Road trips › Highway 1
Dog-friendly Highway 1 in California
736 miles from Dana Point to Leggett. Every stop below is placed by its mile on Highway 1 (miles north from Dana Point along Caltrans's route line, with the stretches Highway 1 shares with US-101 measured on US-101) and its distance off the highway, and every dog rule links to its official source.
Highway 1 shares the road with US-101 at miles 116–126, 134–186, 253–264 and 517–524. Stops on those stretches are included and marked with the road they are on. See the US-101 guide
Highlights
Orange County coast
Miles 0–30. Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach.
- 0.0 Capistrano Beach
- 0.0 Max Berg Plaza Park
- 1.0 Doheny State Beach
- 1.0 Dana Point Harbor and Baby Beach
- 4.5 Salt Creek Beach
- 6.6 Laguna Niguel Regional Park
- 9.4 Laguna Beach House
- 16.7 Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina
- And 19 more in this stretch, listed below.
Santa Monica to Point Mugu
Miles 66–112. Santa Monica and Malibu to Point Mugu. Beaches run by Los Angeles County do not allow dogs.
- 67.4 Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park
- 67.4 Memorial Park Dog Run
- 70.4 Will Rogers State Historic Park
- 71.8 Los Encinos State Historic Park
- 79.9 Malibu Lagoon State Beach (incl. Adamson House)
- 87.8 Malibu Country Inn
- 109.4 Freedom Dog Park
- 110.8 Rudy's Dog Park
- And 26 more in this stretch, listed below.
Morro Bay and Cambria
Miles 270–305. Morro Bay north through Cayucos and Cambria.
- 275.9 Back Bay Inn
- 276.9 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites
- 279.2 Jody Giannini Family Dog Park
- 282.2 Norma Rose Dog Park
- 283.2 Cayucos Beach Inn
- 297.0 Cambria Pines Lodge
- 299.3 Cambria Beach Lodge
- 299.4 Cambria Shores Inn
- And 9 more in this stretch, listed below.
Big Sur
Miles 306–396. The Big Sur coast between San Simeon and Carmel.
- 306.1 Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument
- 343.2 Limekiln State Park
- 368.5 Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- 370.7 Riverside Campground & Cabins
- 370.8 Big Sur Campground & Cabins
- 394.8 Lincoln Green Inn
- 395.0 Carmel Mission Inn
- 395.9 Carmel Beach
- And 2 more in this stretch, listed below.
Monterey Bay
Miles 396–446. Carmel, Monterey and around the bay to Santa Cruz.
- 399.1 Portola Hotel & Spa
- 424.9 Franich Park (off-leash dog area)
- 438.0 Chaminade Resort & Spa
- 438.8 Frederick Street Park Dog Park
- 440.4 Grant Street Park Off-Leash Area
- 441.0 Ocean View Park Off-Leash Area
- 441.4 Mimi De Marta Dog Park
- 442.0 Dream Inn Santa Cruz
- And 33 more in this stretch, listed below.
Half Moon Bay and Pacifica
Miles 484–508. The San Mateo coast from Half Moon Bay north through Montara to Pacifica.
- 487.0 Cañada Verde Beach
- 487.1 Half Moon Bay Lodge
- 488.2 Coastside Dog Park
- 488.8 Poplar Beach
- 489.3 Half Moon Bay Inn
- 493.7 Inn at Mavericks
- 500.5 Sanchez Dog Park
- 505.7 Esplanade Beach
- And 20 more in this stretch, listed below.
Marin and Point Reyes
Miles 524–560. Muir Beach, Stinson Beach and Point Reyes Station.
Sonoma and Mendocino coast
Miles 580–736. Bodega Bay north through Gualala, Mendocino and Fort Bragg to Leggett.
- 582.0 Pinnacle Gulch Coastal Access Trail
- 582.0 Shorttail Gulch Coastal Access Trail
- 677.3 Heritage House Resort & Spa
- 678.9 Inn at Schoolhouse Creek
- 681.6 Mendocino Grove
- 681.8 Stanford Inn
- 689.3 Pomo RV Park & Campground
- 690.8 Noyo Harbor Inn
- And 50 more in this stretch, listed below.
Stops, south to north
535 stops
Orange County miles 0–33
Lodging · San Juan Capistrano · 2.5 mi off Highway 1
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Beach · Dana Point · 0.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not permitted on the beach between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. from June 15 to Sept. 10. Dogs are not allowed off leash at any time.
Park · San Clemente · 5 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Park · San Clemente · 3.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Park · San Juan Capistrano · 8.2 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Capistrano Beach, less than a mile away.
Beach · San Clemente · 5.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails or the beach.
Park · San Clemente · 6 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Beach · San Clemente · 8.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed in buildings or on the beach.
Park · Coto de Caza · 8.5 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Capistrano Beach, less than a mile away.
Park · San Clemente · 3.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Lodging · Dana Point · 0.3 mi off Highway 1
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Beach · Dana Point · 1.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are prohibited on the sand and are not permitted on non-motorized vessels. Dogs are permitted on the grass and must be restrained by a leash.
Beach · Dana Point · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on beaches. Dogs must be leashed and attended to by an adult at all times.
Beach · Dana Point · 1.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not permitted on the beach. They are permitted on a 6-foot leash on paved walkways and at Bluff Park, the grass area above the beach.
