Which beaches allow dogs in the Orange County region?
8 verified: Bolsa Chica State Beach; Corona del Mar State Beach; Doheny State Beach; Huntington Dog Beach; Huntington State Beach; Laguna Beach city beaches; Newport Beach city beaches; San Clemente State Beach.
Beaches in the Orange County region (Orange County) where dogs are allowed, from official agency rules.
Checked October 26, 2026. Published when at least three verified places qualify; this list covers only places verified so far, sorted by town and name.
| Place | Type | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corona del Mar State Beach | beach | Corona Del Mar | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed before 10 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m. Dogs not allowed on the beach or any beachfront sidewalk between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., including the ocean front beaches and bay front beaches. Park unit operated by City of Newport Beach. Check website at https://www.newportbeachca.gov/how-do-i-/find/beach-information for more information. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Doheny State Beach | beach | Dana Point | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on beaches. Dogs must be leashed and attended to by an adult at all times. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Bolsa Chica State Beach | beach | Huntington Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on the multiuse trail (bike path). Dogs not allowed on sand. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Huntington Dog Beach | beach | Huntington Beach | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Huntington State Beach | beach | Huntington Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on the multiuse trail (bike path). Dogs not allowed on sand. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Laguna Beach city beaches | beach | Laguna Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. From June 15 to September 10, dogs are allowed on the beach only before 9:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. The rest of the year they are allowed at any time. Dogs are prohibited every day at Thousand Steps Beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Newport Beach city beaches | beach | Newport Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not allowed on any ocean or bay beach, or any beachfront sidewalk, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Before 10 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m., leashed dogs are allowed. Off-leash dogs are never allowed. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| San Clemente State Beach | beach | San Clemente | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails or the beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |