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Surfer's Beach

Beach · Half Moon Bay · San Mateo County · California

Are dogs allowed at Surfer's Beach?

Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

Verified October 27, 2026 from City of Half Moon Bay.

Leash
Required
Maximum leash length
6 feet

419.4 On US-101 at mile 419.4, 8.6 mi off the freeway. See every dog stop on US-101.

492.8 On Highway 1 at mile 492.8, at the highway. See every dog stop on Highway 1.

Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes[2] City of Half Moon BayOctober 27, 2026
LeashRequired[1] City of Half Moon BayOctober 27, 2026
Maximum leash length6 feet[1] City of Half Moon BayOctober 27, 2026

Location

Highway 1 at Coronado Street, Half Moon Bay · San Mateo County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)

Managed by City of Half Moon Bay. Official page

Sources

  1. Visiting Half Moon Bay Beaches (halfmoonbay.gov), City of Half Moon Bay. Government agency, checked October 27, 2026.
    The City owns the beach (sand area) of Surfer’s Beach which is located roughly at the end of Coronado Street, just south of Pillar Point RV Park. ... Leashed (6-foot maximum) dogs are permitted on City beaches and on City managed portions of the Coastal Trail.
  2. Dog Walking (halfmoonbay.gov), City of Half Moon Bay. Government agency, checked October 27, 2026.
    On-Leash Areas Blufftop Poplar Street west of Highway 1, in Half Moon Bay Surfers Beach Highway 1 at Coronado, in Half Moon Bay
  3. Location: the city's map link for Surfer's Beach (halfmoonbay.gov), City of Half Moon Bay. Government agency, checked October 27, 2026.

First verified October 27, 2026; re-check due November 26, 2026. Freshness: fresh. How we verify.

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Surfer's 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/surfers-beach-half-moon-bay/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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