Beaches near California Coast
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Albany Bulb Beach
Albany
Behind Golden Gate Fields racetrack, Albany Bulb Beach offers one of the few locations where dogs can romp in the
Bean Hollow State Beach
Pescadero
This is one of the best dog-friendly beaches on the San Mateo coast. If the lot is full, there’s also…
Big River State Beach
Mendocino
Big River State Beach is located on the south side of Mendocino, about 2 miles north of Little River. The…
Cardiff State Beach
Oceanside
Located on the San Diego Coast, which has been called the Riviera of the West, Cardiff State Beach has a…
Carmel Beach
Carmel By The Sea
Carmel Beach is known for its white sands and the clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. It is particularly popular…
Crissy Field
San Francisco
The Crissy Field shoreline provides a well-groomed promenade trail, beaches, picnic tables, tidal marsh overlooks, and it is a nationally…
Del Mar North Beach
Del Mar
Del Mar North Beach, affectionately known by locals and visitors as “Dog Beach,” presents a splendid blend of coastal charm…
Fiesta Island
San Diego
Dog-friendly Fiesta Island, situated within Mission Bay, is a sprawling park that attracts numerous charity walks, runs, bicycle races,
Fort Funston
San Francisco
Dogs are allowed on leash or under voice control in designated areas at Fort Funston along the beach in San…
Glass Beach
Fort Bragg
Glass Beach is the well-known southern beach of MacKerricher State Park in Fort Bragg. Dogs on leash are welcome.
Huntington Beach Dog Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Dog Beach is the only stretch of beach in Huntington Beach where dogs are permitted and allowed off-leash.
Mitchell’s Cove Beach
Santa Cruz
Mitchell’s Cove Beach, located in Santa Cruz, offers a picturesque coastal retreat for both locals and visitors. Administered by the…
Muir Beach
Muir Beach
Dog-friendly Muir beach has high bluffs border the beach to the north and south, while wetlands and a lagoon
New Brighton State Beach
Capitola
New Brighton, once known as China Beach, was the site of a Chinese fishing village during the 1870s and 1880s.
Ocean Beach
San Francisco
Ocean Beach in San Francisco is the widest and longest expanse of sand on San Francisco’s shores, extending from the…
Ocean Beach Dog Beach
San Diego
Ocean Beach Dog Beach is located in the community of Ocean Beach. This is a wide beach, approximately one mile…
Pismo State Beach
Oceano
Pismo State Beach in California is a welcoming location for dogs and their owners. Dogs are allowed at this beach…
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline
Pleasant Hill
The journey is as scenic as the destination at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, a 2,315-acre parkland right next to densely…
Seabright Beach
Santa Cruz
Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, California, is a welcoming destination for dog owners looking for a beach day with…
Seacliff State Beach
Aptos
Seacliff State Beach in Aptos, California, offers a welcoming retreat for dog lovers and their furry friends. This picturesque beach…
Seaside Beach
Fort Bragg
Seaside Beach is a beautiful and dog-friendly beach located approximately 6 miles north of Fort Bragg. It offers stunning views…
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Agate Beach
Bolinas
Agate Beach, a 6.6-acre coastal gem near Bolinas in Marin County, California, beckons water enthusiasts with its nearly two miles…
Alder Creek Beach
Big Sur
Alder Creek Beach, located along Highway 1 in Big Sur, Monterey County, offers a serene escape for both humans and…
Arroyo Burro Beach
Santa Barbara
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice…
Asilomar Natural Dunes Natural Preserve
Pacific Grove
Asilomar Dunes Natural Preserve in Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, offers a serene escape for both two-legged and four-legged visitors.…
Asilomar State Beach
Pacific Grove
Please note: leashed dogs are allowed at Asilomar State Beach. Please consider families with infants and young children who frequent…
Avila Beach
Avila Beach
Please note: dogs are allowed on Avila Beach (leashed) before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m. Dogs are not allowed…
Baker Beach
San Francisco
Dog-friendly Mile-long Baker Beach in San Francisco lies at the foot of the rugged cliffs on the western shoreline of…
Balboa Beach
Balboa
Balboa Beach, located on the Orange County coast in California, offers a delightful seaside escape for both humans and their…
Big Lagoon County Park
