Featured beaches
Albany Bulb Beach
Albany
Behind Golden Gate Fields racetrack, Albany Bulb Beach offers one of the few locations where...
Bean Hollow State Beach
Pescadero
This is one of the best dog-friendly beaches on the San Mateo coast. If the...
Big River State Beach
Mendocino
Big River State Beach is located on the south side of Mendocino, about 2 miles...
Cardiff State Beach
Cardiff
Located on the San Diego Coast, which has been called the Riviera of the West,...
Carmel Beach
Carmel By The Sea
Carmel Beach is known for its white sands and the clear waters of the Pacific...
Chimney Beach
Incline Village
Chimney Beach is a secluded, dog-friendly beach on Tahoe's Nevada side and is easily accessible...
China Camp State Park
San Rafael
Dogs are in China Camp State Park.allowed on a leash in the campground and in...
Coon Street Dog Beach
Kings Beach
Coon Street Dog Beach is located on the east end of Kings Beach off Coon...
Crissy Field
San Francisco
The Crissy Field shoreline provides a well-groomed promenade trail, beaches, picnic tables, tidal marsh overlooks,...
Del Mar North Beach
Del Mar
Del Mar North Beach, affectionately known by locals and visitors as “Dog Beach,” presents a...
Fiesta Island
Oceanside
Dog-friendly Fiesta Island, situated within Mission Bay, is a sprawling park that attracts numerous charity...
Fort Funston
San Francisco
Dogs are allowed on leash or under voice control in designated areas at Fort Funston...
Glass Beach
Fort Bragg
Glass Beach is the well-known southern beach of MacKerricher State Park in Fort Bragg. Dogs...
Huntington Beach Dog Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Dog Beach is the only stretch of beach in Huntington Beach where dogs are...
Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline
Richmond
The 307-acre Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline in Richmond, part of the East Bay Regional Park District,...
Mitchell’s Cove Beach
Santa Cruz
Mitchell’s Cove Beach, located in Santa Cruz, offers a picturesque coastal retreat for both locals...
Muir Beach
Muir Beach
Dog-friendly Muir beach has high bluffs border the beach to the north and south, while...
New Brighton State Beach
Capitola
New Brighton, once known as China Beach, was the site of a Chinese fishing village...
North Point Beach
Morro Bay
The scenic North Point Beach in Morro Bay allows dogs on a leash, making it...
Ocean Beach
San Francisco
Ocean Beach in San Francisco is the widest and longest expanse of sand on San...
Ocean Beach Dog Beach
San Diego
Ocean Beach Dog Beach is located in the community of Ocean Beach. This is a...
Pebble Beach Dog Beach
Tahoe City
This hidden little spot has no “official” name, but that won’t stop your dog from...
Pismo State Beach
Oceano
Pismo State Beach in California is a welcoming location for dogs and their owners. Dogs...
Point Isabel Regional Park
Pleasant Hill
There are beautiful views of the Golden Gate and Marin County from this landscaped, 23-acre...
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline
Pleasant Hill
The journey is as scenic as the destination at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, a 2,315-acre...
Sand Harbor Beach, Lake Tahoe
Incline Village
Discover dog-friendly Sand Harbor Beach at Lake Tahoe, where crystal-clear waters meet sandy shores perfect...
Seabright Beach
Santa Cruz
Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, California, is a welcoming destination for dog owners looking...
Seacliff State Beach
Aptos
Seacliff State Beach in Aptos, California, offers a welcoming retreat for dog lovers and their...
Seaside Beach
Fort Bragg
Seaside Beach is a beautiful and dog-friendly beach located approximately 6 miles north of Fort...
Steelhead Beach Regional Park
Forestville
Steelhead Beach Regional Park is known best for its beach access to the Russian River....
Other beaches
Agate Beach
Bolinas
Agate Beach, a 6.6-acre coastal gem near Bolinas in Marin County, California, beckons water enthusiasts...
Alder Creek Beach
Big Sur
Alder Creek Beach, located along Highway 1 in Big Sur, Monterey County, offers a serene...
