Pet Friendly Beaches in California

Pet Friendly Beaches in California

Dog friendly beaches are a pooches’ happy place! From frolicking in the surf, digging in the sand, and soaking up the sun - what’s not to love? California has dog friendly beaches that your pooch will really dig! We’ve sniffed out the best CA dog friendly beaches that you and your four-legged beach buddy can enjoy together.

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Top Pet Friendly Beaches in California

Monterey, California

Dogs must be leashed at all times at this dog friendly beach. A nice open space with a board walk that winds through sand dunes.

Santa Cruz, California

Dogs are required to be kept on a leash at this dog friendly beach. South of Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Wharf and past the San Lorenzo River and hilltop in a protected expanse of beautiful tan sand lies Seabright Beach.

Mckinleyville, California
During the months of October - February dogs are allowed off-leash along the whole beach. The rest of the year dogs are only allowed on the wave slope. Clam Beach is not the most visited section of shore, but it's one of those places where it&...
Davenport, California

Dogs are required to be kept on a leash at this dog friendly beach. This is a beautiful beach that is surrounded by high bluffs and cliff trails.

Sanata Barbara, California

Catch a wave with your pooch at one of the greatest surf spots around! Dogs are welcome but they must be on-leash at this pet friendly beach. Rincon Beach is about a ten minute drive north of Santa Barbara. Exit Highway 101 at Bates Road.

Malibu, California

Dogs on a leash are allowed in the park's day use areas, campground and north beach (north of lifeguard tower 3). Dogs are not allowed on back country trails or south beach (south of lifeguard tower 3).

Half Moon Bay, California

Dogs are welcome but they must be on-leash at this pet friendly beach.

San Clemente, California

Dogs are welcome but they must be on-leash at this pet friendly beach. Located south of San Clemente on I-5 (Exit Basilone Road).

Santa Barbara, California

One of the best known off-leash spot in the Santa Barbara area.

Ukiah, California

Dogs must be on-leash at this dog friendly beach. With the gateway to the redwoods on one side and California's wine country on the other, Lake Mendocino is an extraordinary dog friendly vacation destination.