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Dogs in Half Moon Bay, California
10 of 11 places verified in Half Moon Bay allow dogs in at least some areas, including 1 dog park.
Also as markdown and in the API.
City rules
Half Moon Bay has no city dog ordinance in our records yet. In unincorporated areas, San Mateo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastside Dog Park | Half Moon Bay | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 27, 2026 |
Places to eat and drink
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
Beaches and shoreline
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cañada Verde Beach | Half Moon Bay | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 27, 2026 |
| Half Moon Bay State Beach | Half Moon Bay | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Poplar Beach | Half Moon Bay | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 27, 2026 |
| Surfer's Beach | Half Moon Bay | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 27, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleigh H. Murray Ranch Park Property | Half Moon Bay | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on a 6 foot leash on the service road only. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
Places to stay
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Inn on Miramar Beach | Half Moon Bay | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | |||
| Half Moon Bay Inn | Half Moon Bay | Yes | Yes: $50 per pet per stay. | $50 per pet per stay | November 1, 2026 | ||
| Half Moon Bay Lodge | Half Moon Bay | Yes | Yes: $90 per stay. | $90 per stay | November 1, 2026 | ||
| 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. | $20 per pet per night | Up to 2 | November 1, 2026 |
Nearby, outside city limits
Regional and national parkland and shoreline within 6 miles of Half Moon Bay's places, nearest first. Their rules are the managing agency's, not the city's.
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 |
Other cities in the Peninsula: Burlingame · Foster City · Pacifica · Pescadero · San Mateo
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