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Dogs in Dana Point, California
5 of 7 places verified in Dana Point allow dogs in at least some areas, including 1 dog park.
Also as markdown and in the API.
City rules
Dana Point has no city dog ordinance in our records yet. In unincorporated areas, Orange 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Park (Dana Point) | Dana Point | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | November 1, 2026 |
Beaches and shoreline
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capistrano Beach | Dana Point | 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. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Dana Point Harbor and Baby Beach | Dana Point | 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. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Doheny State Beach | Dana Point | 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. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Salt Creek Beach | Dana Point | 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. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
Trails
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Point Preserve Trail | Dana Point | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 |
Places to stay
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
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