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title: "Del Monte Beach: dog rules"
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Del Monte Beach (Monterey, CA): Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Source: City of Monterey, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/del-monte-beach/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Del Monte Beach

**Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.**

Type: beach. Location: Monterey, Monterey County, California. Managed by City of Monterey.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] | 2026-10-28 | fresh |
| Leash | Required | [1] | 2026-10-28 | fresh |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feet | [2] | 2026-10-26 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- The Monterey Dog Park on Pearl Street is the only city park where dogs may run off leash. [1]

## Sources

1. City of Monterey, "Monterey Parks & Facilities" (government, checked 2026-10-28): https://files.monterey.gov/Document-Center/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Parks/Parks-and-Amenities.pdf
   > Dogs are allowed on leash only at City Parks designated below (Monterey City Code Sec. 23-8). ... Leash Only ... Del Monte Beach | 30 | ■ | Tide Avenue and Surf Way
2. City of Monterey, "Monterey Bay Coastal Rec Trail (Monterey City Code 23-8(a))" (government, checked 2026-10-26): https://monterey.gov/your_city_hall/departments/parks_and_recreation/parks/monterey_bay_coastal_rec_trail.php
   > Dogs must be on a leash no longer than six (6) feet at all times. (Section 23-8(a) of the Monterey City Code).
3. U.S. Geological Survey, "Location: GNIS feature 1703279, Del Monte Beach (beach)" (government, checked 2026-10-26): https://www.usgs.gov/us-board-on-geographic-names/domestic-names

Verified October 26, 2026; re-check due 2026-11-25. Freshness: fresh.
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