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Mirada Surf Coastal Trail (Fitzgerald Marine Reserve)

Trail · Moss Beach · San Mateo County · California

Are dogs allowed at Mirada Surf Coastal Trail (Fitzgerald Marine Reserve)?

Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

Verified October 31, 2026 from San Mateo County Parks.

Leash
Required
Maximum leash length
6 feet
Official restrictions
Dogs must be on a leash, no more than 3 per person, kept out of playgrounds and other un…

Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes[1] San Mateo County ParksOctober 31, 2026
Official restrictionsDogs must be on a leash, no more than 3 per person, kept out of playgrounds and other undesignated areas. Rangers may cite for non-compliance.[2] San Mateo County ParksOctober 31, 2026
LeashRequired[2] San Mateo County ParksOctober 31, 2026
Maximum leash length6 feetSix feet or less when near others.[2] San Mateo County ParksOctober 31, 2026

Location

Moss Beach · San Mateo County · California

Managed by San Mateo County Parks. Official page

Sources

  1. Dogs at San Mateo County Parks: where dogs are allowed (smcgov.org), San Mateo County Parks. Government agency, checked October 31, 2026.
    The full list of locations available to you and your dogs is now as follows: Coyote Point Recreation Area Flood Park Junipero Serra Park Devil's Slide Trail Pillar Point Bluff Quarry Park (includes off-leash trails) Mirada Surf Coastal Trail at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
  2. Dogs at San Mateo County Parks: rules (smcgov.org), San Mateo County Parks. Government agency, checked October 31, 2026.
    Always keep dogs on leash Scoop the poop No more than 3 dogs per person Keep leash 6 feet or less when near others Keep dogs out of playgrounds and other undesignated areas

First verified October 31, 2026; re-check due November 30, 2026. Freshness: fresh. How we verify.

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Mirada Surf Coastal Trail (Fitzgerald Marine Reserve) (Moss Beach, CA): Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Source: San Mateo County Parks, checked 2026-10-31. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/mirada-surf-coastal-trail-moss-beach/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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