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

69 of 89 verified places in the South Bay allow dogs in at least some areas. Off leash is stated for 34 places, including Bubb Park, Butcher Dog Park, and Cooper Park. 14 places to stay take dogs.

## Cities with their own page

- [Mountain View](https://dogpolicies.com/cities/mountain-view/): 11 verified places
- [Palo Alto](https://dogpolicies.com/cities/palo-alto/): 7 verified places
- [San Jose](https://dogpolicies.com/cities/san-jose/): 22 verified places
- [Santa Clara](https://dogpolicies.com/cities/santa-clara/): 9 verified places

## Big parks and beaches outside any city

| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/bear-creek-redwoods-preserve-midpen/) |  | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/coyote-valley-open-space-preserve-scvosa/) |  | No | No. Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the preserve, except service animals. | 2026-11-01 |
| [El Sereno Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/el-sereno-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 |
| [Foothills Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/foothills-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 |
| [Fremont Older Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/fremont-older-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 |
| [Long Ridge Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/long-ridge-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 |
| [Los Trancos Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/los-trancos-preserve-midpen/) |  | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Mayyan 'Ooyakma - Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/mayyan-ooyakma-coyote-ridge-open-space-preserve-scvosa/) |  | No | No. Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the preserve, except service animals. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Monte Bello Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/monte-bello-preserve-midpen/) |  | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Picchetti Ranch Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/picchetti-ranch-preserve-midpen/) |  | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/rancho-canada-del-oro-open-space-preserve/) |  | No | No. Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the preserve, except service animals. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Rancho San Antonio Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/rancho-san-antonio-preserve-midpen/) |  | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Russian Ridge Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/russian-ridge-preserve-midpen/) |  | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Saratoga Gap Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/saratoga-gap-preserve-midpen/) |  | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Sierra Azul Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/sierra-azul-preserve-midpen/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not allowed on Mount Umunhum (trail, summit, parking lots or road, including in cars). The district's page for this preserve does not describe the rest of the preserve. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/sierra-vista-open-space-preserve-scvosa/) |  | No | No. Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the preserve, except service animals. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Skyline Ridge Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/skyline-ridge-preserve-midpen/) |  | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-31 |
| [St. Joseph's Hill Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/st-joseph-s-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 |
| [Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Area](https://dogpolicies.com/places/stevens-creek-shoreline-nature-area-midpen/) |  | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-31 |

## Dog parks and off-leash areas

| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Bubb Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/bubb-park/) | Mountain View | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the designated area, every day from 6 to 10 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to sunset. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Butcher Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/butcher-dog-park/) | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Calle Del Mundo Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/calle-del-mundo-park-dog-park/) | Santa Clara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Cooper Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/cooper-park-mountain-view/) | Mountain View | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the designated area, Monday to Friday from 6 to 10 a.m. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Cuesta Annex](https://dogpolicies.com/places/cuesta-annex/) | Mountain View | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the designated area, every day from 6 to 10 a.m. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Cuesta Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/cuesta-park/) | Mountain View | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the designated area, every day from 6 a.m. to sunset. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Delano Manongs Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/delano-manongs-park-dog-park-milpitas/) | Milpitas | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Discovery Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/discovery-dog-park/) | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Dog Park at 2330 Calle De Luna](https://dogpolicies.com/places/calle-de-luna-dog-park/) | Santa Clara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Eagle Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/eagle-park-mountain-view/) | Mountain View | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the designated area, Monday to Friday from 6 to 10 a.m. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Ed R. Levin County Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/ed-levin-county-park-dog-park/) | Milpitas | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Eddie Souza Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/eddie-souza-park-dog-park/) | Santa Clara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Gateway Crossing Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/gateway-crossing-park-dog-park/) | Santa Clara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Greer Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/greer-park-dog-park/) | Palo Alto | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Hecker Pass Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/hecker-pass-park-dog-park/) | Gilroy | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Hellyer County Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/hellyer-county-park-dog-park/) | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Hillview Soccer Field Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/hillview-soccer-field-dog-park/) | Los Altos | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Hoover Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/hoover-park-dog-park/) | Palo Alto | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Jeffrey Fontana Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/jeffrey-fontana-dog-park/) | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Jollyman Park Dog Off-Leash Area](https://dogpolicies.com/places/jollyman-park-dola/) | Cupertino | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the off-leash area, every day from 9 to 11 a.m. and from two hours before sunset to one hour after sunset. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Larry J. Marsalli Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/marsalli-park-dog-park/) | Santa Clara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Las Palmas Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/las-palmas-park-dog-park/) | Sunnyvale | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Lawrence Station Community Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/lawrence-station-dog-park/) | Santa Clara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Linda Vista Park Dog Off-Leash Area](https://dogpolicies.com/places/linda-vista-park-dola/) | Cupertino | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the off-leash area: every day from 8 a.m. to noon for all dogs, and from three hours before sunset to sunset for little and delicate dogs only. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Los Gatos Creek County Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/los-gatos-creek-county-dog-park/) | Campbell | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Mary Avenue Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/mary-avenue-dog-park/) | Cupertino | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [McKelvey Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/mckelvey-park/) | Mountain View | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the designated area, Monday to Friday from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. | 2026-10-29 |
| [McKenzie Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/mckenzie-park-dog-park/) | Los Altos | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Mitchell Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/mitchell-park-dog-park/) | Palo Alto | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Miyuki Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/miyuki-dog-park/) | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Peers Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/peers-park-dog-park/) | Palo Alto | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Pyramid Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/pyramid-park-dog-park/) | Mountain View | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Raleigh Linear Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/raleigh-linear-dog-park/) | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Raymond G. Gamma Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/raymond-g-gamma-dog-park/) | Santa Clara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Rengstorff Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/rengstorff-park-dog-park/) | Mountain View | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Ryland Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/ryland-dog-park/) | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Saratoga Creek Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/saratoga-creek-dog-park/) | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Selma Olinder Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/selma-olinder-dog-park/) | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Shoreline Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/shoreline-dog-park/) | Mountain View | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [St. James Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/st-james-dog-park/) | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Tully Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/tully-dog-park/) | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Watson Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/watson-dog-park/) | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Welch Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/welch-dog-park/) | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-29 |
| [Whisman Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/whisman-park/) | Mountain View | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the designated area, every day from 6 to 10 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to sunset. | 2026-10-29 |

