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Dogs in Pacifica, California
5 of 6 places verified in Pacifica allow dogs in at least some areas, including 2 dog parks.
Also as markdown and in the API.
City rules
Pacifica 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esplanade Beach | Pacifica | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 27, 2026 |
| Sanchez Dog Park | Pacifica | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off-leash dog park, open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Tuesday. | Off leash allowed | October 27, 2026 |
Beaches and shoreline
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray Whale Cove State Beach | Pacifica | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 | |
| Pacifica State Beach | Pacifica | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Rockaway Beach | Pacifica | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 27, 2026 |
Trails
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devil's Slide Trail | Pacifica | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
Other cities in the Peninsula: Burlingame · Foster City · Half Moon Bay · Pescadero · San Mateo
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