Pet Friendly Beaches in California

Pet Friendly Beaches in California

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Dog friendly beaches are a pooches’ happy place! From frolicking in the surf, digging in the sand, and soaking up the sun - what’s not to love? California has dog friendly beaches that your pooch will really dig! We’ve sniffed out the best CA dog friendly beaches that you and your four-legged beach buddy can enjoy together.

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Top Pet Friendly Beaches in California

Pismo State Beach
Oceano, California

Dogs are welcome but they must be on-leash at this pet friendly beach.

Rincon Point Beach
Sanata Barbara, California

Catch a wave with your pooch at one of the greatest surf spots around! Dogs are welcome but they must be on-leash at this pet friendly beach. Rincon Beach is about a ten minute drive north of Santa Barbara. Exit Highway 101 at Bates Road.

Centerville Beach County Park
Ferndale, California
From October - February dogs are allowed to be off-leash on the whole beach as long as they are under complete voice control. All other times of year dogs must stay on wave slope at this dog friendly beach. This 9 mile stretch of ocean beach is su...
Baker Beach
San Francisco, California

Known for it's great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands. Pets are welcome on-leash at this dog friendly beach.

Rosie's Dog Beach
Long Beach, California

Designated off-leash area. One dog per adult. Open 6am - 8pm daily. Please visit website for more details!

Blufftop
Half Moon Bay, California

Dogs are welcome but they must be on-leash at this pet friendly beach.

Davenport Beach
Davenport, California

Dogs are required to be kept on a leash at this dog friendly beach. This is a beautiful beach that is surrounded by high bluffs and cliff trails.

Clam Beach
Mckinleyville, California
During the months of October - February dogs are allowed off-leash along the whole beach. The rest of the year dogs are only allowed on the wave slope. Clam Beach is not the most visited section of shore, but it's one of those places where it&...
San Onofre State Beach
San Clemente, California

Dogs are welcome but they must be on-leash at this pet friendly beach. Located south of San Clemente on I-5 (Exit Basilone Road).

Monterey State Beach
Monterey, California

Dogs are welcome but they must be on-leash at this pet friendly beach. Dogs on leash are allowed at Monterey State Beach South of the Monterey Beach Resort hotel.