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Dogs in Berkeley, California
6 of 7 places verified in Berkeley allow dogs in at least some areas, including 2 dog parks.
Also as markdown and in the API.
City rules
Berkeley has no city dog ordinance in our records yet. In unincorporated areas, Alameda County rules apply; inside each park or business, the rule on its own page applies. Know the ordinance?
Dog parks and off-leash areas
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohlone Dog Park | Berkeley | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 28, 2026 |
| Park at the Berkeley Waterfront Off-Leash Area | Berkeley | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
Places to eat and drink
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilman Brewing Co. Berkeley | Berkeley | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed dogs on the front patio, close to your table. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Headlands Brewing Berkeley Beer Garden | Berkeley | Yes | Yes. | The page says only "Dogs welcome"; it does not say where on | October 31, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaughlin Eastshore State Park State Seashore | Berkeley | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Tilden Nature Area | Berkeley | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 28, 2026 |
Places to stay
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Quinta Inn Berkeley* | Berkeley | 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.
Nearby, outside city limits
Regional and national parkland and shoreline within 7 miles of Berkeley's places, nearest first. Their rules are the managing agency's, not the city's.
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 | |
| Sobrante Ridge Botanic Regional Preserve | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 | |
| Wildcat Canyon Regional Park | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
Other cities in the East Bay: Alameda · Fremont · Livermore · Oakland · Piedmont · Walnut Creek
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