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Fiesta Island (Mission Bay Park)

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Are dogs allowed at Fiesta Island (Mission Bay Park)?

Yes, with restrictions. Leash-optional everywhere outside the fenced areas, daily from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Two California least tern nesting sites are closed to people and dogs year-round, two buffer zones close April 15 through September 15, and dogs are not permitted at the Youth Aquatic Center/Camp.

Verified October 26, 2026 from City of San Diego.

Leash
Off leash allowed under voice control
Official restrictions
Leash-optional everywhere outside the fenced areas, daily from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. T…

21.1 On I-5 at mile 21.1, 0.7 mi off the freeway. See every dog stop on I-5.

6.8 On I-15 at mile 6.8, 6.2 mi off the freeway. See every dog stop on I-15.

Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes, with restrictions[1] City of San DiegoOctober 26, 2026
Official restrictionsLeash-optional everywhere outside the fenced areas, daily from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Two California least tern nesting sites are closed to people and dogs year-round, two buffer zones close April 15 through September 15, and dogs are not permitted at the Youth Aquatic Center/Camp.[1] City of San DiegoOctober 26, 2026
LeashOff leash allowed under voice control[1] City of San DiegoOctober 26, 2026

Rules to know

Source: [1] City of San Diego, checked October 26, 2026

Location

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

Managed by City of San Diego. Official page

Sources

  1. Beach Time for You and Your Dog (sandiego.gov), City of San Diego. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.
    Fiesta Island is open daily from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and is a leash-optional area, including all shoreline and interior spaces.
  2. Location: GNIS feature 242229, Fiesta Island (island) (usgs.gov), U.S. Geological Survey. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.

First verified October 26, 2026; re-check due November 25, 2026. Freshness: fresh. How we verify.

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Fiesta Island (Mission Bay Park) (San Diego, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Leash-optional everywhere outside the fenced areas, daily from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Two California least tern nesting sites are closed to people and dogs year-round, two buffer zones close April 15 through September 15, and dogs are not permitted at the Youth Aquatic Center/Camp. Source: City of San Diego, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/fiesta-island/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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