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Dogs in Monterey, California
10 of 14 places verified in Monterey allow dogs in at least some areas.
Also as markdown and in the API.
City rules
Monterey has no city dog ordinance in our records yet. In unincorporated areas, Monterey County rules apply; inside each park or business, the rule on its own page applies. Know the ordinance?
Places to eat and drink
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado Street Brewery, Monterey | Monterey | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Well-behaved dogs on a leash at all times. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
Beaches and shoreline
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Monte Beach | Monterey | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| McAbee Beach | Monterey | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Monterey State Beach | Monterey | 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. | Dogs are not allowed on the beach or dunes from the Seaside | October 26, 2026 |
| San Carlos Beach Park | Monterey | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
Trails
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail (City of Monterey) | Monterey | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey State Historic Park | Monterey | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed inside park buildings. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
Places to stay
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| BEST WESTERN PLUS Monterey 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| La Quinta Inn Monterey* | 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. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Motel 6 Monterey* | Monterey | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Portola Hotel & Spa | Monterey | Yes | Yes: up to 2 pets per room; no weight limit; $50 per room per night. | $50 per room per night | No weight limit | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Red Roof Inn & Suites Monterey* | 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. | First pet free | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
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