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title: "Rockaway Beach: dog rules"
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Rockaway Beach (Pacifica, CA): Yes, on leash. Source: City of Pacifica, checked 2026-10-27. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/rockaway-beach-pacifica/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Rockaway Beach

**Yes, on leash.**

Type: beach. Location: Pacifica, San Mateo County, California. Managed by City of Pacifica.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [2] | 2026-10-27 | fresh |
| Leash | Required | [1] | 2026-10-27 | fresh |

## Sources

1. City of Pacifica, "FAQs: What are the leash laws?" (government, checked 2026-10-27): https://www.cityofpacifica.org/i-want-to/faqs
   > Currently, all dogs must be on leash on all Pacifica beaches. The exception is Esplanade Beach, where dogs can be off-leash.
2. City of Pacifica, "Dog Itinerary" (government, checked 2026-10-27): https://www.cityofpacifica.org/about-us/visitors/plan-your-stay/dog-itinerary
   > After your meal, take your dog for a walk on the sand at Rockaway Beach or check out one of the hiking trails nearby.
3. U.S. Geological Survey, "Location: GNIS feature 1723288, Rockaway Beach (beach)" (government, checked 2026-10-27): https://www.usgs.gov/us-board-on-geographic-names/domestic-names

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