Trinidad
Please note: ocean side of the sand spit can host sneaker waves. Keep the kids and pets in tow. The…
Black Point Coastal Access Trail
The Sea Ranch
Black Point Coastal Access Trail – 0.25 miles one way – crosses the bluffs to a curving, quarter-mile beach reached…
Bolinas Beach
Marshall
Bolinas Beach is an off-leash beach that can be hard to find, as residents of Bolinas do not openly court…
Butterfly Beach
Montecito
Butterfly Beach, located in Montecito along the California coast in Santa Barbara County, is a picturesque on-leash beach that stands…
Carmel Meadows Beach
Carmel By The Sea
Carmel Meadows Beach, located in Carmel By The Sea along the Monterey County coast, is a serene destination offering a…
Carmel River State Beach
Carmel By The Sea
Carmel River State Beach, located in Carmel By The Sea along the Monterey County coast, offers a picturesque one-mile crescent…
Caspar Beach
Caspar
Caspar Beach, situated on the stunning California Coast in Mendocino County, is a haven for water enthusiasts and their furry…
Cayucos State Beach
Cayucos
Cayucos State Beach is known for its beauty, fishing pier and historical buildings. Many of the buildings left over from the prospering…
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…
Chambers Beach
Tahoma
Chambers Beach, located one mile south of Homewood on Hwy. 89 in Tahoma, El Dorado County, California, is a picturesque…
Chicken Ranch Beach
Point Reyes Station
Chicken Ranch Beach, located in Point Reyes Station, Marin County, California Coast, is a picturesque destination offering access to Tomales…
Clam Beach
Trinidad
Please note: dogs allowed off leash on the wave slope as long as they are under voice control and on-leash…
Cook’s Beach
Gualala
Cook’s Beach, located just north of Gualala in Mendocino County along the California Coast, offers a serene retreat for water-loving…
Corona del Mar Main Beach
Corona Del Mar
Corona del Mar Main Beach, located in Orange County along the California Coast, offers a picturesque setting for water enthusiasts…
Coronado Dog Beach
Coronado
Coronado’s Dog Beach offers leash-free fun year-round and is conveniently located across from Sunset Park on Ocean Boulevard, adjacent to…
County Line Beach
Malibu
Located along the Malibu coast in Los Angeles County, County Line Beach is a popular destination for surfers and divers…
Davenport Beach
Davenport
Davenport Beach, located in Santa Cruz County along the California Coast, offers a serene escape for water-loving visitors and their…
Del Mar City Beach
Oceanside
Del Mar Beach stretches from 15th Street near Seagrove Park and Powerhouse Park northward to the cliffs at North Beach…
Del Mar Dog-Friendly 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…
Dillon Beach: A dog-friendly adventure destination
Marshall
Dillon Beach, located in Marin County, allows off-leash dogs to run and play on the beach. Parking fee applies.
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False Klamath Cove – Del Norte Coast Redwood State Park
Klamath
This easily accessible 1/2-mile of sandy beach is a beautiful place to explore with your dog.
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Faria Beach Park
Ventura
Campsites at Faria Beach Park in Ventura, Ventura County, California, are highly sought after by outdoor enthusiasts seeking a picturesque…
Fisherman’s Beach
Avila Beach
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice…
Forestville River Access
Forestville
The trail leads to a spectacular view, perfect for swimming and enjoying the scenery. Fishing is excellent but challenging. A…
Freshwater Lagoon Beach
Trinidad
Freshwater Lagoon Beach, located in Trinidad, Humboldt County, along the California Coast, offers a serene escape for water enthusiasts and…
Garrapata State Beach
Carmel By The Sea
Garrapata State Beach, located in Carmel By The Sea, Monterey County, California Coast, is a haven for water enthusiasts and…
Greenwood Creek State Beach
Elk
Greenwood Creek State Beach, which is west of downtown Elk, offers beach walks and kayaking. There is a lot of…
Greyhound Rock Beach
Davenport
Greyhound Rock Beach, named for the mudstone sea cliffs, offers a serene coastal escape about seven miles north of Davenport…
Gualala Point Regional Park and Beach
Gualala
The Gualala Point Regional park and beach is a 195-acre park on the Mendocino/Sonoma County line with a little bit…
Harbor Cove Beach (Mother’s Beach)
Ventura
Harbor Cove Beach, also known as “Mother’s Beach,” is a beloved destination in Ventura, California, offering a safe and family-friendly…
