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title: "Dogs in the Peninsula: dog-friendly places and rules"
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# Dogs in the Peninsula

61 of 82 verified places in the Peninsula allow dogs in at least some areas. Off leash is stated for 28 places, including Adrian Dog Park, Bayside Dog Exercise Park, and Bayside-Joinville Park Dog Park. 9 beaches allow dogs. 9 places to stay take dogs.

## Cities with their own page

- [Burlingame](https://dogpolicies.com/cities/burlingame/): 7 verified places
- [Foster City](https://dogpolicies.com/cities/foster-city/): 6 verified places
- [Half Moon Bay](https://dogpolicies.com/cities/half-moon-bay/): 11 verified places
- [Pacifica](https://dogpolicies.com/cities/pacifica/): 6 verified places
- [Pescadero](https://dogpolicies.com/cities/pescadero/): 6 verified places
- [San Mateo](https://dogpolicies.com/cities/san-mateo/): 9 verified places

## Big parks and beaches outside any city

| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cloverdale Ranch Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/cloverdale-ranch-preserve-midpen/) |  | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Coal Creek Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/coal-creek-preserve-midpen/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less. | 2026-10-31 |
| [El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/el-corte-de-madera-creek-preserve-midpen/) |  | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-31 |
| [La Honda Creek Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/la-honda-creek-preserve-midpen/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Phleger Estate](https://dogpolicies.com/places/phleger-estate/) |  | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Pulgas Ridge Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/pulgas-ridge-preserve-midpen/) |  | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/purisima-creek-redwoods-preserve-midpen/) |  | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Ravenswood Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/ravenswood-preserve-midpen/) |  | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Teague Hill Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/teague-hill-preserve-midpen/) |  | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Thornewood Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/thornewood-preserve-midpen/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Windy Hill Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/windy-hill-preserve-midpen/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less. | 2026-10-31 |

## Dog parks and off-leash areas

| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Adrian Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/adrian-dog-park/) | Burlingame | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Bayside Dog Exercise Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/bayside-dog-exercise-park/) | Burlingame | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Bayside-Joinville Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/bayside-joinville-park-dog-park/) | San Mateo | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Beresford Park (Chanteloup Field)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/beresford-park-chanteloup-field/) | San Mateo | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only on Chanteloup Field, daily from 6 to 8 a.m. Leashed everywhere else and at other times. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Boothbay Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/boothbay-park/) | Foster City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the park's designated area, Monday to Saturday from 5 to 8 a.m. and Sunday from 5 to 9 a.m., and never on the synthetic turf. Leashed at other times. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Catamaran Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/catamaran-park/) | Foster City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the park's designated area, Monday to Saturday from 5 to 8 a.m. and Sunday from 5 to 9 a.m., and never on the synthetic turf. Leashed at other times. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Centennial Way Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/centennial-way-dog-park/) | South San Francisco | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Central Park (San Mateo)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/central-park-san-mateo/) | San Mateo | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only on Fitzgerald Field, daily from 6 to 8 a.m., and in the trial off-leash area (open since May 1, 2023) from 6 a.m. to sunset. Leashed everywhere else in the park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Cipriani Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/cipriani-dog-park/) | Belmont | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [City Hall Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/city-hall-dog-park-san-carlos/) | San Carlos | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Coastside Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/coastside-dog-park/) | Half Moon Bay | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-27 |
| [Cuernavaca Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/cuernavaca-park/) | Burlingame | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only on the grass, daily from 6 to 7:30 a.m. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Edgewater Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/edgewater-park-foster-city/) | Foster City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the park's designated area, Monday to Saturday from 5 to 8 a.m. and Sunday from 5 to 9 a.m., and never on the synthetic turf. Leashed at other times. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Esplanade Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/esplanade-beach/) | Pacifica | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | 2026-10-27 |
| [Farragut Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/farragut-park/) | Foster City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the park's designated area, Monday to Saturday from 5 to 8 a.m. and Sunday from 5 to 9 a.m., and never on the synthetic turf. Leashed at other times. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Foster City Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/foster-city-dog-park/) | Foster City | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Heather Dog Exercise Area](https://dogpolicies.com/places/heather-dog-exercise-area/) | San Carlos | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Laurie Meadows Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/laurie-meadows-park-dog-park/) | San Mateo | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Los Prados Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/los-prados-park-dog-park/) | San Mateo | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Nealon Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/nealon-park-dog-park/) | Menlo Park | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. The fenced field is a dog park only Monday to Friday from 8 to 10 a.m.; the rest of the time it is a softball and baseball field. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Ray Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/ray-dog-park/) | Burlingame | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Sanchez Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/sanchez-dog-park/) | Pacifica | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off-leash dog park, open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Tuesday. | 2026-10-27 |
| [Sea Cloud Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/sea-cloud-park/) | Foster City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the park's designated area, Monday to Saturday from 5 to 8 a.m. and Sunday from 5 to 9 a.m., and never on the synthetic turf. Leashed at other times. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Seal Point Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/seal-point-park-dog-park/) | San Mateo | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Skyline Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/skyline-park-burlingame/) | Burlingame | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Washington Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/washington-park-burlingame/) | Burlingame | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only by the Rose Garden, daily from 6 to 7:30 a.m., and on the outfield Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The outfield is closed to dogs December to February and June to August. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Willow Oaks Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/willow-oaks-dog-park/) | Menlo Park | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |

## Places to eat and drink

| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Half Moon Bay Brewing Company](https://dogpolicies.com/places/half-moon-bay-brewing-company-half-moon-bay/) | Half Moon Bay | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio and must be on a leash at all times. The FAQ answers for the company's locations and does not mention indoor seating. | 2026-11-01 |