Beach · Laguna Beach · at the highway
No. Dogs are prohibited every day of the year.
Nearest dog stop: Salt Creek Beach, 1 mi south.
Park · Laguna Niguel · 3.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Laguna Niguel · 3.2 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Laguna Niguel Regional Park, less than a mile away.
Beach · Laguna Beach · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. From June 15 to September 10, dogs are allowed on the beach only before 9:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. The rest of the year they are allowed at any time. Dogs are prohibited every day at Thousand Steps Beach.
Lodging · Laguna Beach · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions: up to 2 pets per room; up to 40 lb each; $125 per stay. A pet waiver must be completed and submitted to Guest Services, and the hotel asks guests to say before arrival that they are bringing a pet.
Park · Laguna Beach · 5.2 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Crystal Cove State Park, 1 mi north.
Park · Laguna Beach · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on paved areas only. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on the beach or in the backcountry. Dogs are not allowed in Deer Canyon, Lower Moro, and Upper Moro Campgrounds.
Park · Irvine · 8 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Beach · Newport Beach · 0.8 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina, less than a mile away.
Beach · Corona Del Mar · 1.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed before 10 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m. Dogs not allowed on the beach or any beachfront sidewalk between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., including the ocean front beaches and bay front beaches. Park unit operated by City of Newport Beach. Check website at https://www.newportbeachca.gov/how-do-i-/find/beach-information for more information.
Campground · Newport Beach · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions: on a leash no longer than 6 feet; up to 2 pets per site; dog park on site; $2 per pet per night. No pets on the beach, pool deck, lawns or planters, or inside resort buildings.
Park · Irvine · 4.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Newport Beach · 2.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Beach · Newport Beach · 0.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not allowed on any ocean or bay beach, or any beachfront sidewalk, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Before 10 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m., leashed dogs are allowed. Off-leash dogs are never allowed.
Park · Costa Mesa · 1.3 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Santa Ana · 7.1 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Beach · Huntington Beach · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on the multiuse trail (bike path). Dogs not allowed on sand.
Park · Fountain Valley · 5.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Lodging · Huntington Beach · at the highway
Yes, under the Kimpton Hotels brand policy: no limit on the number of pets; no weight limit; no pet fee.
Lodging · Huntington Beach · 1.8 mi off Highway 1
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Beach · Huntington Beach · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Park · Huntington Beach · 0.6 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Beach · Huntington Beach · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on the multiuse trail (bike path). Dogs not allowed on sand.
Lodging · Sunset Beach · at the highway
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Lodging · Huntington Beach · 2.6 mi off Highway 1
Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night.
Park · Anaheim · 8.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Los Angeles County miles 33–96
Beach · Long Beach · 1.4 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash inside the Dog Zone, open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, and must be leashed on the way in. Dogs are not permitted outside the Dog Zone and its access paths or outside those hours. The zone is on Ocean Blvd. between Granada Avenue and Roycroft Avenue and may close for special events or poor beach conditions.
Lodging · Long Beach · at the highway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · Long Beach · 3.3 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Long Beach · 3.1 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: El Dorado Park Dog Park, less than a mile away.
Park · Long Beach · 0.3 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Cerritos · 6.3 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed but must always be on a leash, and owners must clean up after them.
Lodging · Long Beach · 1 mi off Highway 1
Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night.
Park · Long Beach · 1.6 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Long Beach · 4.3 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · at the highway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · Long Beach · 1.5 mi off Highway 1
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Park · Long Beach · 1.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · at the highway
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Park · Long Beach · 3.6 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Long Beach · 0.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Long Beach · 1.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Long Beach · 1.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Long Beach · 5.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Long Beach · 2.1 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Wilmington · at the highway
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Lodging · 2.1 mi off Highway 1
Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night.
Lodging · Torrance · 2.1 mi off Highway 1
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Lodging · Redondo Beach · at the highway
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Beach · Redondo Beach · 0.4 mi off Highway 1
No. Los Angeles County allows no animals on its beaches, including dogs.
Nearest dog stop: Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park, 8 mi north.
Lodging · Redondo Beach · 2 mi off Highway 1
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Lodging · El Segundo · at the highway
Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night.
Lodging · Inglewood · 3 mi off Highway 1
No. Listed by the brand as a location that does not allow pets.
Nearest dog stop: Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park, 1 mi north.
Park · Los Angeles · 8.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only outside the fence area. Dogs are not allowed inside the fence or inside the Towers.
Lodging · Inglewood · 1.9 mi off Highway 1
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Lodging · Inglewood · 1.7 mi off Highway 1
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Lodging · Inglewood · 1.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · Los Angeles · 9.6 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · 2.6 mi off Highway 1
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Lodging · 1.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night.
Beach · Playa del Rey · 2.2 mi off Highway 1
No. Los Angeles County allows no animals on its beaches, including dogs.
Nearest dog stop: Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area (incl. Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook), 1 mi north.
Park · Los Angeles · 4.4 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on the paved road. Dogs not allowed on the trails.
Park · Los Angeles · 0.6 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Beach · Marina del Rey · 0.9 mi off Highway 1
No. Los Angeles County allows no animals on its beaches, including dogs.
