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title: "Main Beach (Del Mar): dog rules"
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Main Beach (Del Mar) (Del Mar, CA): Yes, with restrictions. From June 16 through Labor Day, no dogs are allowed at any time. From the day after Labor Day through June 15, dogs must be leashed at all times except from dawn to 8:00 a.m. The area runs between Powerhouse Park and 29th Street. Source: City of Del Mar, checked 2026-10-28. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/del-mar-main-beach/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Main Beach (Del Mar)

**Yes, with restrictions. From June 16 through Labor Day, no dogs are allowed at any time. From the day after Labor Day through June 15, dogs must be leashed at all times except from dawn to 8:00 a.m. The area runs between Powerhouse Park and 29th Street.**

Type: beach. Location: Del Mar, San Diego County, California. Managed by City of Del Mar.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] | 2026-10-28 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | From June 16 through Labor Day, no dogs are allowed at any time. From the day after Labor Day through June 15, dogs must be leashed at all times except from dawn to 8:00 a.m. The area runs between Powerhouse Park and 29th Street. | [1] | 2026-10-28 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | [1] | 2026-10-28 | fresh |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feet | [1] | 2026-10-28 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- A current dog license must be on the collar at all times. [1]
- Leash law penalties begin at $285. [1]

## Sources

1. City of Del Mar, "City of Del Mar Dog Rules" (government, checked 2026-10-28): https://www.delmar.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/7740/Dog-Rules
   > Summer Rules – June 16 through Labor Day ... Main Beach Area (Between Powerhouse Park and 29th Street) ... NO dogs allowed at any time
2. California Coastal Commission, "Location: Public Access Points dataset, "Del Mar City Beach (17th Street)" (W. of Camino Del Mar at 17th St.)" (government, checked 2026-10-27): https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=e45f130ce101423ea1de943a69445ece

Verified October 28, 2026; re-check due 2026-11-27. Freshness: fresh.
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