Hidden Beach
Aptos
Hidden Beach in Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California Coast, is a serene oasis within a 1.5-acre neighborhood park, offering a…
Hobson Beach Park
Ventura
Located North of Faria Beach Park and the Rincon Parkway along Highway 1 off the Ventura Freeway, Hobson Beach Park…
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.…
Its Beach
Santa Cruz
Its Beach, located in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California Coast, is a hidden gem for dog lovers seeking a…
Jug Handle Beach
Fort Bragg
Jug Handle Beach, situated within Jug Handle State Natural Reserve in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, offers a serene coastal retreat…
Kehoe Beach
Inverness
A half-mile walk alongside a marsh and over a series of sand dunes takes you to the northern end of…
Kellogg Beach
Crescent City
Leashed dogs are welcome at Kellogg Beach, a small remote beach north of Crescent City. You can drive right onto…
Leo Carrillo State Park & State Beach
Malibu
Leo Carrillo State Park & State Beach, located in Malibu along the Los Angeles County coast, offers 1.5 miles of…
Limantour Beach
Point Reyes Station
Limantour Beach is a two-mile-long, narrow spit of sand bound between Drakes Bay and an estuary is a bountiful
Luffenholtz Beach
Trinidad
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice…
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…
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…
Main Beach
Laguna Beach
Dog-friendly Main Beach is the largest and most popular stretch of beach in Laguna Beach, located at the intersection of…
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…
Manresa State Beach
Aptos
Manresa State Beach, located in Aptos, Santa Cruz County along the California Coast, offers a serene getaway for beach-loving travelers…
Mavericks Beach
Half Moon Bay
Located in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, along the stunning California Coast, Mavericks Beach is a must-visit destination for…
Mile Rock Beach
San Francisco
Mile Rock Beach in San Francisco offers a peaceful setting, perfect for a leisurely stroll with your dog while exploring…
Miller Boat Launch
Marshall
Miller Boat Launch is a very popular four acre site on the east side of Tomales Bay, a few miles…
Mondos Beach
Ventura
Mondos Beach in Ventura, Ventura County, California, is a versatile destination catering to families, sunbathers, beginner surfers, stand-up paddleboarders, and…
Montara State Beach
Montara
This beach is a popular location for visitors who enjoy exploring the beach tide pools or surf fishing. It is…
Monterey State Beach
Seaside
Monterey State Beach, located in Seaside along the Monterey County coast, offers a unique experience for dog owners seeking a…
Moonstone Beach
Trinidad
Moonstone Beach, located just south of Trinidad in Humboldt County along the California Coast, offers a picturesque setting for water…
Morro Strand Beach
Cayucos
Morro Strand Beach in Cayucos, San Luis Obispo County, along the California Coast, is a prime destination for dog owners…
Moss Landing Beach
Moss Landing
Romp on this beach tucked in behind a main street in Moss Landing. This beach is located behind MBARI. There…
Newport Beach
Newport Beach
Newport Beach includes more than eight miles of beaches that stretch from the Santa Ana River jetty to Crystal Cove…
North Beach at Zephyr Cove Resort
Zephyr Cove
Dogs aren't allowed on the beautiful, sandy beach at Zephyr Cove Resort, but you're welcome to take them to the
Oceano Dunes State Park
Oceano
Leashed dogs are allowed on the beach, but be careful in the only California State Park open to off-highway vehicles.
Oil Piers Beach
Ventura
Oil Piers Beach is a long stretch of sand located between the Ventura County communities of Mussel Shoals and Seacliff…
Olde Port Beach
Avila Beach
Olde Port Beach, located in Avila Beach along the San Luis Obispo County coast, is a haven for both two-legged…
Pacifica State Beach/Linda Mar
Pacifica
The most well loved and well-used beach in Pacifica is a 3/4-mile crescent-shaped beach that marks the northern gateway to…
Palm State Beach
Watsonville
Palm State Beach, located in the vicinity of Pajaro Dunes at the southern end of Sunset State Beach west of…
Pebble Beach
Crescent City
Pebble Beach is a long string of connected coves in Crescent City in Northern California. The beach has numerous parking…
Pebble Beach Coastal Access Trail
The Sea Ranch
Pebble Beach Coastal Access Trail weaves through pines and meadow to a sandy cove reached by stairs. Leashed dogs welcome.
