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Dogs in Big Sur
The Highway 1 coast south of Carmel: state parks, campgrounds and cabins between the mountains and the sea.
Can I bring my dog in Big Sur?
7 of 11 verified places in Big Sur allow dogs in at least some areas. No verified off-leash area yet. 1 beach allows dogs. 3 places to stay take dogs.
On this page: beaches and shoreline · parks · places to stay · towns
Beaches and shoreline
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pfeiffer Beach (Los Padres National Forest) | Big Sur | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Molera State Park | Big Sur | No | No. Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. | Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. | October 26, 2026 |
| John Little State Natural Reserve | Big Sur | No | No. No public access to this unit. | No public access to this unit. | October 26, 2026 |
| Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park | Big Sur | No | No. Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. | Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. | October 26, 2026 |
| Limekiln State Park | Big Sur | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed in the campground and on the beach on leash. Dogs are not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park | Big Sur | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on the Warden's Path and River Path, and in day-use lots and campground. Dogs not allowed on all other trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Point Sur State Historic Park | Big Sur | No | No. Public access for tours only. Dogs not allowed. | Public access for tours only. Dogs not allowed. | October 26, 2026 |
| Garrapata State Park | Carmel | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on the beach at Gate 19 (south end of the park) and trails leading to it. Dogs not allowed in all other areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
Places to stay
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sur Campground & Cabins | Big Sur | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: $5 per pet per night. Dogs are welcome at the campground but not in the cabins. | $5 per pet per night | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Fernwood Resort | Big Sur | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash. No pets in the motel, cabins or adventure tents. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Riverside Campground & Cabins | Big Sur | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per site; up to $30 per pet per night. No pets in the Studio Cabin. | Up to $30 per pet per night | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
Towns
Big Sur (10)
Counties
County rules apply in unincorporated areas: Monterey County.