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Esplanade Beach

Beach · Pacifica · San Mateo County · California

Are dogs allowed at Esplanade Beach?

Yes. Dogs may be off leash.

Verified October 27, 2026 from City of Pacifica.

Leash
Off leash allowed

424.2 On US-101 at mile 424.2, 4.7 mi off the freeway. See every dog stop on US-101.

505.7 On Highway 1 at mile 505.7, at the highway. See every dog stop on Highway 1.

0.4 On I-80 at mile 0.4, 9.1 mi off the freeway. See every dog stop on I-80.

Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes[1] City of PacificaOctober 27, 2026
LeashOff leash allowed[1] City of PacificaOctober 27, 2026

Rules to know

Source: [2] City of Pacifica, checked October 27, 2026

Location

Esplanade Avenue at West Beaumont Boulevard, Pacifica, 94044 · San Mateo County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)

Managed by City of Pacifica. Official page

Sources

  1. FAQs: Where can I walk my dog off-leash? (cityofpacifica.org), City of Pacifica. Government agency, checked October 27, 2026.
    We also allow dogs off-leash on Esplanade Beach, which is off of Esplanade Ave near the west end of Beaumont Blvd.
  2. Dog Itinerary (cityofpacifica.org), City of Pacifica. Government agency, checked October 27, 2026.
    This beach is more remote and can be accessed via a trail/stairs on Esplanade Dr. Be sure to check the tides before going as the shore can be very narrow during high tide.
  3. Location: Public Access Points dataset, "Esplanade Beach" (W. of Esplanade Ave., Pacifica) (arcgis.com), California Coastal Commission. Government agency, checked October 27, 2026.

First verified October 27, 2026; re-check due November 26, 2026. Freshness: fresh. How we verify.

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Esplanade Beach (Pacifica, CA): Yes. Dogs may be off leash. Source: City of Pacifica, checked 2026-10-27. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/esplanade-beach/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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