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.
Dillon Beach
Dillon Beach is a dog-friendly destination in Dillon Beach, CA. This area is privately managed by Dillon Beach Resort but is open to the public. Fido is welcome to join you for a day of sun and sand along the shoreline. Check the resort website for the most up-to-date parking fee schedule.
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Bean Hollow State Beach
Pets are welcome to join you on-leash as you explore the rocky shores of Bean Hollow State Beach in Pescadero, CA. Bring Fido to enjoy this great spot for for tide-pooling and beachcombing.
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Pacifica State Beach (Linda Mar)
Leashed dogs are welcome at Pacifica State Beach (Linda Mar), a popular, pet-friendly beach in Pacifica, CA. This beautiful stretch of beach offers stunning ocean views and a recreation trail along the ocean. Dog guardians are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind by their pups to preserve the cleanliness of the beach.
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Rio Del Mar Beach
Fido can play in the sand and watch the surfers with you at Rio Del Mar Beach, a pet-friendly beach in Aptos, CA. Dogs are allowed on leashes no longer than 6 feet.
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Limantour Beach
Between Drakes Bay and an estuary, Limantour Beach serves as a home to birds who enjoy the land and sea of Point Reyes National Seashore in Inverness, CA. Enjoy a 2-mile walk along the dog-friendly southeast area of the beach with your pup, starting from the main parking lot and finishing where the beach turns rocky. Dogs must be kept on leashes of six feet or less and are not permitted to the west of the main parking lot.
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Stinson Beach
Leashed dogs are welcome on the county beach and in picnic areas at Stinson Beach, a pet-friendly park in California. Pets are not allowed on the National Park Service section of the beach. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind by their dogs.
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Noyo Harbor Beach
Fido is welcome to join you at Noyo Harbor Beach in Fort Bragg, CA. This dog-friendly beach is the only off-leash beach in the area. Enjoy a stroll on this sandy stretch of shore, which frequently has washed up driftwood dotting the beach area, while enjoying the beautiful scenery with your pup.
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Bolsa Chica State Beach
The paved trails at Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach, CA is dog friendly. This popular beach area draws lots of people to the water on hot days, however, dogs will have to watch from the trails as they are not permitted on the sand. This is a great coastal walk for you and Fido to get your daily steps in!
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Manresa State Beach
Take Fido for a day of fun in the sun at Manresa State Beach, a dog-friendly beach in Watsonville, CA. Leashed dogs are welcome to stroll the shoreline and enjoy the waves. Please note that there is a fee for parking.
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Horseshoe Lake
Horseshoe Lake is a perfect spot for your dog to relax. Dogs are allowed to swim in the lake and explore the surrounding beach. You can also spend the day hiking in the surrounding area with your leashed pet.
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Kehoe Beach
With a scenic backdrop of sandstone and granite cliffs, wander the north section of dog-friendly Kehoe Beach's shoreline with your four-legged companion in Inverness, CA. The beach can be accessed by a short hike along the 0.6-mile Kehoe Beach Trail off of Pierce Point Road. Dogs must be on a leash of six feet or less at all times and are not permitted south of the trail from March 1st through September 30th due to the threatened western snowy plover that reside there.
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Bolinas Beach
Dogs are welcome to run off leash at Bolinas Beach, a pet-friendly beach in Bolinas, CA. Enjoy watching people ride the waves at this popular surfing spot.
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Glass Beach
Pet-friendly Glass Beach, the southern-most beach of MacKerricher State Park in Fort Bragg, CA, allows leashed dogs to explore with their owners. Glass Beach gets its name from the smooth colorful glass pieces that light up the ground among the pebbles. The former trash dump was once covered in broken bottles that have been smoothed by the tide. Don't take any glass away with you.
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Kings Beach State Recreation Area
Kings Beach State Recreation Area in Kings Beach, CA, has a Dog Beach located east of the park beyond the boat ramp. Leashed dogs are also welcome on sidewalks and in the shaded picnic areas under the pine trees. Unfortunately, pets are prohibited on all other Placer County beaches.
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San Elijo State Beach
San Elijo State Beach in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, offers dog-friendly campgrounds, paved roads and trails. Dogs must be on a six-foot leash at all times. Dogs are not permitted on the beach.
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Pillar Point Harbor
Pillar Point Harbor is a dog-friendly attraction in Half Moon Bay, CA. Enclosed within a sea wall, it's an area where dogs and kids can swim and play. The area also features a fishing pier and a boat launch. Please note that the parking lot fills up early on weekends.
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Tolowa Dunes State Park
Tolowa Dunes State Park near Crescent City, CA, offers dog-friendly areas for visiting canines. Leashed dogs are welcome on the wave slope up to the high tide mark, but pets are not permitted on trails. Tolowa Dunes State Park encompasses some of the most beautiful scenery on the northern coast of California and is open year-round from sunrise to sunset.
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Oil Piers Beach
Oil Piers Beach is pet-friendly. Bring your dog for a walk along this long stretch of beach in Ventura. Named for the former oil piers in the area, this beach is a great spot to bring your pooch. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are leashed and all mess is cleaned up after them.
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Greyhound Rock
Leashed dogs are welcome at Greyhound Rock, a pet-friendly beach in Davenport, CA. You and Fido can enjoy the surf and the sand, as well as an observation deck, fishing and more at this beautiful coastal access point.
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