Pet Friendly Beaches in California
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
Oceano, California
Dogs are welcome but they must be on-leash at this pet friendly beach.
Cambria, California
Dogs are required to be kept on a leash at this dog friendly beach. Moonstone Beach is known for being uncrowded and unspoiled. You and your pooch can kick back and watch the surfers...as this is a popular spot to hang ten! This dog friendly 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.
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.
Pacific Grove, California
Dogs are welcome but they must be on-leash at this pet friendly 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.
Santa Cruz, California
Dogs are to be on-leash at all times at this dog friendly beach. To get to the beach you must go down a long stairway along the side of a cliff. This is a very cozy and relaxed beach. The high cliffs that encircle this crescent-shaped beach tune o...
Del Mar, California
North Beach area (aka Dog Beach) is located at 29th Street to Solana Beach border. Â 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.
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.
Dillon Beach, California
This dog friendly beach is a private beach located in Marin County and Marin County law requires that dogs are leashed. However, many have been know to bring their dogs here off-leash. It has also been reported that a sign is posted at this beach ...