Nearest dog stop: Runyon Canyon Dog Park, less than a mile away.
Park · Los Angeles · 9.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Beach · Los Angeles · 1.2 mi off Highway 1
No. The county's beach rules say no animals are allowed on the beach, naming dogs and cats.
Nearest dog stop: Airport Park Dog Park, less than a mile away.
Park · Santa Monica · 1.4 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs need a City of Santa Monica license, or a non-resident permit tag from the Santa Monica Animal Shelter.
Lodging · Los Angeles · 3 mi off Highway 1
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Lodging · Los Angeles · 1 mi off Highway 1
No. Pets are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Westminster Dog Park, less than a mile away.
Lodging · Los Angeles · 1 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions: $100 per stay. Dogs only (no cats). The page gives no weight limit, number of dogs or leash rule.
Park · Los Angeles · 0.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Santa Monica · 0.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. For dogs licensed by the City of Santa Monica. Non-residents may use only the Airport Park dog park, with a permit tag from the Santa Monica Animal Shelter.
Park · Los Angeles · 9.6 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Los Angeles · 3.5 mi off Highway 1
No. Pets are not allowed; the VA rule bars non-service animals from VA property. Service animals are allowed, but VA can keep them out of open interment areas unless they are approved for an interment.
Nearest dog stop: Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park, less than a mile away.
Park · Santa Monica · 0.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. For dogs licensed by the City of Santa Monica. Non-residents may use only the Airport Park dog park, with a permit tag from the Santa Monica Animal Shelter.
Park · Los Angeles · 3.4 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Los Angeles · 3.4 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Santa Monica · 0.4 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per room; up to 25 lb each. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture, and are not welcome in the hotel's restaurants, spas, fitness centers or pool areas (the page names only Shutters' Coast Beach Café patio and Lobby Terrace as places dogs may go). The page lists a $125 per stay pet amenity package (bed, bowls, toy); it does not call that a required fee.
Lodging · Santa Monica · 0.3 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions: up to 2 pets per room; up to 50 lb each; $150 per stay. Tell the hotel before arrival that you are bringing a pet. The fee is waived for a service animal.
Beach · Santa Monica · at the highway
No. Dogs are not allowed on the sand or in the water. Leashed dogs may use the boardwalk and the paved pedestrian path.
Nearest dog stop: Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park, 1 mi south.
Beach · Pacific Palisades · at the highway
No. Park unit operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors. Check website at https://beaches.lacounty.gov/will-rogers-beach/ for more information.
Nearest dog stop: Will Rogers State Historic Park, less than a mile away.
Park · Pacific Palisades · 1.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in historic zone (but not on house tours) and Inspiration loop. Dogs not allowed on Backbone, Temescal or Rustic Canyon Trails. In short, dogs not allowed anywhere that leads out of park.
Park · Encino · 8.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Pacific Palisades · 0.3 mi off Highway 1
No. ADA service animals only; no emotional support animals or pets.
Nearest dog stop: Los Encinos State Historic Park, less than a mile away.
Beach · Malibu · at the highway
No. Los Angeles County allows no animals on its beaches, including dogs.
Nearest dog stop: Los Encinos State Historic Park, 2 mi south.
Park · Topanga · 3.7 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Los Encinos State Historic Park, 2 mi south.
Beach · Malibu · at the highway
No. Los Angeles County allows no animals on its beaches, including dogs.
Nearest dog stop: Los Encinos State Historic Park, 3 mi south.
Lodging · Malibu · at the highway
No. Pets are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Malibu Lagoon State Beach (incl. Adamson House), 1 mi north.
Beach · Malibu · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot.
Park · Calabasas · 4.6 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed only in the campground, day-use picnic areas, parking lots and paved park roads. Dogs are not allowed on park dirt roads or hiking trails.
Beach · Malibu · at the highway
No. Los Angeles County allows no animals on its beaches, including dogs.
Nearest dog stop: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 1 mi north.
Park · 4.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. At National Park Service sites, dogs on a leash of 6 feet or less are allowed on trails, roads and developed areas such as campgrounds and parking lots, but not in buildings or where posted. State park land inside the recreation area has stricter rules: pets are not allowed on backcountry trails of Topanga, Malibu Creek, Leo Carrillo and Point Mugu state parks.
Beach · Malibu · 1.2 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Russell Park, 4 mi north.
Beach · Malibu · 0.8 mi off Highway 1
No. Los Angeles County allows no animals on its beaches, including dogs.
Nearest dog stop: Russell Park, 3 mi north.
Lodging · Malibu · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per room; $50 per pet per stay. Guests sign a pet agreement and keep pets out of the pool area. The page says pets, and tells guests to clean up after pets (dogs only).
Beach · Malibu · at the highway
No. Los Angeles County allows no animals on its beaches, including dogs.
Nearest dog stop: Russell Park, 3 mi north.
Park · Thousand Oaks · 9.3 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Thousand Oaks · 9.4 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Thousand Oaks · 9.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Beach · Malibu · at the highway
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: El Parque de la Paz, 1 mi south.
Beach · Malibu · at the highway
No. Los Angeles County allows no animals on its beaches, including dogs.
Nearest dog stop: Walnut Grove Park Off-Leash Area, 1 mi north.
