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

Morro Strand Beach
Cayucos, California
Dogs are welcome but they must be on-leash at this pet friendly beach. Located two miles south of Cayucos on Highway 1. Take the Yerba Buena exit, a short distance north of Morro Bay, 24th Street allows access to the northern part of the beach.
Asilomar Beach
Pacific Grove, California

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

Land's End Beach
San Francisco, California
Dogs are welcome as long as they are on-leash. Great spot for picnics and nature walks. This dog friendly beach is rather secluded. It lies between dramatic cliffs west of Lincoln Park and is accessible via a steep trail. Be sure to wear the prope...
Lake Mendocino
Ukiah, California

Dogs must be on-leash at this dog friendly beach. With the gateway to the redwoods on one side and California's wine country on the other, Lake Mendocino is an extraordinary dog friendly vacation destination.

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.

The Beaches at Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake, California

Big Bear Lake has many dog friendly beaches where your dog can romp off-leash. Big Bear Lake is a high-altitude wonderland of towering pines, fresh air and blue skies. Big Bear Lake is a very pet friendly community!

Blufftop
Half Moon Bay, California

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

Carmel Beach
Carmel, California

Dogs are permitted off-leash. You and your dog can enjoy white sands and beautiful sunsets...in between romping in the water! Open from 6am-10pm.

Leo Carrillo State Beach
Malibu, California

Dogs on a leash are allowed in the park's day use areas, campground and north beach (north of lifeguard tower 3). Dogs are not allowed on back country trails or south beach (south of lifeguard tower 3).

Arroyo Burro Beach
Santa Barbara, California

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