home › Orange County › San Clemente
Dogs in San Clemente, California
14 of 15 places verified in San Clemente allow dogs in at least some areas, including 1 dog park.
Also as markdown and in the API.
City rules
San Clemente has no city dog ordinance in our records yet. In unincorporated areas, Orange 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baron Von Willard Dog Park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
Beaches and shoreline
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente city beaches and pier | San Clemente | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| San Clemente State Beach | San Clemente | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails or the beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| San Onofre State Beach | San Clemente | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed in buildings or on the beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
Trails
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho San Clemente Ridgeline Trail | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| San Clemente Beach Trail | San Clemente | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not permitted on the beach along the trail. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Linda Lane Park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Marblehead Park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Max Berg Plaza Park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Mira Costa Park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Rancho San Clemente Park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| San Luis Rey Park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Talega Park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Verde Park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
Other cities nearby: Anaheim · Dana Point · Huntington Beach · Newport Beach
See something out of date? Rules change. If what you saw on site differs from this page, suggest a correction for San Clemente, California or email corrections@dogpolicies.com. We re-verify against the official source, usually within a week, and log the result on the accuracy page.