Park · Thousand Oaks · 9.6 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Malibu · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in day-use areas, campground and North Beach (north of Lifeguard Tower 3). Dogs not allowed on backcountry trails or South Beach (south of Lifeguard Tower 3).
Ventura County miles 96–133
Park · Thousand Oaks · 8 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Camarillo · 0.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground and day-use areas. Dogs are not allowed on trails.
Park · Camarillo · 8.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Camarillo · 8.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Park · Camarillo · 8.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Park · Camarillo · 9 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Camarillo · 8.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Park · Camarillo · 7.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Park · Camarillo · 7.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Park · Camarillo · 8 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Park · Camarillo · 6.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Park · Camarillo · 7.1 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Park · Camarillo · 4.3 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Oxnard · 2.5 mi off Highway 1
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Park · Camarillo · 5.4 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Park · Oxnard · 1.1 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Camarillo · 5.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Oxnard · 2.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Oxnard · 0.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Ventura · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · Ventura · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay.
Park · Ventura · 2.1 mi off US-101 · on US-101
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.
Park · Ventura · 0.4 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Beach · Oxnard · 4 mi off US-101 · on US-101
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: McGrath State Beach, less than a mile away.
Beach · Oxnard · 2.8 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach.
Lodging · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Beach · Ventura · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach.
Lodging · Ventura · at the highway · on US-101
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Lodging · Ventura · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Beach · Ventura · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach.
Santa Barbara County miles 133–236
Lodging · Carpinteria · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Beach · Carpinteria · 0.6 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach.
Lodging · Carpinteria · at the highway · on US-101
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Park · Santa Barbara · 2.3 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Lodging · Santa Barbara · 0.3 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes. The hotel welcomes dogs, with additional fees and guidelines. The FAQ gives no amounts, weight limit or leash rules.
Park · Santa Barbara · 0.3 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Lodging · Santa Barbara · at the highway · on US-101
Yes: on leash; up to 2 pets per room; $50 per stay.
Lodging · Santa Barbara · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · Santa Barbara · 0.4 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Barbara · 0.3 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Barbara · 1.5 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Barbara · 2 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Barbara · 2.5 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Barbara · 1.4 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Barbara · 0.6 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Barbara · 0.3 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Beach · Santa Barbara · 0.4 mi off US-101 · on US-101
No. Dogs are not allowed on the beach from the eastern city limits west to Leadbetter Beach, which includes East Beach and West Beach.
Nearest dog stop: Moreton Bay Fig Tree Park (Santa Barbara), less than a mile away.
Lodging · Santa Barbara · at the highway · on US-101
Yes. The hotel lists pet-friendly accommodations and asks for a heads-up. The page says pets and gives no fee, weight limit or leash rules.
Park · Santa Barbara · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Lodging · Santa Barbara · 0.3 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, with restrictions: $40 per night, up to $160 per stay. Report all pets on arrival; pets must be accompanied by their owner at all times, and cannot be left in rooms unattended. Pet relief stations are on three lawn areas.
Lodging · Santa Barbara · at the highway · on US-101
No. Pets are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Pershing Park (Santa Barbara), less than a mile away.
Lodging · Santa Barbara · 0.3 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes: $25 per pet per night.
Park · Santa Barbara · 0.3 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Barbara · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Barbara · 0.5 mi off US-101 · on US-101
No. Dogs not allowed in the historic buildings or visitor center.
Nearest dog stop: Parque De Los Niños (Santa Barbara), less than a mile away.
Lodging · Santa Barbara · 0.3 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, under the Kimpton Hotels brand policy: no limit on the number of pets; no weight limit; no pet fee.
Park · Santa Barbara · 0.6 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Barbara · 0.3 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Barbara · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Barbara · 0.7 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Beach · Santa Barbara · 1.9 mi off US-101 · on US-101
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.
Park · Santa Barbara · 0.7 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Lodging · Santa Barbara · 0.6 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, with restrictions: up to 20 lb each; $125 per pet per night. Pets are allowed case by case, with prior written approval. An unauthorized pet brings a $500 penalty fee and possibly the end of the stay without refund.
Park · Santa Barbara · 1.9 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash in certain areas of the preserve, under sight and voice control. Owners must carry a leash at all times and leash their dogs when necessary.
Park · Santa Barbara · 0.9 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Barbara · 1.2 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Barbara · 1 mi off US-101 · on US-101
No. No pets on the tour route; service animals only. The page does not say what applies outside the tour route.
Nearest dog stop: Mission Historical Park (Santa Barbara), less than a mile away.
Lodging · Santa Barbara · 0.3 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Park · Santa Barbara · 1.1 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Barbara · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Barbara · 0.8 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes. This is a dog park.
Beach · Santa Barbara · 1.8 mi off US-101 · on US-101
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.
Park · Santa Barbara · 0.7 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Lodging · Santa Barbara · 0.6 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · Santa Barbara · 0.9 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Barbara · 1.5 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Barbara · 1.1 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Barbara · 0.9 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Barbara · 0.5 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on leash.
Park · Goleta · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash and under control, and are allowed on paved areas only, not on the grass. Service animals are exempt. Owners must pick up and dispose of waste.
