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

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.

Manresa State Beach
Watsonville, California

Dogs must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and under control at all times. This dog friendly beach features a beautiful expanse of sea and sand, with surf fishing, surfing, and recreation. You dog will love it here!

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!

Huntington Beach Dog Beach
Huntington Beach, California

Located in a stretch of Huntington City Beach along Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint Street and Golden West Street. Dog Beach is a public beach and is free. It is the only beach where you may take your dog in Huntington 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!

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).

Its 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...
Noyo Beach
Fort Bragg, California

Beautiful and rocky dog friendly off-leash beach! This great dog beach is located where the Noyo River meets the Pacific Ocean. This dog friendly beach is a real tail wagger!

McAbee Beach
Monterey, California

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

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.