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

Asilomar Beach
Pacific Grove, California

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

Fiesta Island Leash Free Recreation Area
San Diego, California

Most of Mission Bay and Fiesta Island allow dogs off-leash.

Ocean Beach
San Francisco, California

3.5-mile stretch of white beach with few tourists and no highrises. Located on the westernmost border of San Francisco, adjacent to Golden Gate Park. Dogs are welcome on-leash at this dog friendly beach.

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&...
New Brighton Beach
Capitola, California

Dogs must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and under control at all times. Enjoy picnic areas, swimming, fishing and a nearby forest at this dog friendly beach.

Arroyo Burro Beach
Santa Barbara, California

One of the best known off-leash spot in the Santa Barbara area.

Mad River Beach
Arcata, California
Dogs must be on-leash at this dog friendly beach. Sing Kumbaya around the bonfire with your pooch because Mad River Beach is not only dog friendly it's bonfire friendly as well! This beach is operated under the Humboldt County Parks system.
McAbee Beach
Monterey, California

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

Union Reservoir Dog Beach
Longmont, California

Designated off-leash area where dogs are allowed to play on beach and in water.

Blufftop
Half Moon Bay, California

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