Beaches near San Francisco Bay Area
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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…
China Camp State Park
San Rafael
Dogs are in China Camp State Park.allowed on a leash in the campground and in the day/use areas, INCLUDING the…
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…
Fort Funston
San Francisco
Dogs are allowed on leash or under voice control in designated areas at Fort Funston along the beach in San…
Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline
Richmond
The 307-acre Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline in Richmond, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, offers a beautifully landscaped shoreline…
Muir Beach
Muir Beach
Dog-friendly Muir beach has high bluffs border the beach to the north and south, while wetlands and a lagoon
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…
Point Isabel Regional Park
Pleasant Hill
There are beautiful views of the Golden Gate and Marin County from this landscaped, 23-acre dog park at the west…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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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Forestville River Access
Forestville
The trail leads to a spectacular view, perfect for swimming and enjoying the scenery. Fishing is excellent but challenging. A…
Kehoe Beach
Inverness
A half-mile walk alongside a marsh and over a series of sand dunes takes you to the northern end 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
Marin Headlands
Sausalito
You’ve seen the views a million times in photographs, but if you haven’t soaked them up in person, well…don’t forget…
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…
Montara State Beach
Montara
This beach is a popular location for visitors who enjoy exploring the beach tide pools or surf fishing. It is…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…