Pfeiffer Beach
Big Sur
Pfeiffer Beach, a renowned spot on the Big Sur coast in Monterey County, California, offers a picturesque setting for water…
Pleasure Point Beach
Santa Cruz
Pleasure Point Beach, located on the northern Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz County, California, is a renowned surf destination. Traditionally…
Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes Station
Point Reyes National Seashore is a 71,000-acre preserve on a distinctive, triangle-shaped peninsula north of San Francisco in Marin County.…
Poplar Beach
Half Moon Bay
Poplar Beach in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, along the California Coast, offers a serene escape for beach-loving dog…
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Orick
Fifty miles north of Eureka, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park protects sandy beaches and open meadows grazed by magnificent herds of…
Rio Del Mar State Beach
Aptos
Located in Aptos along the stunning Santa Cruz County coastline, Rio Del Mar State Beach is a must-visit destination for…
Rockaway Beach
Pacifica
Rockaway Beach in Pacifica, located in San Mateo County along the California Coast, offers a diverse range of activities for…
Rodeo Beach
Mill Valley
Rodeo Beach in Mill Valley, Marin County, along the California Coast, is a dog-friendly destination that welcomes visitors of all…
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…
Sand Dollar Beach & Jade Cove
Big Sur
Sand Dollar Beach & Jade Cove, located along Monterey’s Big Sur coast in Monterey County, California, is a must-visit destination…
Sandy Beach at Monte Rio
Monte Rio
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice…
Santa Claus Beach
Santa Barbara
Santa Claus Beach, a local favorite along the California Coast in Carpinteria, is a hidden gem just a short drive…
Santa Maria Beach
Point Reyes Station
Santa Maria Beach, located in Point Reyes National Seashore, is a serene coastal gem on Drakes Bay. Situated beneath the…
Sea Ranch Public Access Trails
The Sea Ranch
Sonoma County Regional Parks manages 6 dog-friendly public access trails in The Sea Ranch, a private community south of Gualala.
Shell Beach Coastal Access Trail
The Sea Ranch
Shell Beach Coastal Access Trail runs through pines and meadow to a wide, sandy beach with sea rocks and tide…
Silver Strand Beach
Oxnard
Silver Strand Beach in Oxnard, Ventura County, along the California Coast, is a haven for water enthusiasts and beach lovers…
South Beach
Crescent City
South Beach is located south of Crescent City Harbor near Highway 101. Leashed dogs are allowed on this sandy beach…
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…
South Humboldt Bay & Ocean Beach Access
Eureka
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice…
Sportsmens Club
Pleasant Hill
Nestled along the picturesque California Coast in Contra Costa County, the Sportsmens Club at Point San Pablo Yacht Harbor is…
Stengel Beach Coastal Access Trail
The Sea Ranch
Stengel Beach Coastal Access Trail is short path that leads to a wooden staircase and a small beach. Leashed dogs…
Stillwater Cove Regional Park
Jenner
This 210 acre park includes a campground with coin operated shower facilities and flush restrooms, and day use parking. There…
Stinson Beach and Upton’s Beach
Stinson Beach
Parking at Upton's Beach from Stinson Beach is near the southern end of the strand, which is owned by the…
Summerland Beach
Summerland
Summerland Beach, located about 5 minutes south of Santa Barbara on the California Coast, is a serene coastal gem that…
Sunny Cove Beach
Santa Cruz
Sunny Cove Beach in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California, is a picturesque destination along the stunning California Coast, offering…
Surfer’s Point Beach
Ventura
Surfer’s Point Beach, located off Figueroa Street in Ventura, is renowned as one of California’s top surfing and windsurfing destinations.…
Toro Creek Dog Beach
Morro Bay
Toro Creek Dog Beach in Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, California Coast, is a haven for furry companions to…
Trinidad State Beach
Trinidad
Trinidad State Beach is a long stretch of sandy beach just north of the Trinidad Harbor and pier. Easy access…
Van Damme State Beach
Little River
Van Damme State Beach, located in the picturesque town of Little River, just 2-3 miles south of Mendocino on the…
Walk On Beach Sea Ranch Access Trail
The Sea Ranch
The Walk on Beach Trail passes through a Monterey cypress grove to a beach reached by a bluff-top staircase. Leashed…
William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach/San Simeon Cove
San Simeon
San Simeon Cove, located at William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach in San Luis Obispo County along the California Coast, offers…
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Willow Creek Beach
Big Sur
Willow Creek Beach, located along Highway 1 in Big Sur, Monterey County, California, is a picturesque destination offering stunning scenic…
Zephyr Cove Resort
Zephyr Cove
Tahoe abounds with dog-friendly places to stay, but for location and convenience, it’s hard to beat Zephyr Cove Resort. While…