Arroyo Burro Beach
Santa Barbara
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that...
Asilomar Natural Dunes Natural Preserve
Pacific Grove
Asilomar Dunes Natural Preserve in Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, offers a serene escape for...
Asilomar State Beach
Pacific Grove
Please note: leashed dogs are allowed at Asilomar State Beach. Please consider families with infants...
Avila Beach
Avila Beach
Please note: dogs are allowed on Avila Beach (leashed) before 10 a.m. and after 5...
Baker Beach
San Francisco
Dog-friendly Mile-long Baker Beach in San Francisco lies at the foot of the rugged cliffs...
Balboa Beach
Balboa
Balboa Beach, located on the Orange County coast in California, offers a delightful seaside escape...
Beachfront Park
Crescent City
This is a great park to see some of the local attractions, ride your bike,...
Big Lagoon County Park
Trinidad
Please note: ocean side of the sand spit can host sneaker waves. Keep the kids...
Black Point Coastal Access Trail
The Sea Ranch
Black Point Coastal Access Trail – 0.25 miles one way – crosses the bluffs to...
Bluff Top Sea Ranch Access Trail
The Sea Ranch
The Bluff Top Trail – 3 miles one way – runs along the headlands from...
Bolinas Beach
Bolinas
Bolinas Beach is an off-leash beach that can be hard to find, as residents of...
Butterfly Beach
Montecito
Butterfly Beach, located in Montecito along the California coast in Santa Barbara County, is a...
Carmel Meadows Beach
Carmel By The Sea
Carmel Meadows Beach, located in Carmel By The Sea along the Monterey County coast, is...
Carmel River State Beach
Carmel By The Sea
Carmel River State Beach, located in Carmel By The Sea along the Monterey County coast,...
Carmet Beach
Bodega Bay
Long sandy beaches below rugged headlands, a craggy coastline with natural arches and secluded coves...
Caspar Beach
Caspar
Caspar Beach, situated on the stunning California Coast in Mendocino County, is a haven for...
Cayucos State Beach
Cayucos
Cayucos State Beach is known for its beauty, fishing pier and historical buildings. Many of the buildings...
Centerville Beach County Park
Ferndale
Please note: dogs under complete voice control are allowed off leash on entire beach October...
Chambers Beach
Tahoma
Chambers Beach, located one mile south of Homewood on Hwy. 89 in Tahoma, El Dorado...
Chicken Ranch Beach
Point Reyes Station
Chicken Ranch Beach, located in Point Reyes Station, Marin County, California Coast, is a picturesque...
Cook’s Beach
Gualala
Cook’s Beach, located just north of Gualala in Mendocino County along the California Coast, offers...
Corona del Mar Main Beach
Corona Del Mar
Corona del Mar Main Beach, located in Orange County along the California Coast, offers a...
Coronado Dog Beach
Coronado
Coronado’s Dog Beach offers leash-free fun year-round and is conveniently located across from Sunset Park...
County Line Beach
Malibu
Located along the Malibu coast in Los Angeles County, County Line Beach is a popular...
Crab County Park beach
Ferndale
Crab County Park beach, located in Ferndale, Humboldt County, is a charming off-leash beach that...
Crescent Beach
Crescent City
This is a long stretch of beach between South Beach and Endert's Beach that has...
Davenport Beach
Davenport
Davenport Beach, located in Santa Cruz County along the California Coast, offers a serene escape...
Del Mar City Beach
Del Mar
Del Mar Beach stretches from 15th Street near Seagrove Park and Powerhouse Park northward to...
Del Mar Dog-Friendly North Beach
Del Mar
North Beach, affectionately called “Dog Beach” by dog owners, is located north of 29th Street...
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...
Doran Regional Park
Bodega Bay
Dog-friendly Doran Regional Park in Bodega Bay has a 2-mile stretch of sandy beach for...
Duncan’s Landing
Bodega Bay
Duncan’s Landing, located in Bodega Bay, Sonoma County, is renowned for its historical significance as...
