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Central Coast places where dogs may go off leash
34 of 243 verified places in the Central Coast region where dogs may go off leash, by the rule each source states. Published when at least three verified places qualify.
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Beaches
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Beach | Carmel-by-the-Sea | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 |
| Arroyo Burro Beach County Park | Santa Barbara | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash under voice control in the posted off-leash area, and must be on a 6-foot leash until they reach it and after leaving it. No more than 3 dogs per adult; puppies under 4 months and dogs in heat are prohibited. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 |
| Mesa beach, Shoreline Park to Arroyo Burro (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash on the beach from the Shoreline Park staircase west to the eastern edge of the Arroyo Burro Estuary. Dogs must be licensed and tagged, healthy, not in heat and not aggressive. | Off leash allowed | October 26, 2026 |
| Mitchell's Cove Beach | Santa Cruz | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Beach access is by the stairway on West Cliff Drive at Sunset Avenue. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 26, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chanticleer Avenue County Park Dog Park | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 | |
| Pinto Lake County Park Dog Park | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 | |
| Polo Grounds County Park Dog Park | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 | |
| Camarillo Grove Dog Park | Camarillo | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Freedom Dog Park | Camarillo | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Mission Oaks Dog Park | Camarillo | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Springville Dog Park | Camarillo | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Jody Giannini Family Dog Park | Morro Bay | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 27, 2026 |
| Jody Giannini Family Dog Park (Del Mar Park) | Morro Bay | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| Oak Canyon Dog Park | Oak Park | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Campus Park Dog Park | Oxnard | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Jax's Windrow Dog Park | Oxnard | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Rudy's Dog Park | Oxnard | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| George Washington Park (Pacific Grove) | Pacific Grove | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| Rip Van Winkle Open Space (Pacific Grove) | Pacific Grove | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| Branciforte Dog Park | Santa Cruz | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| DeLaveaga Park Sand Pit Off-Leash Area | Santa Cruz | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| Frederick Street Park Dog Park | Santa Cruz | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| Grant Street Park Off-Leash Area | Santa Cruz | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| Mimi De Marta Dog Park | Santa Cruz | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| Ocean View Park Off-Leash Area | Santa Cruz | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| Pacheco Dog Park | Santa Cruz | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| University Terrace Park Dog Park | Santa Cruz | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| Simi Dog Park | Simi Valley | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Conejo Creek Dog Park | Thousand Oaks | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Estella Park Off-Leash Area | Thousand Oaks | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Kimber Park Off-Leash Area | Thousand Oaks | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Walnut Grove Park Off-Leash Area | Thousand Oaks | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Arroyo Verde Park | Ventura | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the park's designated off-leash area, 6 to 9 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and not on city holidays or during special events. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 30, 2026 |
| Camino Real Park Dog Park | Ventura | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 30, 2026 |