--- canonical: https://dogpolicies.com/cities/carmel/ title: "Dogs in Carmel, California: dog-friendly places" license: CC-BY-4.0 attribution: "DogPolicies, dogpolicies.com, CC BY 4.0, verified 2026-11-01" verified_at: 2026-11-01 spotlight: false city_rules_on_file: false json: https://dogpolicies.com/api/v1/cities.json --- # Dogs in Carmel, California 6 verified places in Carmel. Carmel has no city dog ordinance in our records yet; Monterey County rules apply in unincorporated areas, and each place's own rule is below. ## Places to eat and drink | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Folktale Winery & Vineyards](https://dogpolicies.com/places/folktale-winery-and-vineyards-carmel/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs on a leash, never left unattended, off the furniture and out of all buildings. Some experiences and events do not allow pets. | 2026-11-01 | ## Beaches and shoreline | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Carmel River State Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/carmel-river-state-beach/) | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-26 | ## Parks | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Garrapata State Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/garrapata-state-park/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on the beach at Gate 19 (south end of the park) and trails leading to it. Dogs not allowed in all other areas. | 2026-10-26 | | [Point Lobos Ranch Park Property](https://dogpolicies.com/places/point-lobos-ranch-park-property/) | No | No. No public access to this unit. | 2026-10-26 | | [Point Lobos State Natural Reserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/point-lobos-state-natural-reserve/) | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-26 | ## Places to stay | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Best Western Plus Carmel Bay View Inn](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-plus-carmel-bay-view-inn/) | 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 | Guide: https://dogpolicies.com/cities/carmel/ ยท Methodology: https://dogpolicies.com/methodology/