Dog-Friendly Beaches near Gold Country

Featured beaches

Coon Street Dog Beach

Kings Beach

A dog‑lovers paradise at Lake Tahoe Coon Street Beach (aka Coon Street Dog Beach) sits at the east end of Kings Beach, Lake Tahoe, offering an off‑leash haven for pups ready to bound freely.

Hurricane Bay

Tahoe City

Hurricane Bay Beach is located on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore where local homeowners moor their boats in this beautiful bay.

Kiva Beach

South Lake Tahoe

Dog-friendly Kiva Beach offers a strip of lakefront beach at the mouth of Taylor Creek on Tahoe's southwest shore. Some years there's sand, some years there's not.

Pebble Beach Dog Beach

Tahoe City

This hidden little spot has no “official” name, but that won’t stop your dog from jumping into the cool, clear Lake Tahoe waters here.

Regan Memorial City Beach

South Lake Tahoe

Regan Memorial City Beach, located in one of South Lake Tahoe's oldest neighborhoods, offers a charming retreat for locals and visitors alike.

Carnelian West Beach

Carnelian Bay

Carnelian West Beach offers a picturesque coastal escape for both humans and their furry companions.

Chambers Beach

Tahoma

Chambers Beach, located one mile south of Homewood on Hwy. 89 in Tahoma, El Dorado County, California, is a picturesque spot perfect for sunbathers, swimmers, and picnickers alike.

Lake Forest Beach

Tahoe City

Lake Forest Beach in Tahoe City, Placer County, is a serene destination for water fun enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Obexer’s General Store

Homewood

Obexer's Boat Company is a family-owned and operated full-service marina on Lake Tahoe's beautiful West Shore. In addition to everything boat,

Patton Landing

Carnelian Bay

Patton Landing is a small rocky beach that has picnic tables, restrooms and a nature trail. This beach is great for dogs, but bring water shoes because it's very rough on human feet.