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title: "Newport Beach city beaches: dog rules"
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Newport Beach city beaches (Newport Beach, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not allowed on any ocean or bay beach, or any beachfront sidewalk, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Before 10 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m., leashed dogs are allowed. Off-leash dogs are never allowed. Source: City of Newport Beach, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/newport-beach-city-beaches/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Newport Beach city beaches

**Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not allowed on any ocean or bay beach, or any beachfront sidewalk, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Before 10 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m., leashed dogs are allowed. Off-leash dogs are never allowed.**

Type: beach. Location: Newport Beach, Orange County, California. Managed by City of Newport Beach.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] | 2026-10-26 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Dogs are not allowed on any ocean or bay beach, or any beachfront sidewalk, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Before 10 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m., leashed dogs are allowed. Off-leash dogs are never allowed. | [1] | 2026-10-26 | fresh |
| Leash | Required | [1] | 2026-10-26 | fresh |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feet | [1] | 2026-10-26 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- The person controlling the dog must carry a bag or device to pick up waste. [1]

## Sources

1. City of Newport Beach, "Beach Information: Dogs on the Beach" (government, checked 2026-10-26): https://newportbeachca.gov/how-do-i-/find/beach-information
   > Dogs are never allowed on the beach or any beachfront sidewalk between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., including the ocean front beaches and bay front beaches.
2. U.S. Geological Survey, "Location: GNIS feature 246516, Newport Beach (beach)" (government, checked 2026-10-26): https://www.usgs.gov/us-board-on-geographic-names/domestic-names

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