False Klamath Cove – Del Norte Coast Redwood State Park
Klamath
This easily accessible 1/2-mile of sandy beach is a beautiful place to explore with your...
Faria Beach Park
Ventura
Campsites at Faria Beach Park in Ventura, Ventura County, California, are highly sought after by...
Fisherman’s Beach
Avila Beach
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that...
Forestville River Access
Forestville
The trail leads to a spectacular view, perfect for swimming and enjoying the scenery. Fishing...
Freshwater Lagoon Beach
Trinidad
Freshwater Lagoon Beach, located in Trinidad, Humboldt County, along the California Coast, offers a serene...
Furlong Gulch
Bodega Bay
Long sandy beaches below rugged headlands, a craggy coastline with natural arches and secluded coves...
Garrapata State Beach
Carmel By The Sea
Garrapata State Beach, located in Carmel By The Sea, Monterey County, California Coast, is a...
Gold Bluffs Beach and Campground
Orick
Gold Bluffs Beach and Campground, situated within the picturesque dunes along a stunning 10-mile stretch...
Greenwood Creek State Beach
Elk
Greenwood Creek State Beach, which is west of downtown Elk, offers beach walks and kayaking....
Greyhound Rock Beach
Davenport
Greyhound Rock Beach, named for the mudstone sea cliffs, offers a serene coastal escape about...
Gualala Point Regional Park and Beach
Gualala
The Gualala Point Regional park and beach is a 195-acre park on the Mendocino/Sonoma County...
Harbor Cove Beach (Mother’s Beach)
Ventura
Harbor Cove Beach, also known as “Mother’s Beach,” is a beloved destination in Ventura, California,...
Hidden Beach
Aptos
Hidden Beach in Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California Coast, is a serene oasis within a...
Hobson Beach Park
Ventura
Located North of Faria Beach Park and the Rincon Parkway along Highway 1 off the...
Hurricane Bay
Tahoe City
Hurricane Bay Beach is located on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore where local homeowners moor their...
Its Beach
Santa Cruz
Its Beach, located in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California Coast, is a hidden gem...
Jug Handle Beach
Fort Bragg
Jug Handle Beach, situated within Jug Handle State Natural Reserve in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County,...
Kehoe Beach
Inverness
A half-mile walk alongside a marsh and over a series of sand dunes takes you...
Kellogg Beach
Crescent City
Leashed dogs are welcome at Kellogg Beach, a small remote beach north of Crescent City....
Kiva Beach
South Lake Tahoe
Dog-friendly Kiva Beach offers a strip of lakefront beach at the mouth of Taylor Creek...
Lake Forest Beach
Tahoe City
Lake Forest Beach in Tahoe City, Placer County, is a serene destination for water fun...
Leo Carrillo State Park & State Beach
Malibu
Leo Carrillo State Park & State Beach, located in Malibu along the Los Angeles County...
Limantour Beach
Marshall
Limantour Beach is a two-mile-long, narrow spit of sand bound between Drakes Bay and an...
Little Harbor Campground
Two Harbors
Little Harbor Campground is a picturesque, beachfront campground located about seven miles east of Two...
Little Sur River Beach
Carmel By The Sea
Little Sur River Beach, located in Carmel By The Sea, Monterey County, is a delightful...
Luffenholtz Beach
Trinidad
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that...
Ma-le’l Dunes
Arcata
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that...
Mad River County Park
Arcata
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that...
Main Beach
Laguna Beach
Dog-friendly Main Beach is the largest and most popular stretch of beach in Laguna Beach,...
Main Beach – Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar, located in San Diego County along the California Coast, boasts a long-standing reputation...
Manresa State Beach
Aptos
Manresa State Beach, located in Aptos, Santa Cruz County along the California Coast, offers a...
Marin Headlands
Sausalito
You’ve seen the views a million times in photographs, but if you haven’t soaked them...
Marshall Gulch
Bodega Bay
Long sandy beaches below rugged headlands, a craggy coastline with natural arches and secluded coves...
