--- canonical: https://dogpolicies.com/cities/half-moon-bay/ title: "Dogs in Half Moon Bay, 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 Half Moon Bay, California 11 verified places in Half Moon Bay. Half Moon Bay has no city dog ordinance in our records yet; San Mateo County rules apply in unincorporated areas, and each place's own rule is below. ## Dog parks and off-leash areas | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Coastside Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/coastside-dog-park/) | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-27 | ## Places to eat and drink | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Half Moon Bay Brewing Company](https://dogpolicies.com/places/half-moon-bay-brewing-company-half-moon-bay/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio and must be on a leash at all times. The FAQ answers for the company's locations and does not mention indoor seating. | 2026-11-01 | ## Beaches and shoreline | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cañada Verde Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/canada-verde-beach/) | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-27 | | [Half Moon Bay State Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/half-moon-bay-state-beach/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed on beach. | 2026-10-26 | | [Poplar Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/poplar-beach/) | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-27 | | [Surfer's Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/surfers-beach-half-moon-bay/) | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-27 | ## Parks | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Burleigh H. Murray Ranch Park Property](https://dogpolicies.com/places/burleigh-h-murray-ranch-park-property/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on a 6 foot leash on the service road only. | 2026-10-26 | ## Places to stay | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cypress Inn on Miramar Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/cypress-inn-on-miramar-beach-half-moon-bay/) | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | 2026-10-31 | | [Half Moon Bay Inn](https://dogpolicies.com/places/half-moon-bay-inn-half-moon-bay/) | Yes | Yes: $50 per pet per stay. | 2026-11-01 | | [Half Moon Bay Lodge](https://dogpolicies.com/places/half-moon-bay-lodge-half-moon-bay/) | Yes | Yes: $90 per stay. | 2026-11-01 | | [Inn at Mavericks](https://dogpolicies.com/places/inn-at-mavericks-half-moon-bay/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: up to 2 pets per room; $20 per pet per night. Dogs only in three ground-floor suites, two at most. Dogs may not be left unattended at any time. | 2026-11-01 | ## Nearby, outside city limits | Place | Miles | Dogs | Answer | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/purisima-creek-redwoods-preserve-midpen/) | 6.1 | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | Guide: https://dogpolicies.com/cities/half-moon-bay/ · Methodology: https://dogpolicies.com/methodology/