Park · Santa Barbara · 4.3 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Lodging · Santa Barbara · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night.
Lodging · Goleta · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Beach · Goleta · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach.
Beach · Goleta · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach.
Park · Goleta · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach.
Rest area · Goleta · At S. end of Gaviota Tunnel · at the highway · on US-101
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Rest area · Goleta · At S. end of Gaviota Tunnel · at the highway · on US-101
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Park · Buellton · 7.6 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is a dog park.
Lodging · Lompoc · at the highway
Yes, under the Red Roof Inn brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; up to 80 lb each; first pet stays free.
Lodging · Lompoc · at the highway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · Lompoc · 2.1 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on multipurpose trail or road. Dogs not allowed in the historic buildings or visitor center.
Beach · Casmalia · 5 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on trail. Dogs not allowed on beach.
San Luis Obispo County miles 236–322
Park · Nipomo · 3.4 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Arroyo Grande · 1.1 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Oceano · 0.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Leashed dogs allowed. Dogs not allowed at Oso Flaco Lake or Pismo State Beach Dune Preserve.
Beach · Oceano · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed in Pismo Dune Preserve.
Lodging · Arroyo Grande · 1.5 mi off Highway 1
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Campground · Grover Beach · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Pets are welcome, with breed restrictions set by the park's insurance. The FAQ gives no fee or leash rule.
Lodging · 0.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Campground · Pismo Beach · at the highway
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet; up to 3 pets per site.
Lodging · Pismo Beach · at the highway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Beach · Pismo Beach · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash at all times and are not permitted on the Pismo Pier.
Lodging · Pismo Beach · at the highway
No. Pets are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Pismo Beach (city beach), less than a mile away.
Lodging · Pismo Beach · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per room; up to 50 lb each; $100 per stay. Designated pet-friendly rooms only, reserved by phone. At most two pets per room, none larger than 50 pounds. Pets must be registered, free of fleas and ticks and current on vaccinations, and leashed outside the guest room.
Lodging · Pismo Beach · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions: $100 per stay. Designated dog-friendly rooms, with a bed, bowls, treats and a private patio. The resort's dog policy is a separate document the page links to; this record does not cover it.
Lodging · Pismo Beach · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, with restrictions: up to 2 pets per room; $40 per night, up to $150 per stay. Pet-friendly rooms only, reserved by phone. No more than two pets per room. The inn may require removal of a pet that bites, barks excessively or soils public areas.
Lodging · Pismo Beach · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, with restrictions: $60 per night, up to $180 per stay. Dogs stay only in the dog-friendly rooms on the first floor, reserved by availability. A dog found in a non-pet room is a $150 nightly cleaning fee. The package includes a dog bed, bowls and treats.
Campground · San Luis Obispo · at the highway · on US-101
No. The rule on the page is for the campsites.
Nearest dog stop: Pismo Beach (city beach), 4 mi south.
Lodging · Avila Beach · 2.1 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, with restrictions: up to 2 pets per room; $150 per stay. Select ground-floor suites only, each with a private patio. The page says pets, not dogs only, and gives no weight or leash rules.
Lodging · San Luis Obispo · 0.8 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, with restrictions: up to 2 pets per room; no weight limit; $65 per night, up to $195 per stay. Dogs only, in dog-designated rooms and areas. Up to two dogs per room unless management pre-approves more. Owners must pick up after their dogs.
Lodging · San Luis Obispo · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · 0.3 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Lodging · San Luis Obispo · at the highway · on US-101
Yes: up to 2 pets per room; $150 per stay.
Eat and drink · San Luis Obispo · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, with restrictions. Pets are seated on the garden only, on a leash or in a secure carrier, close to the owner's seat and clear of walkways. Barking, jumping or nipping dogs are removed. Pets may not be fed from restaurant dishes or sit on seats.
Lodging · San Luis Obispo · 0.3 mi off US-101 · on US-101
No. Service animals excepted.
Nearest dog stop: El Chorro Dog Park, 6 mi north.
Eat and drink · San Luis Obispo · at the highway · on US-101
Yes, with restrictions. Pets are seated on the patio only, on a leash or in a secure carrier, close to the owner's seat and clear of walkways. Barking, jumping or nipping dogs are removed. Pets may not be fed from restaurant dishes or sit on seats.
Eat and drink · San Luis Obispo · 0.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. The taproom's home page lists a dog-friendly front patio. It says nothing about the indoor taproom or a leash.
Lodging · San Luis Obispo · 0.6 mi off Highway 1
Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay.
Park · San Luis Obispo · 0.4 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Los Osos · 3.7 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs are not allowed on trails or to be left unattended in cars.
Nearest dog stop: Morro Bay State Park, 3 mi north.
Lodging · Los Osos · 2.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Only some rooms are marked pet-friendly: the Cypress King rooms on the inn's room pages, and the Pelican Cottage, which the inn's cottages page calls dog-friendly. The pages give no fee, weight limit or leash rules.
Park · Morro Bay · 1.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Unless posted signs say otherwise. Dogs are allowed only on leash in permitted areas. Stay on trails to avoid poison oak and ticks that may carry Lyme disease .
