. This permanent dog beach requires no seasonal restrictions — your dog can run free here every single day of the year. The beach is part of the Zuiderstrand, the quieter southern stretch of The Hague's coastline, which has a more natural and relaxed character than the bustling Scheveningen to the north. During the off-season from October through mid-May, the entire Zuiderstrand opens up for off-leash dog walking, giving even more space to explore. The sand is wide and clean, and the gentle waves make it safe for dogs who love to swim. Parking is available at the Machiel Vrijenhoeklaan, which offers free parking spots between restaurant De Haagsche Beek and Roompot holiday park. From here it is a short walk to the dog beach section. The Kijkduin area has been recently redeveloped with a new coastal village called Nieuw Kijkduin, featuring restaurants, shops, and the Atlantic Hotel. Several beach pavilions including Suiderstrand serve food and drinks. The dunes behind the beach are part of the Westduinpark nature reserve, home to rare orchids and sand lizards, though dogs must be on leash in this protected area.

Hoek van Holland, Netherlands

Hoek van Holland Strand is a wide, 3.5-kilometre sandy beach at the mouth of the Nieuwe Waterweg, where the shipping channel meets the North Sea. It is one of the widest beaches in the Netherlands at around 250 metres, giving dogs enormous space to run and play. During the off-season from October through April, dogs enjoy full off-leash access across the entire beach all day long. In summer, dogs are welcome off-leash in the early morning before 09:00 and in the evening after 19:00. There is also a dedicated year-round off-leash section at the southern end of the beach, near the traffic control centre with its distinctive yellow radar mast by the Nieuwe Waterweg harbour entrance. This area allows dogs to run free at any time regardless of the season. The beach is easily accessible by metro from Rotterdam via the Hoek van Holland Strand station. Parking is available at several lots along the boulevard including Badweg, Strandweg, and Helmweg. The area around the Koningin Emmaboulevard offers spectacular views of enormous cargo ships entering and leaving the Port of Rotterdam. Multiple beach pavilions along the Zeekant serve food and drinks. The dunes behind the beach are part of the Nationaal Park Hollandse Duinen, though dogs must be kept on a leash in the dune areas.

Den Haag, Netherlands

Scheveningen Hondenstrand at the Zwarte Pad is the most accessible year-round dog beach near central The Hague. The permanent off-leash area starts at beach pole 47 at the Zwarte Pad and extends northward all the way to the Wassenaar border, giving dogs a generous stretch of beach to enjoy every day of the year without any time restrictions. The Zwarte Pad is a distinctive part of Scheveningen's northern beach (Noorderstrand) with its own relaxed, bohemian atmosphere — less touristy than the main boulevard area near the Pier and Kurhaus. During the off-season from October through mid-May, the off-leash zone expands dramatically: dogs can run free on all sections of Scheveningen beach, making it one of the largest urban dog beaches in the Netherlands. In summer, the main bathing beach areas between the harbour and pole 47 are off-limits for dogs, but the Zwarte Pad section remains open. Parking is available at the Zwarte Pad car park (Parkeerterrein Zwarte Pad) with 450 spaces, costing approximately 3.90 euros per hour, paid year-round. The beach is also reachable by tram from The Hague city centre. Several beach pavilions operate along the Zwarte Pad, each with its own unique character. The wide, clean beach backed by low dunes offers excellent walking opportunities with views of the iconic Scheveningen skyline to the south.