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Dogs in San Luis Obispo County, California
48 of 56 places verified in San Luis Obispo County allow dogs in at least some areas.
Cities with their own page: Atascadero, Morro Bay, Paso Robles
Show only:no pet fee (4)2+ dogs OK (7)off leash (6)dog parks (9)
Jump to: hotels and lodging (12) · campgrounds and rv parks (7) · beaches (5) · parks (31) · rest areas (1)
Hotels and lodging
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEST WESTERN PLUS Royal Oak Hotel* | 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, 2615 Buena Vista Drive* | 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 San Luis Obispo North* | 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 | ||
| Motel 6, 860 4th Street* | 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 Casa Grande Inn* | Arroyo Grande | 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 |
| 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites | Morro Bay | Yes | Yes. The inn says it welcomes pets. The page does not give a fee, weight limit, number of pets or leash rules. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Best Western Plus San Marcos Inn* | Morro Bay | 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 Tradewinds* | Morro Bay | 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 Black Oak* | Paso Robles | 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 Pismo Beach, CA - Pacific Ocean* | Pismo Beach | 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 | |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo Downtown* | San Luis Obispo | 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 San Luis Obispo South* | San Luis Obispo | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon Seasonal Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Buck Spring Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Cerro Alto Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Friis Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Hi Mountain Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Paradise Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Pismo Coast Village RV Resort | Pismo Beach | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet; up to 3 pets per site. | Up to 3 | October 28, 2026 |
Beaches
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayucos State Beach | Cayucos | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Unless posted signs say otherwise. Dogs are allowed only on leash in permitted areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Morro Rock Beach (Morro Bay city beach) | Morro Bay | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Morro Strand State Beach | Morro Bay | No | No. Dogs allowed only in Morro Strand Campground. Dogs not allowed on the beach. | Dogs allowed only in Morro Strand Campground. Dogs not allow | October 26, 2026 |
| Pismo State Beach | Oceano | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed in Pismo Dune Preserve. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Pismo Beach (city beach) | Pismo Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash at all times and are not permitted on the Pismo Pier. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley Park (Atascadero) | Atascadero | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Atascadero Lake Park | Atascadero | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Colony Park (Atascadero) | Atascadero | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Heilmann Dog Park | Atascadero | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Paloma Creek Park | Atascadero | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Sunken Gardens (Atascadero) | Atascadero | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Cambria Dog Park | Cambria | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Cambria State Marine Park | Cambria | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on water vessels. Dogs not allowed on beaches. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Fiscalini Ranch Preserve | Cambria | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 27, 2026 |
| Hearst San Simeon State Park | Cambria | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are permitted only on leash at the following locations: William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach , Junge Ranch Trail off of Lone Palm Drive , Moonstone Beach Boardwalk , and all campgrounds and parking lots. Stay on trails to avoid poison oak and ticks that may carry Lyme disease . Note: Dogs are prohibited at the following locations: The Boucher Trail , San Simeon Pier , San Simeon Creek Trail , San Simeon Creek Beach leading directly from the campgrounds, Washburn Day Use Beach , Leffingwell Landing , Santa Rosa Creek Beach , and wherever posted. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Estero Bluffs State Park | Cayucos | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Partially. Dogs allowed only south of San Geronimo Road. Dogs are allowed only on leash in permitted areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Harmony Headlands State Park | Cayucos | No | No. Dogs not allowed on trails or unattended in cars. | Dogs not allowed on trails or unattended in cars. | October 26, 2026 |
| Norma Rose Dog Park | Cayucos | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Los Osos Oaks State Natural Reserve | Los Osos | No | No. Dogs are not allowed on trails or to be left unattended in cars. | Dogs are not allowed on trails or to be left unattended in c | October 26, 2026 |
| Montaña de Oro State Park | Los Osos | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed only in the campground, roadways, and Spooner's Cove Beach. Dogs are allowed only on leash in these permitted areas and are not allowed on trails. A word of caution: one of the predominant undergrowth plants in the area is poison oak and ticks are present which may carry Lyme disease . | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Jody Giannini Family Dog Park | Morro Bay | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 27, 2026 |
| Jody Giannini Family Dog Park (Del Mar Park) | Morro Bay | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| Morro Bay State Park | Morro Bay | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Unless posted signs say otherwise. Dogs are allowed only on leash in permitted areas. Stay on trails to avoid poison oak and ticks that may carry Lyme disease . | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Nipomo Dog Park | Nipomo | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area | Oceano | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed dogs allowed. Dogs not allowed at Oso Flaco Lake or Pismo State Beach Dune Preserve. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Barney Schwartz Park | Paso Robles | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Centennial Park (Paso Robles) | Paso Robles | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Downtown City Park (Paso Robles) | Paso Robles | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Larry Moore Park (Paso Robles) | Paso Robles | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Pioneer Park (Paso Robles) | Paso Robles | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Sherwood Dog Park | Paso Robles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Sherwood Park (Paso Robles) | Paso Robles | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Uptown Family Park (Paso Robles) | Paso Robles | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| El Chorro Dog Park | San Luis Obispo | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument | San Simeon | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Vineyard Dog Park | Templeton | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | November 1, 2026 |
Rest areas
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shandon Rest Area (Highway 46) | Paso Robles | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 |