Park · Los Osos · 4.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed only in the campground, roadways, and Spooner's Cove Beach. Dogs are allowed only on leash in these permitted areas and are not allowed on trails. A word of caution: one of the predominant undergrowth plants in the area is poison oak and ticks are present which may carry Lyme disease .
Lodging · Morro Bay · 0.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes. The inn says it welcomes pets. The page does not give a fee, weight limit, number of pets or leash rules.
Lodging · Morro Bay · 0.5 mi off Highway 1
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Lodging · Morro Bay · 0.5 mi off Highway 1
No. Service animals excepted.
Nearest dog stop: Anchor Memorial Park, less than a mile away.
Park · Morro Bay · 0.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Lodging · Morro Bay · 0.4 mi off Highway 1
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Park · Morro Bay · 0.3 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Beach · Morro Bay · at the highway
No. Dogs allowed only in Morro Strand Campground. Dogs not allowed on the beach.
Nearest dog stop: Jody Giannini Family Dog Park, less than a mile away.
Park · Cayucos · at the highway
Yes. This is a dog park.
Lodging · Cayucos · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions: up to 2 pets per room; $15 per pet per night. Dogs only, up to two per room, in the inn's pet-friendly rooms. Do not leave pets unattended in rooms.
Beach · Cayucos · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Unless posted signs say otherwise. Dogs are allowed only on leash in permitted areas.
Park · Cayucos · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Partially. Dogs allowed only south of San Geronimo Road. Dogs are allowed only on leash in permitted areas.
Park · Cayucos · at the highway
No. Dogs not allowed on trails or unattended in cars.
Nearest dog stop: Estero Bluffs State Park, 2 mi south.
Lodging · Cambria · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions: $35 per night. Dogs and cats only, in designated pet-friendly rooms, with prior approval; pet bookings cannot be made online (the lodge's amenities page says to call). Dogs of 50 pounds or more may be allowed at the lodge's discretion with approval at booking. Pets are not allowed on the furniture. The lodge has a private onsite dog park and allows dogs on its outdoor dining patio.
Eat and drink · Cambria · 0.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Pets sit in the restaurant's uncovered garden area only, on a leash and on the floor, not on a chair. No more than two pets per party. Barking or aggressive pets are removed, and pets may not relieve themselves in the garden. The restaurant has dog bowls.
Park · Cambria · 0.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Lodging · Cambria · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions: up to 40 lb each; $75 per pet per stay. Dogs under 40 pounds only. The page gives no number-of-pets or leash rules.
Lodging · Cambria · at the highway
Yes. The inn welcomes dogs and gives them a dog bowl setup and a gift on arrival. Its home page does not give a fee, weight limit, number of pets or leash rules.
Lodging · Cambria · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions: $35 per night. Dogs and cats only, in pet-friendly rooms. Pets must be leashed outside the guest room and are not permitted in the breakfast room, pool area or recreation center. Dogs of 50 pounds or more may be allowed at the hotel's discretion with approval at booking.
Park · Cambria · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on water vessels. Dogs not allowed on beaches.
Park · Cambria · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are permitted only on leash at the following locations: William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach , Junge Ranch Trail off of Lone Palm Drive , Moonstone Beach Boardwalk , and all campgrounds and parking lots. Stay on trails to avoid poison oak and ticks that may carry Lyme disease . Note: Dogs are prohibited at the following locations: The Boucher Trail , San Simeon Pier , San Simeon Creek Trail , San Simeon Creek Beach leading directly from the campgrounds, Washburn Day Use Beach , Leffingwell Landing , Santa Rosa Creek Beach , and wherever posted.
Park · San Simeon · 0.4 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot.
Monterey County miles 322–423
Campground · at the highway
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Campground · at the highway
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Campground · at the highway
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Big Sur · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed in the campground and on the beach on leash. Dogs are not allowed on trails.
Park · Big Sur · at the highway
No. No public access to this unit.
Nearest dog stop: Limekiln State Park, 11 mi south.
Park · Big Sur · at the highway
No. Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot.
Nearest dog stop: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, 10 mi north.
Park · Big Sur · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on the Warden's Path and River Path, and in day-use lots and campground. Dogs not allowed on all other trails.
Campground · Big Sur · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per site; up to $30 per pet per night. No pets in the Studio Cabin.
Campground · Big Sur · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions: $5 per pet per night. Dogs are welcome at the campground but not in the cabins.
Park · Big Sur · at the highway
No. Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot.
Nearest dog stop: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, 5 mi south.
Park · Big Sur · at the highway
No. Public access for tours only. Dogs not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, 8 mi south.
Park · Carmel · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on the beach at Gate 19 (south end of the park) and trails leading to it. Dogs not allowed in all other areas.
Park · Carmel · at the highway
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Carmel River State Beach, 2 mi north.
Park · Carmel · 1 mi off Highway 1
No. No public access to this unit.
Nearest dog stop: Carmel River State Beach, 1 mi north.
Beach · Carmel · 0.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Lodging · Carmel-by-the-Sea · 0.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes: on leash; $30 per night.
Lodging · Carmel-by-the-Sea · 0.6 mi off Highway 1
No. Pets are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Carmel River State Beach, less than a mile away.
Park · Carmel-by-the-Sea · 0.5 mi off Highway 1
No. Service animals only. Pets are not permitted on the Mission grounds.
