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Dogs in Monterey County, California
46 of 66 places verified in Monterey County allow dogs in at least some areas.
Cities with their own page: Big Sur, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey
Show only:no pet fee (5)big dogs OK (3)2+ dogs OK (10)off leash (3)
Jump to: hotels and lodging (18) · campgrounds and rv parks (15) · beaches (12) · parks (15) · trails (1) · rest areas (2) · roadside stops (1) · places to eat and drink (2)
Hotels and lodging
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western the Inn & Suites Pacific Grove* | 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 Carmel Bay View Inn* | Carmel | 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 Carmel's Town House Lodge* | Carmel-by-the-Sea | 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 |
| Carmel Mission Inn | Carmel-by-the-Sea | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: $100 pet fee. Shearwater Tavern's indoor dining room and the pool area are not pet-friendly. | $100 pet fee | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Cypress Inn | Carmel-by-the-Sea | Yes | Yes, in every room: up to 3 pets per room; no weight limit; $40 per night. | $40 per night | No weight limit | Up to 3 | October 31, 2026 |
| La Playa Carmel | Carmel-by-the-Sea | Yes | Yes: on leash; up to 2 pets per room; up to 40 lb each; $250 per stay. | $250 per stay | Up to 40 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 31, 2026 |
| Motel 6, King City* | King City | 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 | |
| Best Western Marina State Beach* | Marina | 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 |
| Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey* | Marina | 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 | |
| Best Western De Anza Inn* | Monterey | 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 Park Crest Inn* | Monterey | 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 Monterey Inn* | Monterey | 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 |
| La Quinta Inn Monterey* | Monterey | Yes | Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Motel 6 Monterey* | Monterey | 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 | |
| Portola Hotel & Spa | Monterey | Yes | Yes: up to 2 pets per room; no weight limit; $50 per room per night. | $50 per room per night | No weight limit | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Red Roof Inn & Suites Monterey* | Monterey | Yes | Yes, under the Red Roof Inn brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; up to 80 lb each; first pet stays free. | First pet free | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western, Salinas* | Salinas | 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 |
| Motel 6 Salinas, CA* | Salinas | 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.
Campgrounds and RV parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Seco Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Arroyo Seco Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Bottchers Gap Campround | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| China Camp Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Escondido Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Kirk Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Memorial Park Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Nacimiento Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Plaskett Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Plaskett Creek Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Ponderosa Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| White Oaks Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Big Sur Campground & Cabins | Big Sur | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: $5 per pet per night. Dogs are welcome at the campground but not in the cabins. | $5 per pet per night | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Fernwood Resort | Big Sur | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash. No pets in the motel, cabins or adventure tents. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Riverside Campground & Cabins | Big Sur | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per site; up to $30 per pet per night. No pets in the Studio Cabin. | Up to $30 per pet per night | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
Beaches
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pfeiffer Beach (Los Padres National Forest) | Big Sur | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Carmel River State Beach | Carmel | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Carmel Beach | Carmel-by-the-Sea | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 |
| Marina State Beach | Marina | No | No. Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. | Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. | October 26, 2026 |
| Del Monte Beach | Monterey | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| McAbee Beach | Monterey | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Monterey State Beach | Monterey | No | No. Dogs are not allowed on the beach or dunes from the Seaside parking lot north. Leashed dogs are allowed only on the beach from the Roberts parking lot south. | Dogs are not allowed on the beach or dunes from the Seaside | October 26, 2026 |
| San Carlos Beach Park | Monterey | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Salinas River State Beach | Moss Landing | No | No. Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. | Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. | October 26, 2026 |
| Asilomar State Beach | Pacific Grove | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs on leash allowed on beach, trails, and conference grounds. Dogs not allowed in conference ground buildings. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Moss Landing State Beach | Watsonville | No | No. Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. | Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. | October 26, 2026 |
| Zmudowski State Beach | Watsonville | No | No. Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. | Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. | October 26, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Molera State Park | Big Sur | No | No. Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. | Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. | October 26, 2026 |
| John Little State Natural Reserve | Big Sur | No | No. No public access to this unit. | No public access to this unit. | October 26, 2026 |
| Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park | Big Sur | No | No. Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. | Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. | October 26, 2026 |
| Limekiln State Park | Big Sur | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed in the campground and on the beach on leash. Dogs are not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park | Big Sur | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on the Warden's Path and River Path, and in day-use lots and campground. Dogs not allowed on all other trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Point Sur State Historic Park | Big Sur | No | No. Public access for tours only. Dogs not allowed. | Public access for tours only. Dogs not allowed. | October 26, 2026 |
| Garrapata State Park | Carmel | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on the beach at Gate 19 (south end of the park) and trails leading to it. Dogs not allowed in all other areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Point Lobos Ranch Park Property | Carmel | No | No. No public access to this unit. | No public access to this unit. | October 26, 2026 |
| Point Lobos State Natural Reserve | Carmel | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 | |
| Fort Ord Dunes State Park | Marina | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on recreation trail that runs north/south through Fort Ord. Dogs not allowed on spur trails from there to beach or on the beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Monterey State Historic Park | Monterey | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed inside park buildings. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Berwick Park (Pacific Grove) | Pacific Grove | No | No. The city says dogs are not allowed, on or off leash. | The city says dogs are not allowed, on or off leash. | October 31, 2026 |
| George Washington Park (Pacific Grove) | Pacific Grove | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| Rip Van Winkle Open Space (Pacific Grove) | Pacific Grove | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| Fremont Peak State Park | San Juan Bautista | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
Trails
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail (City of Monterey) | Monterey | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
Rest areas
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Roberts Rest Area (northbound US-101) | Bradley | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |
| Camp Roberts Rest Area (southbound US-101) | Bradley | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 |
Roadside stops
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love's Travel Stop #898, Salinas | Salinas | Yes | Yes: dog park on site. | October 26, 2026 |
Places to eat and drink
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro, Carmel | Carmel-by-the-Sea | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Well-behaved dogs on a leash, on the patio only. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Alvarado Street Brewery, Monterey | Monterey | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Well-behaved dogs on a leash at all times. | Required | October 31, 2026 |