## Beaches and shoreline

| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Bean Hollow State Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/bean-hollow-state-beach/) | Pescadero | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on the beach on leash. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Cañada Verde Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/canada-verde-beach/) | Half Moon Bay | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-27 |
| [Gray Whale Cove State Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/gray-whale-cove-state-beach/) | Pacifica | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Half Moon Bay State Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/half-moon-bay-state-beach/) | Half Moon Bay | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed on beach. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Montara State Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/montara-state-beach/) | Montara | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Pacifica State Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/pacifica-state-beach/) | Pacifica | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Pescadero State Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/pescadero-state-beach/) | Pescadero | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Pomponio State Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/pomponio-state-beach/) | San Gregorio | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Poplar Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/poplar-beach/) | Half Moon Bay | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-27 |
| [Rockaway Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/rockaway-beach-pacifica/) | Pacifica | Yes | Yes, on leash. | 2026-10-27 |
| [San Gregorio State Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/san-gregorio-state-beach/) | San Gregorio | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Surfer's Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/surfers-beach-half-moon-bay/) | Half Moon Bay | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-27 |
| [Thornton State Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/thornton-state-beach/) | Daly City | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-26 |

## Trails

| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Devil's Slide Trail](https://dogpolicies.com/places/devils-slide-trail-pacifica/) | Pacifica | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Mirada Surf Coastal Trail (Fitzgerald Marine Reserve)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/mirada-surf-coastal-trail-moss-beach/) | Moss Beach | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-31 |

## Parks

| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Año Nuevo State Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/ano-nuevo-state-park/) | Pescadero | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Burleigh H. Murray Ranch Park Property](https://dogpolicies.com/places/burleigh-h-murray-ranch-park-property/) | Half Moon Bay | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on a 6 foot leash on the service road only. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Butano State Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/butano-state-park/) | Pescadero | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campgrounds, and paved areas, and on fire roads. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Coyote Point Recreation Area](https://dogpolicies.com/places/coyote-point-recreation-area-san-mateo-county/) | San Mateo | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Flood Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/flood-park-menlo-park/) | Menlo Park | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Junipero Serra County Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/junipero-serra-park-san-bruno/) | San Bruno | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/pigeon-point-light-station-state-historic-park/) | Pescadero | No | No. Except on leash at Pistachio Beach, north of Pigeon Point. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Pillar Point Bluff](https://dogpolicies.com/places/pillar-point-bluff-moss-beach/) | Moss Beach | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Portola Redwoods State Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/portola-redwoods-state-park/) | La Honda | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on campsites and paved roads. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Quarry Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/quarry-park-el-granada/) | El Granada | Yes | Yes. | 2026-10-31 |
| [San Bruno Mountain State Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/san-bruno-mountain-state-park/) | Daly City | No | No. Park unit operated by San Mateo County, Parks Department. Check website at https://parks.smcgov.org/san-bruno-mountain-state-county-park for more information. | 2026-10-26 |

## Places to stay

| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Best Western Grosvenor](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-grosvenor/) |  | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-inn-and-suites-san-mateo-san-francisco-airport/) | San Mateo | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Best Western Plus Executive Suites](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-plus-executive-suites-redwood-city/) | Redwood City | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Best Western, 15 El Camino Real](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-15-el-camino-real/) |  | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Best Western, Redwood City](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-redwood-city/) | Redwood City | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Costanoa](https://dogpolicies.com/places/costanoa-pescadero/) | Pescadero | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per site; up to 50 lb each; up to $75 per stay. No pets at the pitch-your-own-tent sites. | 2026-10-28 |
| [Cypress Inn on Miramar Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/cypress-inn-on-miramar-beach-half-moon-bay/) | Half Moon Bay | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | 2026-10-31 |
| [El Rancho Inn, SureStay Collection by Best Western](https://dogpolicies.com/places/el-rancho-inn-surestay-collection-by-best-western-millbrae/) | Millbrae | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Extended Stay America - San Francisco - Belmont](https://dogpolicies.com/places/extended-stay-america-san-francisco-belmont/) | Belmont | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Extended Stay America, San Mateo](https://dogpolicies.com/places/extended-stay-america-san-mateo/) | San Mateo | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Half Moon Bay Inn](https://dogpolicies.com/places/half-moon-bay-inn-half-moon-bay/) | Half Moon Bay | Yes | Yes: $50 per pet per stay. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Half Moon Bay Lodge](https://dogpolicies.com/places/half-moon-bay-lodge-half-moon-bay/) | Half Moon Bay | Yes | Yes: $90 per stay. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Inn at Mavericks](https://dogpolicies.com/places/inn-at-mavericks-half-moon-bay/) | Half Moon Bay | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: up to 2 pets per room; $20 per pet per night. Dogs only in three ground-floor suites, two at most. Dogs may not be left unattended at any time. | 2026-11-01 |
| [La Quinta Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport N](https://dogpolicies.com/places/la-quinta-inn-and-suites-san-francisco-airport-n/) |  | Yes | Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay. | 2026-10-28 |
| [La Quinta Inn & Suites, Millbrae](https://dogpolicies.com/places/la-quinta-inn-and-suites-millbrae/) | Millbrae | Yes | Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay. | 2026-10-28 |
| [Motel 6, Belmont](https://dogpolicies.com/places/motel-6-belmont/) | Belmont | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | 2026-10-28 |

## Other places

| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Crystal Springs Rest Area (northbound Highway 280)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/crystal-springs-rest-area-highway-280-northbound/) | Burlingame | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | 2026-10-28 |

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