Featured beaches
Del Mar City Beach
Oceanside
Del Mar City Beach stretches from 15th Street near Seagrove Park and Powerhouse Park northward to the cliffs at North Beach (aka Dog Beach). A great place for swimming, surfing, walking, and jogging.
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Del Mar North Beach
Del Mar
North Beach, affectionately called “Dog Beach” by dog owners, is located north of 29th Street and stretches nearly one-half mile to the Solana Beach border.
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Main Beach – Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar, located in San Diego County along the California Coast, boasts a long-standing reputation as a dog-friendly city. Since its incorporation in 1959, Del Mar has welcomed furry companions with open arms.
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South Beach – Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar, located in San Diego County along the California Coast, offers a delightful beach experience for both dogs and their owners.
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Dog-friendly North County San Diego coast
North County San Diego's coast links Coronado, Del Mar, Encinitas, and Carlsbad by Highway 101 and Interstate 5. Expect off-leash beaches, resort and boutique lodging, walkable village districts, and a deep bench of dog-friendly patio dining.
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Dog-friendly San Diego: the complete guide
San Diego offers one of California's deepest dog-friendly lineups: off-leash beaches at Ocean Beach and Fiesta Island, 60-plus pet-welcoming hotels, dozens of patio restaurants, and easy day trips to Coronado, Del Mar, and Temecula wine country.
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San Diego’s dog beaches, ranked
San Diego has more dedicated dog beach than any city in California, and most of the state doesn’t even come close. Four beaches allow dogs, each with a different personality. Here’s what actually matters at each one. Dog Beach, Ocean…
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California’s new dog-friendly rules will blow your mind
California's dog-friendly travel scene expanded dramatically in 2025, with new CDC travel regulations, luxury hotel pet packages in Napa and San Diego, expanded airport relief areas, and tech tools that simplify planning trips with your pup. California's reputation as a…
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Must-attend events this summer and fall
California summers are packed with dog-friendly celebrations, from Sacramento River Cats Wet Nose Wednesdays and the Puptopia Festival in Big Bear to the Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon in San Diego and brewery fundraisers across the Bay Area. Here are our top…
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The South Coast: Pedigreed fun for pups
Southern California's coast is a paradise for pups, from Huntington Beach's off-leash sand and annual surf dog competition to San Diego's string of dog-friendly beaches, harbor cruises, and outdoor dining patios.
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