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title: "Poplar Beach: dog rules"
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Poplar Beach (Half Moon Bay, CA): Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Source: City of Half Moon Bay, checked 2026-10-27. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/poplar-beach/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Poplar Beach

**Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.**

Type: beach. Location: Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, California. Managed by City of Half Moon Bay.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] | 2026-10-27 | fresh |
| Leash | Required | [1] | 2026-10-27 | fresh |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feet | [1] | 2026-10-27 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- The blufftop west of Highway 1 is also an on-leash area. [2]

## Sources

1. City of Half Moon Bay, "Visiting Half Moon Bay Beaches" (government, checked 2026-10-27): https://www.halfmoonbay.gov/1115/Beaches
   > The beach and the associated public parking lot are located at the western terminus of Poplar Street in Half Moon Bay. ... Leashed (6-foot maximum) dogs are permitted on City beaches and on City managed portions of the Coastal Trail.
2. City of Half Moon Bay, "Dog Walking" (government, checked 2026-10-27): https://www.halfmoonbay.gov/224/Dog-Walking
   > On-Leash Areas Blufftop Poplar Street west of Highway 1, in Half Moon Bay
3. City of Half Moon Bay, "Location: the city's map link for Poplar Beach" (government, checked 2026-10-27): https://www.halfmoonbay.gov/1115/Beaches

Verified October 27, 2026; re-check due 2026-11-26. Freshness: fresh.
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