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Mitchell's Cove Beach

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Are dogs allowed at Mitchell's Cove Beach?

Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Beach access is by the stairway on West Cliff Drive at Sunset Avenue.

Verified October 26, 2026 from City of Santa Cruz.

Leash
Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons
Official restrictions
Dogs may be off leash before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Beach access is by the stairway on…

442.6 On Highway 1 at mile 442.6, 0.9 mi off the highway. See every dog stop on Highway 1.

Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes, with restrictions[1] City of Santa CruzOctober 26, 2026
Official restrictionsDogs may be off leash before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Beach access is by the stairway on West Cliff Drive at Sunset Avenue.[1] City of Santa CruzOctober 26, 2026
LeashOff leash allowed at certain times or seasons[1] City of Santa CruzOctober 26, 2026

Rules to know

Source: [1] City of Santa Cruz, checked October 26, 2026

Location

Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)

Managed by City of Santa Cruz. Official page

Sources

  1. Dog Off Leash Areas (santacruzca.gov), City of Santa Cruz. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.
    Mitchell's Cove Beach Dogs are allowed off-leash before 10 am and after 4 pm. Beach access by stairway located on West Cliff Drive at Sunset Avenue.
  2. Location: GNIS feature 1872886, Mitchell Cove (bay) (usgs.gov), U.S. Geological Survey. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.

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Mitchell's Cove Beach (Santa Cruz, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Beach access is by the stairway on West Cliff Drive at Sunset Avenue. Source: City of Santa Cruz, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/mitchells-cove-beach/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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