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Dogs in Marin County, California
50 of 61 places verified in Marin County allow dogs in at least some areas.
Part of North Bay. County rules apply in unincorporated areas; each city page carries the city's own.
Cities with their own page: Mill Valley
Show only:off leash (8)dog parks (3)
Jump to: hotels and lodging (4) · beaches (9) · parks (35) · trails (10) · rest areas (1) · places to eat and drink (2)
Hotels and lodging
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western Corte Madera Inn* | Corte Madera | 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 Novato Oaks Inn* | Novato | 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 Rafael* | San Rafael | 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 | |
| Motel 6, San Rafael* | San Rafael | 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 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
Beaches
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sands Beach | No | No. The Upper Fisherman Trail and Black Sands Beach are closed to pets. Service animals are exempt. | The Upper Fisherman Trail and Black Sands Beach are closed t | November 1, 2026 | |
| Kehoe Beach (Point Reyes National Seashore) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets only, on the part of the beach north of the Kehoe Beach trail. Sections can close temporarily to dogs. | Required | October 31, 2026 | |
| Kirby Cove | No | No. The Kirby Cove area is closed to pets. Service animals are exempt. | The Kirby Cove area is closed to pets. Service animals are e | November 1, 2026 | |
| Limantour Beach (Point Reyes National Seashore) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets only, on the stretch southeast of the parking lot to the beach adjacent to Coast Camp. Sections can close temporarily to dogs. | Required | October 31, 2026 | |
| Muir Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. On the beach itself, dogs may be on leash or under voice control. On Kaashi Way and the Coastal Trail, dogs must be leashed. The Redwood Creek lagoon and riparian area are closed. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 | |
| Point Reyes Beach / Great Beach (Point Reyes National Seashore) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets only, on the stretch the Park Service lists. Sections can close temporarily to dogs. | Required | October 31, 2026 | |
| Rodeo Beach (Marin Headlands) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be on leash or under voice control on Rodeo Beach and South Rodeo Beach, excluding the lagoon. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 | |
| Tennessee Valley Beach | No | No. The beach and the Tennessee Valley Trail from the parking lot to the beach are closed to pets. Service animals are exempt. | The beach and the Tennessee Valley Trail from the parking lo | November 1, 2026 | |
| Stinson Beach | Stinson Beach | No | No. Dogs are not allowed on the beach or on the Coastal, Dipsea, Matt Davis, McKennan and Willow Camp trails in the Stinson Beach area. Leashed dogs are allowed in the parking and picnic areas. | Dogs are not allowed on the beach or on the Coastal, Dipsea, | November 1, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Baker | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. On leash only. The Chapel Steps (Chapel Trail), the Fort Baker pier and Battery Yates are closed to pets. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Fort Cronkhite Picnic and Parking Lot | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash in the picnic area and parking lot. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Homestead Valley and Four Corners Area | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed or under voice control in the Four Corners tract above Mill Valley. Service animals are treated differently. | Off leash allowed under voice control | November 1, 2026 | |
| Mt. Tamalpais Watershed (Marin Water) | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Muir Woods National Monument | No | No. Pets are not permitted in Muir Woods, including on trails and at ranger-led programs. The park suggests nearby Muir Beach and some Marin Headlands trails instead. | Pets are not permitted in Muir Woods, including on trails an | October 26, 2026 | |
| Point Reyes National Seashore | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets are allowed in parking lots, along public roads, on the Kehoe Beach Trail and the Niman Ranch/Commonweal area paths, and on sections of Kehoe Beach, Limantour Beach and Point Reyes (Great) Beach. All other trails, beaches and off-trail lands are closed to pets. Since May 30, 2023, pets are not permitted on National Seashore beaches on the west side of Tomales Bay or anywhere in the Tomales Point Elk Reserve. | Required | October 26, 2026 | |
| Angel Island State Park | Belvedere-Tiburon | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 | |
| Samuel P. Taylor State Park | Lagunitas | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in the picnic day-use area, campground, and on the Cross Marin Trail. Dogs not allowed in the hike-and-bike site, in the creek, in the cabins, and on any other trails or undeveloped areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Piper Park Dog Park | Larkspur | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | Varies by area | November 1, 2026 |
| Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park | Marshall | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Please contact Maroni Conference Center at (415) 663-9020 or visit their website at Marconi State Park - Marconi Conference Center for information regarding their dog policy. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Bayfront Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Blithedale Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Boyle Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Cascade Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Downtown Plaza | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Ernest Bloch Memorial Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Freeman Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Friends Field | Mill Valley | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Hauke Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Mill Valley Community Garden | Mill Valley | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Mill Valley Dog Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Mill Valley Golf Course | Mill Valley | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Mill Valley Skate Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Miller Grove Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Mount Tamalpais State Park | Mill Valley | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, and backcountry areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Old Mill Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Park Terrace | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Scott Highlands Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Sycamore Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Olompali State Historic Park | Novato | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Tomales Bay State Park | Point Reyes Station | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only at Vista Point Picnic Area. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Red Hill Dog Park | San Anselmo | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | November 1, 2026 | |
| China Camp State Park | San Rafael | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Blackie's Pasture | Tiburon | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Shoreline Park | Tiburon | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
Trails
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Trail | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed or under voice control between Marin City and the Oakwood Valley Trail junction. The segment between the Oakwood Valley Trail intersection and Wolfback Ridge Road is closed to pets. Service animals are treated differently. | Off leash allowed under voice control | November 1, 2026 | |
| Batteries Loop Trail around Battery Smith-Guthrie | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash on the loop trail around Battery Smith-Guthrie. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Coastal Trail between Hill 88 and Muir Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash on this section of the Coastal Trail. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| County View Road Connector Trail | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash on this connector to the Miwok Trail. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Oakwood Valley Trail | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed or under voice control, down to Alta Avenue. Service animals are treated differently. | Off leash allowed under voice control | November 1, 2026 | |
| Orchard and Pacheco Trails | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed or under voice control, between Marin City and the Alta Trail. Service animals are treated differently. | Off leash allowed under voice control | November 1, 2026 | |
| South Rodeo Beach Trail | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash on this trail. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Wolf Ridge Loop | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed or under voice control on the loop. Part of the Miwok Trail, between Wolf Ridge and the Bobcat Trail, is closed to pets. Service animals are treated differently. | Off leash allowed under voice control | November 1, 2026 | |
| Mill Valley Steps, Lanes and Paths | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Old Rail Trail | Tiburon | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
Rest areas
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Dana Bower Rest Area (northbound US-101) | Sausalito | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 |
Places to eat and drink
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Junction (Tam Junction beer garden) | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes. | The venue calls itself dog and bike friendly; its page does | October 31, 2026 |
| Sausalito Seahorse | Sausalito | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs and service pets are welcome in the garden and covered patio. | Dogs and service pets are welcome in the garden and covered | October 31, 2026 |