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

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.

Waterman's Landing - Patton Beach
Carnelian Bay, California

Dogs are welcome but they must be on-leash at this beach. Your pooch will love this dog friendly beach!

Fiesta Island Leash Free Recreation Area
San Diego, California

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

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...
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&...
Seabright Beach
Santa Cruz, California

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.

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.

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.
Carmel River State Beach
Carmel, California

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

Moonstone 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...