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Dogs in the Peninsula
From Daly City to Palo Alto, and the coast from Pacifica to Pescadero.
Can I bring my dog in the Peninsula?
57 of 77 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. 6 places to stay take dogs.
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Cities
- Burlingame
7 verified places.
- Foster City
6 verified places.
- Half Moon Bay
7 verified places.
- Pacifica
6 verified places.
- Pescadero
6 verified places.
- San Mateo
9 verified places.
Big parks and beaches
Regional and national parkland and shoreline that spans cities or sits outside any. Each is also listed on the nearest city pages.
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverdale Ranch Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Coal Creek Preserve | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less. | Required | October 31, 2026 | |
| El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| La Honda Creek Preserve | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less. | Required | October 31, 2026 | |
| Pulgas Ridge Preserve | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 31, 2026 | |
| Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Ravenswood Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Teague Hill Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Thornewood Preserve | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less. | Required | October 31, 2026 | |
| Windy Hill Preserve | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
Other towns
Towns with fewer verified places. A town gets its own page once it has its own dog rules on file or five verified places with a dog area, beach or trail among them.
Belmont
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cipriani Dog Park | Belmont | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Motel 6, Belmont* | Belmont | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
Daly City
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | Park unit operated by San Mateo County, Parks Department. Ch | October 26, 2026 |
| Thornton State Beach | Daly City | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 |
El Granada
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Park | El Granada | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 31, 2026 |
La Honda
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portola Redwoods State Park | La Honda | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on campsites and paved roads. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
Menlo Park
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flood Park | Menlo Park | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| 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. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Willow Oaks Dog Park | Menlo Park | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
Millbrae
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Rancho Inn, SureStay Collection by Best Western* | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| La Quinta Inn & 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. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
Montara
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montara State Beach | Montara | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
Moss Beach
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirada Surf Coastal Trail (Fitzgerald Marine Reserve) | Moss Beach | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Pillar Point Bluff | Moss Beach | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
Redwood City
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western Plus Executive Suites* | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
San Bruno
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junipero Serra County Park | San Bruno | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
San Carlos
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Hall Dog Park | San Carlos | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Heather Dog Exercise Area | San Carlos | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
San Gregorio
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomponio State Beach | San Gregorio | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 | |
| San Gregorio State Beach | San Gregorio | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 |
South San Francisco
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Way Dog Park | South San Francisco | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
Elsewhere in the Peninsula
Places whose records name no town.
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 | |
| 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 | |
| La Quinta Inn & 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. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
Counties
County rules apply in unincorporated areas: San Mateo County.