California Dog Beaches, Parks & Recreation Areas in San Diego

Boxer at Dog Beach

A Dog Receives a Pat on the Head

California parks and beaches aren't just for humans to enjoy; they're for your canine best friends too. Below are dog-friendly parks and beaches in San Diego that are great for your dog to perfect its doggy-paddle, play fetch, or have a snore-fest on the warm sand.

Tips for trips to area beaches and parks

• Make sure that your dog is wearing a current license and has all its required, up-to-date vaccinations.
• Keep your dog on a leash until you get to the designated off-leash area.
• Always clean up after your pet.

Dog Beaches

Dog Beach - Ocean Beach
(24 hr. off-leash) - located at the west end of Voltaire St.

Fiesta Island - Mission Bay
Located in Mission Bay Park, dogs are allowed in all areas except for the Youth Campground and Least Tern nesting sites (seasonal). Daily 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

North Beach Dog Run - Coronado
(24 hr. off-leash) - located on Ocean Blvd. near Sunset Park at the northern end of the beach next to the U.S. Naval Station entrance. Dogs must be leashed until you reach the beach. Foot shower and free dog litter bags at the entrance to the run.

Del Mar Dog Beach - Del Mar
(post-Labor Day thru June 14 off-leash) - located at Via De La Valle and Highway 101 at the rivermouth. Off-leash area is north of 29th St.

Dog Parks & Recreation Areas

Morley Field Dog Park - Balboa Park
(24 hr. off-leash) - located northwest of the tennis courts at Morley Field.

Embarcadero Marina Park North & South - San Diego Bay
(leashed only) - runs parallel to Pacific Highway. 6:30 am - 10:30 pm

Grape Street Dog Park - South Park
(off-leash) - 5-acre, unfenced area is available for off-leash use Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 9:00 pm; Saturday - Sunday, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm. Located at Grape St. and Granada Ave.

Dusty Rhodes Park - Ocean Beach
(24-hr. off-leash) 1.5 acre, fenced area. Located on Sunset Cliffs Blvd. between Nimitz and West Point Loma Blvd. Closed Mondays, 6:00 - 9:00 am for maintenance.

Traveling with Your Pet

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