Dog-Friendly Off-Leash Beaches near North Coast

Featured off-leash beaches

Big Lagoon County Park

Trinidad

Please note: ocean side of the sand spit can host sneaker waves. Keep the kids and pets in tow.

Clam Beach

Trinidad

Please note: dogs allowed off leash on the wave slope as long as they are under voice control and on-leash on dry sand.

Luffenholtz Beach

Trinidad

While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice control prior to removing your dog’s leash.

Moonstone Beach

Trinidad

Moonstone Beach, located just south of Trinidad in Humboldt County along the California Coast, offers a picturesque setting for water fun with your furry companion.

Noyo Beach

Fort Bragg

Noyo Beach is a small but popular off-leash dog beach located where the Noyo River meets the Pacific Ocean in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, along the California Coast.

Seaside Beach is a beautiful and dog-friendly beach located approximately 6 miles north of Fort Bragg. It offers stunning views and ample room for your dog to stretch his legs and run off-leash till he's too tired to move!

Centerville Beach County Park

Ferndale

Please note: dogs under complete voice control are allowed off leash on entire beach October through-February. Dogs must stay on wave slope from March to September. Please pick up after your dogs.

Crab County Park beach

Ferndale

Crab County Park beach, located in Ferndale, Humboldt County, is a charming off-leash beach that forms part of the picturesque Eel River estuary.

Ma-le’l Dunes

Arcata

While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice control prior to removing your dog’s leash.

Mad River County Park

Arcata

While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice control prior to removing your dog’s leash.

Samoa Dunes Recreation Area

Samoa

While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice control prior to removing your dog’s leash.

South Humboldt Bay

Eureka

While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice control prior to removing your dog’s leash.