Which beaches allow dogs in the San Diego County region?
9 verified: Cardiff State Beach; Coronado Dog Beach; Dog Beach (Ocean Beach, San Diego); Main Beach (Del Mar); North Beach (Del Mar Dog Beach); San Elijo State Beach; San Onofre State Beach; Silver Strand State Beach; South Carlsbad State Beach.
Beaches in the San Diego County region (San Diego County) where dogs are allowed, from official agency rules.
Checked October 26, 2026 to October 28, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff State Beach | beach | Cardiff by the Sea | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed at Cardiff Reef and Seaside, South of Tower 16, but must remain on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| San Elijo State Beach | beach | Cardiff by the Sea | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| South Carlsbad State Beach | beach | Carlsbad | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Coronado Dog Beach | beach | Coronado | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash only on the designated Dog Beach area at 200 Ocean Boulevard and must be leashed at all points before reaching it. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 |
| Silver Strand State Beach | beach | Coronado | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in the parking lots and RV campground. Dogs not allowed on beach or bayside. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Main Beach (Del Mar) | beach | Del Mar | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. From June 16 through Labor Day, no dogs are allowed at any time. From the day after Labor Day through June 15, dogs must be leashed at all times except from dawn to 8:00 a.m. The area runs between Powerhouse Park and 29th Street. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 28, 2026 |
| North Beach (Del Mar Dog Beach) | beach | Del Mar | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. From the day after Labor Day through June 15, dogs may be off leash under voice control. From June 16 through Labor Day, dogs must be leashed at all times except from dawn to 8:00 a.m. The area runs from 29th Street north to the Solana Beach border. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 28, 2026 |
| San Onofre State Beach | beach | San Clemente | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed in buildings or on the beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Dog Beach (Ocean Beach, San Diego) | beach | San Diego | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 |