--- canonical: https://dogpolicies.com/cities/monterey/ title: "Dogs in Monterey, 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 Monterey, California 16 verified places in Monterey. Monterey 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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Alvarado Street Brewery, Monterey](https://dogpolicies.com/places/alvarado-street-brewery-monterey/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Well-behaved dogs on a leash at all times. | 2026-10-31 | ## Beaches and shoreline | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Del Monte Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/del-monte-beach/) | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-26 | | [McAbee Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/mcabee-beach/) | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-26 | | [Monterey State Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/monterey-state-beach/) | No | No. Dogs are not allowed on the beach or dunes from the Seaside parking lot north. Leashed dogs are allowed only on the beach from the Roberts parking lot south. | 2026-10-26 | | [San Carlos Beach Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/san-carlos-beach-park/) | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-26 | ## Trails | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail (City of Monterey)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/monterey-bay-coastal-recreation-trail/) | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-26 | ## Parks | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Monterey State Historic Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/monterey-state-historic-park/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed inside park buildings. | 2026-10-26 | ## Places to stay | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Best Western De Anza Inn](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-de-anza-inn-monterey/) | 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 | | [Best Western Park Crest Inn](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-park-crest-inn-monterey/) | 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 | | [BEST WESTERN PLUS Monterey Inn](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-plus-monterey-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 | | [La Quinta Inn Monterey](https://dogpolicies.com/places/la-quinta-inn-monterey/) | Yes | Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay. | 2026-10-28 | | [Monterey Hotel](https://dogpolicies.com/places/monterey-hotel-monterey/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: up to 2 pets per room; $35 per pet per night. Dogs only, two per room. Dogs of 50 pounds or more need approval when booking. Pets in non-furry-friendly rooms bring a $50 fine per night. | 2026-11-01 | | [Motel 6 Monterey](https://dogpolicies.com/places/motel-6-monterey/) | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | 2026-10-28 | | [Old Monterey Inn](https://dogpolicies.com/places/old-monterey-inn-monterey/) | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | 2026-11-01 | | [Portola Hotel & Spa](https://dogpolicies.com/places/portola-hotel-and-spa/) | Yes | Yes: up to 2 pets per room; no weight limit; $50 per room per night. | 2026-10-26 | | [Red Roof Inn & Suites Monterey](https://dogpolicies.com/places/red-roof-inn-and-suites-monterey/) | Yes | Yes, under the Red Roof Inn brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; up to 80 lb each; first pet stays free. | 2026-10-26 | Guide: https://dogpolicies.com/cities/monterey/ ยท Methodology: https://dogpolicies.com/methodology/