Mattole Road Beaches
Petrolia
There are many unnamed beaches along the remote Mattole Road near the town of Petrolia...
Mavericks Beach
Half Moon Bay
Located in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, along the stunning California Coast, Mavericks Beach...
Mile Rock Beach
San Francisco
Mile Rock Beach in San Francisco offers a peaceful setting, perfect for a leisurely stroll...
Mill Creek Picnic Area
Big Sur
Mill Creek Picnic Area in Big Sur, Monterey County, is a serene spot that offers...
Miller Boat Launch
Marshall
Miller Boat Launch is a very popular four acre site on the east side of...
Mondos Beach
Ventura
Mondos Beach in Ventura, Ventura County, California, is a versatile destination catering to families, sunbathers,...
Montara State Beach
Montara
This beach is a popular location for visitors who enjoy exploring the beach tide pools...
Monterey State Beach
Seaside
Monterey State Beach, located in Seaside along the Monterey County coast, offers a unique experience...
Moonstone Beach
Trinidad
Moonstone Beach, located just south of Trinidad in Humboldt County along the California Coast, offers...
Moran Lake Park
Santa Cruz
Moran Lake Park surrounds a lagoon in the Live Oak area of Santa Cruz. The...
Morro Bay State Park
Morro Bay
Let Morro Rock, a major coastal landmark, be your guide as you explore two dog-friendly...
Morro Strand Beach
Cayucos
Morro Strand Beach in Cayucos, San Luis Obispo County, along the California Coast, is a...
Moss Landing Beach
Moss Landing
Romp on this beach tucked in behind a main street in Moss Landing. This beach...
Navarro River Redwoods State Park
Elk
After winding over rolling hills and through the Anderson Valley, motorists traveling along Highway 128...
Nevada Beach and Campground
Zephyr Cove
Dog-friendly Nevada Beach is located about a mile from the parking lot at Highway 50...
Newport Beach
Newport Beach
Newport Beach includes more than eight miles of beaches that stretch from the Santa Ana...
North Beach at Zephyr Cove Resort
Zephyr Cove
Dogs aren't allowed on the beautiful, sandy beach at Zephyr Cove Resort, but you're welcome...
Obexer’s General Store
Homewood
Obexer's Boat Company is a family-owned and operated full-service marina on Lake Tahoe's beautiful West...
Oceano Dunes State Park
Oceano
Leashed dogs are allowed on the beach, but be careful in the only California State...
Oceano Dunes SVRA
Oceano
This off road area is among the most popular and unique of California State Parks....
Oil Piers Beach
Ventura
Oil Piers Beach is a long stretch of sand located between the Ventura County communities...
Olde Port Beach
Avila Beach
Olde Port Beach, located in Avila Beach along the San Luis Obispo County coast, 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...
Palm State Beach
Watsonville
Palm State Beach, located in the vicinity of Pajaro Dunes at the southern end of...
Patton Landing
Carnelian Bay
Patton Landing is a small rocky beach that has picnic tables, restrooms and a nature...
Pebble Beach
Crescent City
Pebble Beach is a long string of connected coves in Crescent City in Northern California....
Pebble Beach Coastal Access Trail
The Sea Ranch
Pebble Beach Coastal Access Trail weaves through pines and meadow to a sandy cove reached...
Pfeiffer Beach
Big Sur
Pfeiffer Beach, a renowned spot on the Big Sur coast in Monterey County, California, offers...
Pinnacle Gulch Coastal Access Trail
Bodega Bay
The Pinnacle Gulch Coastal Access Trail leads to a beautiful, quiet beach on Bodega Bay....
Pleasure Point Beach
Santa Cruz
Pleasure Point Beach, located on the northern Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz County, California, is...
Point Reyes National Seashore
Marshall
Point Reyes National Seashore is a 71,000-acre preserve on a distinctive, triangle-shaped peninsula north of...
Poplar Beach
Half Moon Bay
Poplar Beach in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, along the California Coast, offers a...
Portuguese Beach
Bodega Bay
Three miles north of Bodega Bay on Highway 1, Portuguese Beach in Sonoma County is...
