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Main Beach (Del Mar)

Beach · Del Mar · San Diego County · California

Are dogs allowed at 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.

Verified October 28, 2026 from City of Del Mar.

Leash
Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons
Maximum leash length
6 feet
Official restrictions
From June 16 through Labor Day, no dogs are allowed at any time. From the day after Labo…

35.0 On I-5 at mile 35, 1.2 mi off the freeway. See every dog stop on I-5.

17.3 On I-15 at mile 17.3, 9.3 mi off the freeway. See every dog stop on I-15.

Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes, with restrictions[1] City of Del MarOctober 28, 2026
Official restrictionsFrom 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] City of Del MarOctober 28, 2026
LeashOff leash allowed at certain times or seasons[1] City of Del MarOctober 28, 2026
Maximum leash length6 feet[1] City of Del MarOctober 28, 2026

Rules to know

Source: [1] City of Del Mar, checked October 28, 2026

Location

Del Mar · San Diego County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)

Managed by City of Del Mar. Official page

Sources

  1. City of Del Mar Dog Rules (delmar.ca.us), City of Del Mar. Government agency, checked October 28, 2026.
    Summer Rules – June 16 through Labor Day ... Main Beach Area (Between Powerhouse Park and 29th Street) ... NO dogs allowed at any time
  2. Location: Public Access Points dataset, "Del Mar City Beach (17th Street)" (W. of Camino Del Mar at 17th St.) (arcgis.com), California Coastal Commission. Government agency, checked October 27, 2026.

First verified October 28, 2026; re-check due November 27, 2026. Freshness: fresh. How we verify.

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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).

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