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Dogs in Big Sur, California
6 of 10 places verified in Big Sur allow dogs in at least some areas.
Also as markdown and in the API.
City rules
Big Sur has no city dog ordinance in our records yet. In unincorporated areas, Monterey County rules apply; inside each park or business, the rule on its own page applies. Know the ordinance?
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 |
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 |
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