Dog Friendly Beaches in California
Dog friendly beaches are heaven on earth for Fido. And since sandy
paws equal happy dogs, we’ve sniffed out the best beaches in California
where dogs can run, swim, and frolic in the sand. Use the links/map
below to find a dog-friendly beach in California.
Top 10 Dog Friendly Beaches in California

San Diego Dog Beach at Ocean Beach
Perhaps the most popular canine hotspot in San Diego is the Dog Beach located at the northern end of Ocean Beach. Here, dogs can roam off leash at any time of the day. Owners should take ...
Arroyo Burro Beach
Currently the one beach that is legal for off leash use in the City of Santa Barbara is the beach that runs below the Douglas Family Preserve -- it begins east of the slough at Arroyo ...
Bolsa Chica Dog Beach
Dog Beach is a public beach open free of charge as the only beach where you may take your dog in Huntington Beach. It is located down a sloped hill north of the parking lots. Located ...
Coronado Dog Beach
Coronado's Dog Beach is leash-free year-round on the western part of the beach. It's marked by signs that run along Ocean Blvd. from Sunset Park on Ocean Drive to the border of the U.S. Naval Station. ...
Fiesta Island Off Leash Dog Park
Most of this large sandy island in Mission Bay is designated leash-free for dogs. Lots of sandy dunes to romp in, and the calm bay waters lets the more adventurous dogs take a quick dip. There ...
Baker Beach
Located approximately 1 mile south of the Golden Gate Bridge, this beach is a great spot to take your dog for a view of the famous landmark. Dogs are permitted off-leash on Baker Beach north of ...
Rosie's Dog Beach
Long Beach is home to the only off-leash dog beach in L.A. County, CA. This 3-acre park is located at the waterfront between Roycroft and Argonne Avenues, a few blocks east of the Belmont Pier and ...
Carmel Beach
This is a beautiful beach with the happiest dogs on the planet -- you'll see every shape, size, and age, running in the sugar sand and splashing in the aquamarine surf. There is no leash law ...
Morro Strand Beach
Morro Strand Beach is one of the few beaches in the area where you can take your dogs! Great views of Morro Rock in the distance, approximately 6 miles away. Doggie mitts are available for clean ...
Capehart Park
Located at the corner of Felspar and Soledad Mountain Road, this one acre park offers two fenced pens on turfed areas. One is for small dogs and the other is for large (and small dogs that ...Browse all Beaches in California by City
Fido's Favorite Destinations in California
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Albany, CA
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Aptos, CA
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Arcata, CA
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Big Bear Lake, CA
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Big Sur, CA
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Bolinas, CA
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Capitola, CA
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Cardiff By The Sea, CA
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Carmel, CA
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Carmel By the Sea, CA
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Carpinteria, CA
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Cayucos, CA
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Coronado, CA
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Davenport, CA
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Del Mar, CA
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Ferndale, CA
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Fort Bragg, CA
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Fresno, CA
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Half Moon Bay, CA
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Huntington Beach, CA
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Inverness, CA
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Long Beach, CA
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Malibu, CA
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Mckinleyville, CA
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Montara, CA
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Monterey, CA
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Oceano, CA
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Oceanside, CA
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Pacific Grove, CA
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Pacifica, CA
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Pescadero, CA
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Point Reyes Station, CA
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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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San Clemente, CA
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San Diego, CA
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San Francisco, CA
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San Simeon, CA
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Santa Barbara, CA
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Santa Cruz, CA
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Sausalito, CA
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South Lake Tahoe, CA
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Summerland, CA
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Trinidad, CA
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Ukiah, CA
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Watsonville, CA
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