Pet Friendly Beaches in 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.

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.

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

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.

Dogs are required to be kept on a leash at this dog friendly beach. South of Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Wharf and past the San Lorenzo River and hilltop in a protected expanse of beautiful tan sand lies Seabright Beach.

North Beach area (aka Dog Beach) is located at 29th Street to Solana Beach border.   Dogs must be leashed June 15th through Labor Day. Dogs able to run under voice control of owner from the day after Labor Day through June 14th.

Dogs must be leashed at all times at this dog friendly beach. A nice open space with a board walk that winds through sand dunes.

Gorgeous hiking trails along the beach. Start at Trump National Golf Course, located at One Ocean Trails Drive. Public parking is available by the clubhouse or at the end of La Rotunda Drive for trail and beach access.