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Are dogs allowed at Santa Monica State Beach?

No. Dogs are not allowed on the sand or in the water. Leashed dogs may use the boardwalk and the paved pedestrian path.

Verified October 26, 2026 from City of Santa Monica and California Department of Parks and Recreation.

Official restrictions
Dogs are not allowed on the sand or in the water. Leashed dogs may use the boardwalk and…

68.1 On Highway 1 at mile 68.1, at the highway. See every dog stop on Highway 1. Nearest dog stop: Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park, 1 mi south.

Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedNo[3] City of Santa MonicaOctober 30, 2026
Official restrictionsDogs are not allowed on the sand or in the water. Leashed dogs may use the boardwalk and the paved pedestrian path.[4] City of Santa MonicaOctober 30, 2026

Rules in every California state park

Source: [2] California Department of Parks and Recreation, checked October 26, 2026

Location

Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, 90401 · Los Angeles County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)

Managed by California State Parks. Official page

Sources

  1. Visiting State Parks With Your Dog (parks.ca.gov), California Department of Parks and Recreation. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.
    Santa Monica State Beach | Dogs Allowed? No | Park unit operated by the City of Santa Monica. Check website at https://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=53687097577 for more information.
  2. Visiting State Parks With Your Dog: statewide rules (parks.ca.gov), California Department of Parks and Recreation. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.
    Dogs must be on a maximum 6-foot leash at ALL times and physically under your control.
  3. Santa Monica State Beach (santamonica.gov), City of Santa Monica. Government agency, checked October 30, 2026.
    The State Beach stretches over three miles, covers 245 acres of sand, and is managed by the City of Santa Monica and California State Park. ... Can I bring my dog to the beach with me? No, dogs are not allowed on the Santa Monica State Beach.
  4. July 4th Holiday Safety Reminders (santamonica.gov), City of Santa Monica. Government agency, checked October 30, 2026.
    Unleashed dogs: are prohibited. Leashed dogs are allowed on the boardwalk/paved pedestrian path, but not the sand or in the water.

First verified October 26, 2026; re-check due November 25, 2026. Freshness: fresh. How we verify.

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Santa Monica State Beach (Santa Monica, CA): No. Dogs are not allowed on the sand or in the water. Leashed dogs may use the boardwalk and the paved pedestrian path. Source: City of Santa Monica, California Department of Parks and Recreation, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/santa-monica-state-beach/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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