Beaches near California Wine Country
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Big River State Beach
Mendocino
Big River State Beach is located on the south side of Mendocino, about 2 miles north of Little River. 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...
Glass Beach
Fort Bragg
Glass Beach is the well-known southern beach of MacKerricher State Park in Fort Bragg. Dogs on leash are welcome.
New Brighton State Beach
Capitola
New Brighton, once known as China Beach, was the site of a Chinese fishing village during the 1870s and 1880s.
Seacliff State Beach
Aptos
Seacliff State Beach in Aptos, California, offers a welcoming retreat for dog lovers and their furry friends. This picturesque beach...
Seaside Beach
Fort Bragg
Seaside Beach is a beautiful and dog-friendly beach located approximately 6 miles north of Fort Bragg. It offers stunning views...
Steelhead Beach Regional Park
Forestville
Steelhead Beach Regional Park is known best for its beach access to the Russian River. However, this 26 acre park...
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Alder Creek Beach
Big Sur
Alder Creek Beach, located along Highway 1 in Big Sur, Monterey County, offers a serene escape for both humans and...
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...
Asilomar Natural Dunes Natural Preserve
Pacific Grove
Asilomar Dunes Natural Preserve in Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, offers a serene escape for both two-legged and four-legged visitors....
Asilomar State Beach
Pacific Grove
Please note: leashed dogs are allowed at Asilomar State Beach. Please consider families with infants and young children who frequent...
Black Point Coastal Access Trail
The Sea Ranch
Black Point Coastal Access Trail – 0.25 miles one way – crosses the bluffs to a curving, quarter-mile beach reached...
Bluff Top Sea Ranch Access Trail
The Sea Ranch
The Bluff Top Trail – 3 miles one way – runs along the headlands from Walk On Beach to Gualala...
Butterfly Beach
Montecito
Butterfly Beach, located in Montecito along the California coast in Santa Barbara County, is a picturesque on-leash beach that stands...
Carmel Meadows Beach
Carmel By The Sea
Carmel Meadows Beach, located in Carmel By The Sea along the Monterey County coast, is a serene destination offering a...
Carmel River State Beach
Carmel By The Sea
Carmel River State Beach, located in Carmel By The Sea along the Monterey County coast, offers a picturesque one-mile crescent...
Carmet Beach
Bodega Bay
Long sandy beaches below rugged headlands, a craggy coastline with natural arches and secluded coves are features that make Sonoma...
Caspar Beach
Caspar
Caspar Beach, situated on the stunning California Coast in Mendocino County, is a haven for water enthusiasts and their furry...
Cook’s Beach
Gualala
Cook’s Beach, located just north of Gualala in Mendocino County along the California Coast, offers a serene retreat for water-loving...
Davenport Beach
Davenport
Davenport Beach, located in Santa Cruz County along the California Coast, offers a serene escape for water-loving visitors and their...
Doran Regional Park
Bodega Bay
Dog-friendly Doran Regional Park in Bodega Bay has a 2-mile stretch of sandy beach for visitors to picnic, fly kites,...
Duncan’s Landing
Bodega Bay
Duncan’s Landing, located in Bodega Bay, Sonoma County, is renowned for its historical significance as an early-day landing point for...
Forestville River Access
Forestville
The trail leads to a spectacular view, perfect for swimming and enjoying the scenery. Fishing is excellent but challenging. A...
Furlong Gulch
Bodega Bay
Long sandy beaches below rugged headlands, a craggy coastline with natural arches and secluded coves are features that make Sonoma...
Garrapata State Beach
Carmel By The Sea
Garrapata State Beach, located in Carmel By The Sea, Monterey County, California Coast, is a haven for water enthusiasts and...
Greenwood Creek State Beach
Elk
Greenwood Creek State Beach, which is west of downtown Elk, offers beach walks and kayaking. There is a lot of...
Greyhound Rock Beach
Davenport
Greyhound Rock Beach, named for the mudstone sea cliffs, offers a serene coastal escape about seven miles north of Davenport...
Gualala Point Regional Park and Beach
Gualala
The Gualala Point Regional park and beach is a 195-acre park on the Mendocino/Sonoma County line with a little bit...
Hidden Beach
Aptos
Hidden Beach in Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California Coast, is a serene oasis within a 1.5-acre neighborhood park, offering a...
Jug Handle Beach
Fort Bragg
Jug Handle Beach, situated within Jug Handle State Natural Reserve in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, offers a serene coastal retreat...
Kiva Beach
South Lake Tahoe
Dog-friendly Kiva Beach offers a strip of lakefront beach at the mouth of Taylor Creek on Tahoe's southwest shore.
Little Sur River Beach
Carmel By The Sea
Little Sur River Beach, located in Carmel By The Sea, Monterey County, is a delightful destination for water fun enthusiasts...
Manresa State Beach
Aptos
Manresa State Beach, located in Aptos, Santa Cruz County along the California Coast, offers a serene getaway for beach-loving travelers...
Marshall Gulch
Bodega Bay
Long sandy beaches below rugged headlands, a craggy coastline with natural arches and secluded coves are features that make Sonoma...
Mill Creek Picnic Area
Big Sur
Mill Creek Picnic Area in Big Sur, Monterey County, is a serene spot that offers more than just picturesque views....
Monterey State Beach
Seaside
Monterey State Beach, located in Seaside along the Monterey County coast, offers a unique experience for dog owners seeking a...
Moss Landing Beach
Moss Landing
Romp on this beach tucked in behind a main street in Moss Landing. This beach is located behind MBARI. There...