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Dogs in Morro Bay, California
15 of 19 places verified in Morro Bay allow dogs in at least some areas, including 2 dog parks.
Also as markdown and in the API.
City rules
Morro Bay has no city dog ordinance in our records yet. In unincorporated areas, San Luis Obispo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jody Giannini Family Dog Park | Morro Bay | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 27, 2026 |
| Jody Giannini Family Dog Park (Del Mar Park) | Morro Bay | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
Beaches and shoreline
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morro Rock Beach (Morro Bay city beach) | Morro Bay | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Morro Strand State Beach | Morro Bay | No | No. Dogs allowed only in Morro Strand Campground. Dogs not allowed on the beach. | Dogs allowed only in Morro Strand Campground. Dogs not allow | October 26, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Memorial Park | Morro Bay | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Bayshore Bluffs Park | Morro Bay | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Centennial Parkway | Morro Bay | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| City Park (Morro Bay) | Morro Bay | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Cloisters Park | Morro Bay | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Coleman Park | Morro Bay | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Lila Keiser Park | Morro Bay | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Mariner Memorial Park | Morro Bay | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Monte Young Park | Morro Bay | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Morro Bay State Park | Morro Bay | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Unless posted signs say otherwise. Dogs are allowed only on leash in permitted areas. Stay on trails to avoid poison oak and ticks that may carry Lyme disease . | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Tidelands Park | Morro Bay | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
Places to stay
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites | Morro Bay | Yes | Yes. The inn says it welcomes pets. The page does not give a fee, weight limit, number of pets or leash rules. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Best Western Plus San Marcos Inn* | Morro Bay | 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 Tradewinds* | Morro Bay | 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 |
| Blue Sail Inn | Morro Bay | No | No. Service animals excepted. | November 1, 2026 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
Other cities nearby: Atascadero · Cambria · Cayucos · Los Osos · Paso Robles · Pismo Beach · San Luis Obispo
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