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Orick
Fifty miles north of Eureka, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park protects sandy beaches and open meadows...
Regan Memorial City Beach
South Lake Tahoe
Regan Memorial City Beach is a pretty little beach tucked away in one of South...
Rio Del Mar State Beach
Aptos
Located in Aptos along the stunning Santa Cruz County coastline, Rio Del Mar State Beach...
Rockaway Beach
Pacifica
Rockaway Beach in Pacifica, located in San Mateo County along the California Coast, offers a...
Rodeo Beach
Mill Valley
Rodeo Beach in Mill Valley, Marin County, along the California Coast, is a dog-friendly destination...
Samoa Dunes Recreation Area
Samoa
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that...
Sand Dollar Beach & Jade Cove
Big Sur
Sand Dollar Beach & Jade Cove, located along Monterey’s Big Sur coast in Monterey County,...
Sandy Beach at Monte Rio
Monte Rio
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that...
Santa Claus Beach
Santa Barbara
Santa Claus Beach, a local favorite along the California Coast in Carpinteria, is a hidden...
Santa Maria Beach
Point Reyes Station
Santa Maria Beach, located in Point Reyes National Seashore, is a serene coastal gem on...
Schoolhouse Beach
Bodega Bay
Schoolhouse Beach in Bodega Bay, Sonoma County, is a charming spot for water fun that...
Sea Ranch Public Access Trails
The Sea Ranch
Sonoma County Regional Parks manages 6 dog-friendly public access trails in The Sea Ranch, a...
Shell Beach
Bodega Bay
Shell Beach, located between Jenner and Bodega Bay on Highway One, is a beloved destination...
Shell Beach Coastal Access Trail
The Sea Ranch
Shell Beach Coastal Access Trail runs through pines and meadow to a wide, sandy beach...
Silver Strand Beach
Oxnard
Silver Strand Beach in Oxnard, Ventura County, along the California Coast, is a haven for...
South Beach
Crescent City
South Beach is located south of Crescent City Harbor near Highway 101. Leashed dogs are...
South Beach – Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar, located in San Diego County along the California Coast, offers a delightful beach...
South Humboldt Bay & Ocean Beach Access
Eureka
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that...
Sportsmens Club
Pleasant Hill
Nestled along the picturesque California Coast in Contra Costa County, the Sportsmens Club at Point...
Stengel Beach Coastal Access Trail
The Sea Ranch
Stengel Beach Coastal Access Trail is short path that leads to a wooden staircase and...
Stillwater Cove Regional Park
Jenner
This 210 acre park includes a campground with coin operated shower facilities and flush restrooms,...
Stinson Beach and Upton’s Beach
Marshall
Parking at Upton's Beach from Stinson Beach is near the southern end of the strand,...
Summerland Beach
Summerland
Summerland Beach, located about 5 minutes south of Santa Barbara on the California Coast, is...
Sunny Cove Beach
Santa Cruz
Sunny Cove Beach in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California, is a picturesque destination along...
Surfer’s Point Beach
Ventura
Surfer’s Point Beach, located off Figueroa Street in Ventura, is renowned as one of California’s...
Toro Creek Dog Beach
Morro Bay
Toro Creek Dog Beach in Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, California Coast, is a...
Trinidad State Beach
Trinidad
Trinidad State Beach is a long stretch of sandy beach just north of the Trinidad...
Twin Lakes State Beach
Santa Cruz
Twin Lakes State Beach in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, along the Central Coast, is...
Van Damme State Beach
Little River
Van Damme State Beach, located in the picturesque town of Little River, just 2-3 miles...
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...
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...
Willow Creek Beach
Big Sur
Willow Creek Beach, located along Highway 1 in Big Sur, Monterey County, California, is a...
Wright’s Beach
Bodega Bay
Long sandy beaches below rugged headlands, a craggy coastline with natural arches and secluded coves...
Zephyr Cove Resort
Zephyr Cove
Tahoe abounds with dog-friendly places to stay, but for location and convenience, it’s hard to...