Off-leash beaches near California Coast
Featured off-leash beaches
Albany Bulb Beach
Albany
Behind Golden Gate Fields racetrack, Albany Bulb Beach offers one of the few locations where dogs can romp in the
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
Oceanside
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…
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
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…
More off-leash beaches
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…
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…
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…
Bolinas Beach
Bolinas
Bolinas Beach is an off-leash beach that can be hard to find, as residents of Bolinas do not openly court…
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…
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…
Del Mar City Beach
Del Mar
Del Mar Beach stretches from 15th Street near Seagrove Park and Powerhouse Park northward to the cliffs at North Beach…
Dillon Beach: A dog-friendly adventure destination
Dillon Beach
Dillon Beach, located in Marin County, allows off-leash dogs to run and play on the beach. Parking fee applies.
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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…
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…
Moonstone Beach
Trinidad
Moonstone Beach, located just south of Trinidad in Humboldt County along the California Coast, offers a picturesque setting for water…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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