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Cabrillo National Monument

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Are dogs allowed at 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.

Verified October 26, 2026 from National Park Service.

Leash
Required
Maximum leash length
6 feet
Official restrictions
Pets are allowed only along the Coastal Trail, on a leash of 6 feet or less. Pets are no…

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Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes, with restrictions[1] National Park ServiceOctober 26, 2026
Official restrictionsPets 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] National Park ServiceOctober 26, 2026
LeashRequired[1] National Park ServiceOctober 26, 2026
Maximum leash length6 feet[1] National Park ServiceOctober 26, 2026

Rules to know

Source: [1] National Park Service, checked October 26, 2026

Location

Address not listed by the source. · San Diego County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)

Managed by National Park Service. Official page

Sources

  1. Cabrillo National Monument: Pets (page last updated December 5, 2024) (nps.gov), National Park Service. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.
    Pets are only allowed along the Coastal Trail.

First verified October 26, 2026; re-check due November 25, 2026. Freshness: fresh. How we verify.

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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).

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