A few Pet-Friendly Places to go in St. Pete by Golf Cart
Explore St. Pete’s best dog-friendly spots from North Shore Park to Green Bench Brewery, all easily reached by golf cart with your pup.
If there’s one thing St. Pete gets right, it’s how to treat a dog like royalty. Between the breeze off the bay and the steady stream of smiles that Boo collects every block, this city just feels built for dogs. And the best way to see it? A golf cart, obviously.
This is how a perfect day rolls… paws, sun, coffee, and maybe a beer (or two).
North Shore Park: Where the Day Starts Right
Golden hour walks by the St. Pete Pier, proof that every good adventure ends with a view.
It’s early, but the light is soft, the air feels clean, and Boo’s tail is already thumping against the seat. You park by the water and walk the loop — pelicans drifting, paddle boarders cutting across glass. The world wakes up slowly here.
Balance House Café: A Fresh Stop for Coffee and Paws
Rolling through downtown St. Pete, you must visit the Balance House — good vibes and local love.
This new spot feels like it was made for post-walk caffeine and wagging tails. Boo usually settles under the table while I grab an iced latte. The staff always smiles like they’ve seen her before, maybe they have.
The Blend (Old Northeast): Caffeine, Conversations, and Community
Coffee for you, naps for them, mornings at The Blend are better together.
Every local seems to drift through here at some point. A perfect spot for cooling off after a mid-morning cruise. Boo watches everyone go by, probably judging coffee orders.
Green Bench Brewery: Craft Beer Meets Dog Paradise
Sunny afternoons and wagging tails, Green Bench Brewery’s dog-friendly beer garden is a local favorite in downtown St. Pete.
If there were an award for best vibes per square foot, this place would take it. Dogs, live music, locals, it’s pure St. Pete energy. Boo makes friends faster than I do here.
Ferg’s Sports Bar: Where Dogs Get Their Own Corner
Big dogs, bigger energy…Ferg’s backyard is a local favorite for both humans and their four-legged friends.
The backyard at Ferg’s is a secret dog utopia… turf, shade, and the occasional game-day hotdog accident. By the time the sun dips, Boo’s stretched out, belly full, tail still thumping.
Rolling Home…
Golden hour in downtown St. Pete… where the sky softens, the water stills, and the ride home just hits different.
The ride back down Central Ave always hits different at sunset. The sky goes peach, Boo leans into the wind, and you can hear the hum of the city winding down. It’s the kind of simple, golden-hour happiness that sneaks up on you, proof that the best adventures don’t need a plan.