## Parks

| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Baylands Nature Preserve (Palo Alto)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/baylands-nature-preserve-palo-alto/) | Palo Alto | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Foothills Nature Preserve (Palo Alto)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/foothills-nature-preserve-palo-alto/) | Palo Alto | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on weekdays only, never on weekends or city holidays. They may not be left in a car or tied up outside the preserve. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Henry W. Coe State Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/henry-w-coe-state-park/) | Morgan Hill | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only at the Coe Ranch Entrance in the Coe Ranch Campground, paved areas, and the ½-mile Live Oak Trail that connects the visitor center to the Entrance Parking Lot. If camping in the Coe Ranch Campground, dogs must be with you in your tent or vehicle at night. Dogs not allowed anywhere else inside the park, which includes the Manzanita Point Hike-In Group Camps, Blue Oak Equestrian/Hike-In Group Camp, Poverty Flat Hike-In Group Camp, Hunting Hollow Entrance, and Dowdy Entrance. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Martial Cottle Park State Recreation Area](https://dogpolicies.com/places/martial-cottle-park-state-recreation-area/) | San Jose | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Pearson-Arastradero Preserve (Palo Alto)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/pearson-arastradero-preserve-palo-alto/) | Palo Alto | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash and under physical control at all times. | 2026-11-01 |

## Places to stay

| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Best Western Inn Santa Clara](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-inn-santa-clara/) | Santa Clara | 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 Lanai Garden Inn & Suites](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-lanai-garden-inn-and-suites-san-jose/) | San Jose | 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 Airport Plaza](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-plus-airport-plaza-san-jose/) | San Jose | 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 Brookside Inn](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-plus-brookside-inn-milpitas/) | Milpitas | 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 Forest Park Inn](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-plus-forest-park-inn-gilroy/) | Gilroy | 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 Silicon Valley Inn](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-silicon-valley-inn-sunnyvale/) | Sunnyvale | 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 University Inn Santa Clara](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-university-inn-santa-clara/) | Santa Clara | 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 Jose - Airport](https://dogpolicies.com/places/extended-stay-america-san-jose-airport/) | San Jose | 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 Jose - Downtown](https://dogpolicies.com/places/extended-stay-america-san-jose-downtown/) | San Jose | 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 Jose – Milpitas – McCarthy Ranch](https://dogpolicies.com/places/extended-stay-america-san-jose-milpitas-mccarthy-ranch/) | Milpitas | 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 Jose Mountain View](https://dogpolicies.com/places/extended-stay-america-san-jose-mountain-view/) | Mountain View | 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 Jose Sunnyvale](https://dogpolicies.com/places/extended-stay-america-san-jose-sunnyvale/) | Sunnyvale | 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, Alviso](https://dogpolicies.com/places/extended-stay-america-alviso/) | Alviso | 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, Morgan Hill](https://dogpolicies.com/places/extended-stay-america-morgan-hill/) | Morgan Hill | 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 Jose](https://dogpolicies.com/places/extended-stay-america-san-jose/) | San Jose | 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 |
| [La Quinta Inn & Suites Morgan Hill](https://dogpolicies.com/places/la-quinta-inn-and-suites-morgan-hill/) | Morgan Hill | 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 San Jose Airport](https://dogpolicies.com/places/la-quinta-san-jose-airport/) | San Jose | 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 San Jose Airport](https://dogpolicies.com/places/motel-6-san-jose-airport/) | San Jose | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | 2026-10-28 |
| [Motel 6 San Jose Convention Center](https://dogpolicies.com/places/motel-6-san-jose-convention-center/) | San Jose | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | 2026-10-28 |
| [Motel 6 Sunnyvale North](https://dogpolicies.com/places/motel-6-sunnyvale-north/) | Sunnyvale | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | 2026-10-28 |
| [Motel 6 Sunnyvale South](https://dogpolicies.com/places/motel-6-sunnyvale-south/) | Sunnyvale | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | 2026-10-28 |

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