Dog Friendly Beaches in Nipomo, CA

There are 5 dog-friendly beaches within 20 miles of Nipomo. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Nipomo.

Pet Friendly Pismo State Beach
Pismo State Beach Pismo State Beach in Oceano, CA, is a dog-friendly area that welcomes Fido on a leash. Dogs are allowed on the beach and park trails but must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet at all times. Dogs are not permitted at the Pismo Dune Preserve or at Oso Flaco Lake. See Details
Pet Friendly Olde Port Beach
Olde Port Beach Olde Port Beach is a dog-friendly beach in San Luis Obispo, CA. This popular beach is the first beach you will find after crossing the bridge out of Avila and into Port San Luis. It welcomes dogs to play off-leash. This stretch of sand is enclosed on each end by a cliff, so pups can’t get too far. It has parking along the road and a ramp down to the sand. The beach is accessible all the time, but lifeguards are seasonal. See Details
Avila Beach Avila Beach is the smallest of the beaches in Avila & Port San Luis Harbor and it's called Dog Beach by the locals. Dogs are allowed off-leash and under voice-command control on Avila Beach before 10am and after 5pm daily. See Details
Point Sal State Beach Point Sal State Beach in Guadalupe, CA, is accessed by a difficult 10.3 mile hike which should take approximately five hours to complete with Fido. It is recommended that hikers wishing to reach the beach set off from the parking lot at Point Sal Trailhead at the end of Brown Road. The solitude you will find at Point Sal State Beach is due to road access being cut off in 1993. Enjoy the beach wilderness and ensure a safe outing for you and Fido by being aware of steep access, riptides, and undertow in the surf. See Details
Pismo Beach Pier Pismo Beach Pier, located in Pismo Beach, CA, is pet friendly. Although dogs are not permitted on the pier, leashed pups are welcome to join you for a leashed stroll along the sand. The 60-acre regional beach, pier and promenade includes restrooms, sand showers, volleyball courts, children's play equipment, benches, drinking fountains and many ocean recreation opportunities are available. Pismo Creek can be observed with a variety of bird life by walking down Addie Street where the creek merges into the ocean. See Details
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