Beaches near Central Coast
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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…
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…
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.
Pismo State Beach
Oceano
Pismo State Beach in California is a welcoming location for dogs and their owners. Dogs are allowed at this beach…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
Davenport Beach
Davenport
Davenport Beach, located in Santa Cruz County along the California Coast, offers a serene escape for water-loving visitors and their…
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…
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…
Greyhound Rock Beach
Davenport
Greyhound Rock Beach, named for the mudstone sea cliffs, offers a serene coastal escape about seven miles north of Davenport…
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…
Its Beach
Santa Cruz
Its Beach, located in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California Coast, is a hidden gem for dog lovers seeking a…
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…
Moran Lake Park
Santa Cruz
Moran Lake Park surrounds a lagoon in the Live Oak area of Santa Cruz. The park has its own parking…
Morro Bay State Park
Morro Bay
Let Morro Rock, a major coastal landmark, be your guide as you explore two dog-friendly beaches. Dogs must be on…
Morro Strand Beach
Cayucos
Morro Strand Beach in Cayucos, San Luis Obispo County, along the California Coast, is a prime destination for dog owners…
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.
Oceano Dunes SVRA
Oceano
This off road area is among the most popular and unique of California State Parks. The 5.5 miles of beach…
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…
Palm State Beach
Watsonville
Palm State Beach, located in the vicinity of Pajaro Dunes at the southern end of Sunset State Beach west of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Summerland Beach
Summerland
Summerland Beach, located about 5 minutes south of Santa Barbara on the California Coast, is a serene coastal gem that…