Nearest dog stop: Carmel River State Beach, 1 mi south.
Lodging · Carmel-by-the-Sea · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions: $100 pet fee. Shearwater Tavern's indoor dining room and the pool area are not pet-friendly.
Beach · Carmel-by-the-Sea · 1 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Lodging · Carmel · 0.4 mi off Highway 1
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Lodging · Carmel-by-the-Sea · 0.6 mi off Highway 1
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Beach · Pacific Grove · 3.4 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs on leash allowed on beach, trails, and conference grounds. Dogs not allowed in conference ground buildings.
Lodging · Monterey · 0.8 mi off Highway 1
No. Pets are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Asilomar State Beach, 1 mi south.
Lodging · Monterey · 0.5 mi off Highway 1
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Eat and drink · Monterey · 1.1 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Well-behaved dogs on a leash at all times.
Lodging · Monterey · 0.6 mi off Highway 1
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Lodging · Monterey · 1.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes: up to 2 pets per room; no weight limit; $50 per room per night.
Park · Monterey · 1.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed inside park buildings.
Beach · Monterey · 1.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Beach · Monterey · 2.1 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Lodging · Monterey · 0.4 mi off Highway 1
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · Monterey · 0.3 mi off Highway 1
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Beach · Monterey · 0.4 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Lodging · Monterey · 0.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes, under the Red Roof Inn brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; up to 80 lb each; first pet stays free.
Lodging · Monterey · at the highway
Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay.
Beach · Monterey · at the highway
No. Dogs are not allowed on the beach or dunes from the Seaside parking lot north. Leashed dogs are allowed only on the beach from the Roberts parking lot south.
Nearest dog stop: Del Monte Beach, 1 mi south.
Park · Marina · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on recreation trail that runs north/south through Fort Ord. Dogs not allowed on spur trails from there to beach or on the beach.
Lodging · Marina · at the highway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Beach · Marina · 0.3 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot.
Nearest dog stop: Fort Ord Dunes State Park, 3 mi south.
Lodging · Marina · at the highway
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Beach · Moss Landing · 1 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot.
Nearest dog stop: Fort Ord Dunes State Park, 9 mi south.
Beach · Watsonville · at the highway
No. Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot.
Nearest dog stop: Franich Park (off-leash dog area), 7 mi north.
Beach · Watsonville · 1.5 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot.
Nearest dog stop: Franich Park (off-leash dog area), 7 mi north.
Santa Cruz County miles 423–461
Lodging · Watsonville · 1.3 mi off Highway 1
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Park · Watsonville · 2.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Watsonville · 0.9 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Sunset State Beach, less than a mile away.
Beach · Watsonville · 2.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Except on the beach.
Beach · Watsonville · 1.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Beach · Aptos · 0.4 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Aptos · 0.6 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed below Porter Picnic Area.
Beach · Capitola · 0.3 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Eat and drink · Soquel · at the highway
Yes, the beer garden.
Lodging · Santa Cruz · 0.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes: up to 2 pets per room; up to 75 lb each; $75 per pet.
Beach · Santa Cruz · 1.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Santa Cruz · 1.1 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Santa Cruz · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Park · Felton · 4.1 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in some campsites, picnic areas, and select trails.
Park · Scotts Valley · 3.6 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Cruz · at the highway
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Lodging · Santa Cruz · at the highway
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Lodging · Santa Cruz · 0.8 mi off Highway 1
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Park · Santa Cruz · 1.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · Santa Cruz · 0.3 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Cruz · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Cruz · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed in building.
Park · Santa Cruz · 0.3 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Cruz · 0.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Santa Cruz · 1.6 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Cruz · 1.1 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Cruz · 1.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Cruz · 0.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Beach · Santa Cruz · 1.2 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs are not allowed on Main Beach or the Santa Cruz Wharf.
Nearest dog stop: Westlake Park (Santa Cruz), less than a mile away.
Park · Santa Cruz · 0.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Lodging · Santa Cruz · 0.8 mi off Highway 1
No. Listed by the brand as a location that does not allow pets.
Nearest dog stop: Depot Park (Santa Cruz), less than a mile away.
Park · Santa Cruz · 0.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Lodging · Santa Cruz · 0.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions: up to 2 pets per room; up to 40 lb each; $100 per stay. Dogs only. No pets on the Pool Deck, in Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge, in the event space or on Cowell Beach.
Beach · Santa Cruz · 0.9 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs are not allowed on Cowell Beach.
Nearest dog stop: La Barranca (Santa Cruz), less than a mile away.
Beach · Santa Cruz · 1.1 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Santa Cruz · 0.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Cruz · 1 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Beach · Santa Cruz · 1.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on leash including the beach.
Park · Santa Cruz · 0.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Park · Santa Cruz · 0.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Beach · Santa Cruz · 0.9 mi off Highway 1
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.
Park · Santa Cruz · 0.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Beach · Santa Cruz · 0.6 mi off Highway 1
No. except on pavement and in picnic area on leash.
Nearest dog stop: Sergeant Derby Park (Santa Cruz), less than a mile away.
Park · Santa Cruz · at the highway
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Sergeant Derby Park (Santa Cruz), 2 mi south.
