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title: "North Beach (Del Mar Dog Beach): dog rules"
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North Beach (Del Mar Dog Beach) (Del Mar, CA): Yes, with restrictions. From the day after Labor Day through June 15, dogs may be off leash under voice control. From June 16 through Labor Day, dogs must be leashed at all times except from dawn to 8:00 a.m. The area runs from 29th Street north to the Solana Beach border. Source: City of Del Mar, checked 2026-10-28. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/del-mar-north-beach/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# North Beach (Del Mar Dog Beach)

**Yes, with restrictions. From the day after Labor Day through June 15, dogs may be off leash under voice control. From June 16 through Labor Day, dogs must be leashed at all times except from dawn to 8:00 a.m. The area runs from 29th Street north to the Solana Beach border.**

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 the day after Labor Day through June 15, dogs may be off leash under voice control. From June 16 through Labor Day, dogs must be leashed at all times except from dawn to 8:00 a.m. The area runs from 29th Street north to the Solana Beach border. | [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
   > Off Season Rules – Day after Labor Day through June 15 ... North Beach Area (29th Street north to Solana Beach Border) ... Dogs permitted off-leash BUT must be under voice control
2. California Coastal Commission, "Location: Public Access Points dataset, "Del Mar Bluffs City Park" (W. of Camino Del Mar, N. of San Dieguito River mouth), on the bluff above North Beach" (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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