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    "citation": "Santa Monica State Beach (Santa Monica, CA): No. Dogs are not allowed on the sand or in the water. Leashed dogs may use the boardwalk and the paved pedestrian path. Source: City of Santa Monica, California Department of Parks and Recreation, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/santa-monica-state-beach/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).",
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