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Cañada Verde Beach
Beach · Half Moon Bay · San Mateo County · California
Are dogs allowed at Cañada Verde Beach?
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
- Leash
- Required
- Maximum leash length
- 6 feet
487.0 On Highway 1 at mile 487, 0.7 mi off the highway. See every dog stop on Highway 1.
Rules
| Rule | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] City of Half Moon Bay | October 27, 2026 |
| Leash | Required | [1] City of Half Moon Bay | October 27, 2026 |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feet | [1] City of Half Moon Bay | October 27, 2026 |
Rules to know
- The City-owned part of the beach is below the Ritz-Carlton.
- Reach it by the public stairs and Coastal Trail from the Miramontes Point Trailhead parking lot.
Source: [1] City of Half Moon Bay, checked October 27, 2026
Location
Miramontes Point Road, off Highway 1, Half Moon Bay · San Mateo County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)
Managed by City of Half Moon Bay. Official page
Sources
- Visiting Half Moon Bay Beaches (halfmoonbay.gov), City of Half Moon Bay. Government agency, checked October 27, 2026.
The City owns a portion of the beach located below and adjacent to the Ritz Carlton Hotel. This beach can be accessed via public stairs and Coastal Trail via the Miramontes Point Trailhead and parking lot. ... Leashed (6-foot maximum) dogs are permitted on City beaches and on City managed portions of the Coastal Trail.
- Location: the city's map link for Manhattan Beach (Canada Verde) (halfmoonbay.gov), City of Half Moon Bay. Government agency, checked October 27, 2026.
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Cañada Verde Beach (Half Moon Bay, CA): Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Source: City of Half Moon Bay, checked 2026-10-27. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/canada-verde-beach/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).
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