Dog Friendly Beaches and Places on the California Coast

If you have a dog and want them to enjoy the freedom of running on a beach and playing in the saltwater, you’ll need to know which beaches are dog-friendly. The majority of California’s beaches don’t allow dogs at any time or on any day, and other beaches have leash laws or certain hours of the day (e.g. mornings and evenings) or certain dates (typically the tourist off-season) when they are allowed. We’ve done the research to find off-leash dog beaches and looked up the dog and pet rules for all of the coastal cities in California. These articles will save you time trying to find places for your dog to frolic and be happy on a California beach.