Here’s Where to Spend a Paw-fect Day on the Sand With Your Furry Friend
Dogs—they just make life better! From outdoor dining dates with your fluffy companion to side-by-side sunset strolls, Southern California is the quintessential dog owner’s paradise. We’re always down for a beach day, but the only thing that makes surfing the break and lounging on the sand better is sharing these moments with your four-legged bestie. While not every beach in SoCal is as thrilled about doggy beach days as we are, there’s more than one picturesque patch of sand where your furry friend is free to romp and roam to their heart’s content. Here are 14 dog-friendly beaches in Southern California that Fido will love!
📍SAN DIEGO
Ocean Beach Dog Beach
Policy: Off-Leash Anytime
Location: Ocean Beach
La Jolla Shores Beach
Policy: Dogs allowed on beach, boardwalk and adjacent parks before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. (April 1-Oct. 31) and before 9 a.m. and after 4 p.m. (Nov. 1-March 31)
Location: La Jolla
Del Mar Dog Beach
Policy: Dogs allowed on-leash from June 16 to Labor Day and off-leash after Labor Day through June 15
Location: Del Mar
Coronado Dog Beach
Policy: Off-Leash anytime
Location: Coronado
Fiesta Island Park
Policy: Off-Leash anytime
Location: Mission Bay
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📍LOS ANGELES
Leo Carrillo State Park Beach
Policy: Dogs allowed on-leash north of lifeguard station No. 3
Location: Malibu
Point Mugu State Park Beaches
Policy: Dogs allowed on-leash in day-use areas and campgrounds; not allowed on trails or beach
Location: Malibu
Rosie’s Dog Beach
Policy: Off-Leash anytime within Dog Park/Zones
Location: Long Beach
Harbor Cove Beach
Policy: Dogs allowed on-leash anytime
Location: Ventura
Staircase Beach
Policy: Dogs allowed on-leash
Location: Malibu
📍ORANGE COUNTY
Huntington Dog Beach
Policy: Dogs allowed off-leash except in parking lot and upper bluff
Location: Huntington Beach
Crescent Bay Beach
Policy: Dogs allowed on a leash that’s 6-feet or shorter before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. during summer months (June 15 – Sept. 10) and during regular beach hours (Sept. 11 – June 14) the rest of the year
Location: Laguna Beach
Aliso Beach
Policy: Dogs allowed on a leash that’s 6-feet or shorter -leash before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. during summer months (June 15 – Sept. 10) and during regular beach hours (Sept. 11 – June 14) the rest of the year
Location: Laguna Beach
Pirate’s Cove Beach
Policy: Dogs allowed on-leash before 10 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m.
Location: Newport Beach
