--- canonical: https://dogpolicies.com/cities/dana-point/ title: "Dogs in Dana Point, 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 Dana Point, California 7 verified places in Dana Point. Dana Point has no city dog ordinance in our records yet; Orange County rules apply in unincorporated areas, and each place's own rule is below. ## Dog parks and off-leash areas | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Creekside Park (Dana Point)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/creekside-park-dana-point/) | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | 2026-11-01 | ## Beaches and shoreline | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Capistrano Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/capistrano-beach-oc-parks/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not permitted on the beach between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. from June 15 to Sept. 10. Dogs are not allowed off leash at any time. | 2026-11-01 | | [Dana Point Harbor and Baby Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/dana-point-harbor-baby-beach/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are prohibited on the sand and are not permitted on non-motorized vessels. Dogs are permitted on the grass and must be restrained by a leash. | 2026-11-01 | | [Doheny State Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/doheny-state-beach/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on beaches. Dogs must be leashed and attended to by an adult at all times. | 2026-10-26 | | [Salt Creek Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/salt-creek-beach/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not permitted on the beach. They are permitted on a 6-foot leash on paved walkways and at Bluff Park, the grass area above the beach. | 2026-11-01 | ## Trails | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dana Point Preserve Trail](https://dogpolicies.com/places/dana-point-preserve/) | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-11-01 | ## Places to stay | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-plus-marina-shores-hotel-dana-point/) | 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/dana-point/ ยท Methodology: https://dogpolicies.com/methodology/