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title: "Cabrillo National Monument: dog rules"
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Cabrillo National Monument: Yes, with restrictions. Pets are allowed only along the Coastal Trail, on a leash of 6 feet or less. Pets are not allowed in the tidepools, on Cabrillo Road, at the lighthouse, Whale Watch Overlook, Event Bluff, statue, visitor center, Bayside Trail or surrounding areas. Source: National Park Service, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/cabrillo-national-monument/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Cabrillo National Monument

**Yes, with restrictions. Pets are allowed only along the Coastal Trail, on a leash of 6 feet or less. Pets are not allowed in the tidepools, on Cabrillo Road, at the lighthouse, Whale Watch Overlook, Event Bluff, statue, visitor center, Bayside Trail or surrounding areas.**

Type: park. Location: San Diego County, California. Managed by National Park Service.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] | 2026-10-26 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Pets are allowed only along the Coastal Trail, on a leash of 6 feet or less. Pets are not allowed in the tidepools, on Cabrillo Road, at the lighthouse, Whale Watch Overlook, Event Bluff, statue, visitor center, Bayside Trail or surrounding areas. | [1] | 2026-10-26 | fresh |
| Leash | Required | [1] | 2026-10-26 | fresh |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feet | [1] | 2026-10-26 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Pack out pet waste; do not leave it in the park. [1]

## Sources

1. National Park Service, "Cabrillo National Monument: Pets (page last updated December 5, 2024)" (government, checked 2026-10-26): https://www.nps.gov/cabr/planyourvisit/pets.htm
   > Pets are only allowed along the Coastal Trail.

Verified October 26, 2026; re-check due 2026-11-25. Freshness: fresh.
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