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Dogs in San Mateo, California
8 of 9 places verified in San Mateo allow dogs in at least some areas, including 6 dog parks.
Also as markdown and in the API.
City rules
San Mateo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside-Joinville Park Dog Park | San Mateo | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Beresford Park (Chanteloup Field) | San Mateo | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only on Chanteloup Field, daily from 6 to 8 a.m. Leashed everywhere else and at other times. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Central Park (San Mateo) | San Mateo | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only on Fitzgerald Field, daily from 6 to 8 a.m., and in the trial off-leash area (open since May 1, 2023) from 6 a.m. to sunset. Leashed everywhere else in the park. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Laurie Meadows Park Dog Park | San Mateo | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Los Prados Park Dog Park | San Mateo | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Seal Point Park Dog Park | San Mateo | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coyote Point Recreation Area | San Mateo | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
Places to stay
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport* | San Mateo | 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 |
| Extended Stay America, San Mateo* | San Mateo | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
Nearby, outside city limits
Regional and national parkland and shoreline within 8 miles of San Mateo's places, nearest first. Their rules are the managing agency's, not the city's.
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulgas Ridge Preserve | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 31, 2026 | |
| Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 |
Other cities in the Peninsula: Burlingame · Foster City · Half Moon Bay · Menlo Park · Pacifica · Pescadero
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