Beaches near North Coast
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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…
Glass Beach
Fort Bragg
Glass Beach is the well-known southern beach of MacKerricher State Park in Fort Bragg. Dogs on leash are welcome.
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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Beachfront Park
Crescent City
This is a great park to see some of the local attractions, ride your bike, walk your dog, or picnic.…
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…
Caspar Beach
Caspar
Caspar Beach, situated on the stunning California Coast in Mendocino County, is a haven for water enthusiasts and their furry…
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…
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…
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…
Crescent Beach
Crescent City
This is a long stretch of beach between South Beach and Endert's Beach that has easy access to restrooms, off…
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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Freshwater Lagoon Beach
Trinidad
Freshwater Lagoon Beach, located in Trinidad, Humboldt County, along the California Coast, offers a serene escape for water enthusiasts and…
Gold Bluffs Beach and Campground
Orick
Gold Bluffs Beach and Campground, situated within the picturesque dunes along a stunning 10-mile stretch of golden beach in northwestern…
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…
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…
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…
Kellogg Beach
Crescent City
Leashed dogs are welcome at Kellogg Beach, a small remote beach north of Crescent City. You can drive right onto…
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…
Mattole Road Beaches
Petrolia
There are many unnamed beaches along the remote Mattole Road near the town of Petrolia in Humboldt County. These beaches…
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…
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…
Pebble Beach
Crescent City
Pebble Beach is a long string of connected coves in Crescent City in Northern California. The beach has numerous parking…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…