Beach · Davenport · at the highway
No. Dogs are not allowed on Scott Creek Beach. Santa Cruz County allows leashed dogs on its other beaches.
Nearest dog stop: Sergeant Derby Park (Santa Cruz), 12 mi south.
San Mateo County miles 461–510
Park · Pescadero · at the highway
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Butano State Park, 5 mi north.
Park · Boulder Creek · 5.7 mi off Highway 1
No. Except in the former HQ parking lot and the first mile of North Escape Road.
Nearest dog stop: Butano State Park, 5 mi north.
Campground · Pescadero · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per site; up to 50 lb each; up to $75 per stay. No pets at the pitch-your-own-tent sites.
Park · Pescadero · 2.4 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campgrounds, and paved areas, and on fire roads.
Park · 1 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Butano State Park, 1 mi south.
Park · Pescadero · at the highway
No. Except on leash at Pistachio Beach, north of Pigeon Point.
Nearest dog stop: Butano State Park, 1 mi south.
Beach · Pescadero · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on the beach on leash.
Beach · Pescadero · at the highway
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Bean Hollow State Beach, 4 mi south.
Beach · San Gregorio · at the highway
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: La Honda Creek Preserve, 3 mi north.
Beach · San Gregorio · at the highway
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: La Honda Creek Preserve, 1 mi north.
Park · 6.1 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less.
Park · 9.6 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less.
Park · 5.7 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Thornewood Preserve, less than a mile away.
Park · 6.9 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Thornewood Preserve, less than a mile away.
Park · 8.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less.
Beach · Half Moon Bay · 0.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Lodging · Half Moon Bay · at the highway
Yes: $90 per stay.
Park · Half Moon Bay · 1.4 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on a 6 foot leash on the service road only.
Park · 4.9 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Burleigh H. Murray Ranch Park Property, less than a mile away.
Park · Half Moon Bay · at the highway
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Beach · Half Moon Bay · 0.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · 8.3 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Lodging · Half Moon Bay · at the highway
Yes: $50 per pet per stay.
Park · Belmont · 7.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · San Carlos · 9.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · San Carlos · 8.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Mateo · 9.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · San Mateo · 9.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Beach · Half Moon Bay · 0.6 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed on beach.
Park · San Mateo · 8.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only on Chanteloup Field, daily from 6 to 8 a.m. Leashed everywhere else and at other times.
Park · San Mateo · 8.6 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only on Fitzgerald Field, daily from 6 to 8 a.m., and in the trial off-leash area (open since May 1, 2023) from 6 a.m. to sunset. Leashed everywhere else in the park.
Lodging · Half Moon Bay · at the highway
No. Pets are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Central Park (San Mateo), 1 mi south.
Beach · Half Moon Bay · at the highway
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Eat and drink · Half Moon Bay · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio and must be on a leash at all times. The FAQ answers for the company's locations and does not mention indoor seating.
Lodging · Half Moon Bay · 0.3 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions: up to 2 pets per room; $20 per pet per night. Dogs only in three ground-floor suites, two at most. Dogs may not be left unattended at any time.
Beach · Montara · at the highway
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Beach · Pacifica · at the highway
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Montara State Beach, 1 mi south.
Park · Pacifica · 1 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Off-leash dog park, open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Tuesday.
Beach · Pacifica · at the highway
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Beach · Pacifica · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Park · Burlingame · 6 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Burlingame · 7.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · San Mateo · 8.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · San Bruno · 3.6 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Burlingame · 6.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Burlingame · 8.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only by the Rose Garden, daily from 6 to 7:30 a.m., and on the outfield Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The outfield is closed to dogs December to February and June to August.
Park · San Bruno · 3.2 mi off Highway 1
No. Pets are not allowed; the VA rule bars non-service animals from VA property. Service animals are allowed, but VA can keep them out of open interment areas unless they are approved for an interment.
Nearest dog stop: Junipero Serra County Park, less than a mile away.
Beach · Pacifica · at the highway
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · Daly City · 2.1 mi off Highway 1
No. Park unit operated by San Mateo County, Parks Department. Check website at https://parks.smcgov.org/san-bruno-mountain-state-county-park for more information.
Nearest dog stop: Crocker Amazon Dog Play Area, less than a mile away.
Beach · Daly City · 1.5 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Crocker Amazon Dog Play Area, less than a mile away.
San Francisco County miles 510–517
Park · San Francisco · 4.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a maximum 6-foot leash at all times.
Park · San Francisco · 2.1 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 2.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 3.1 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Most of the area bounded by Shelley Drive is open to off-leash dogs. Leash your dog at the amphitheater during performances, camps and events, near children's play areas and picnic areas, and south of the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, where dogs must also stay on the trail.
Beach · San Francisco · 1.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be on leash or under voice control except in the 12-acre Habitat Protection Area in northwest Fort Funston, on the Coastal Trail from the Horse Trail intersection to the Great Highway (closed for erosion), and in signed administrative areas.
Park · San Francisco · 1.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 2.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 0.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · at the highway
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 2.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · San Francisco · 2.6 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 3.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 2.1 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Beach · San Francisco · 1.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be on leash or under voice control, except in the Snowy Plover Protection Area from Stairwell 21 south to Sloat Boulevard, where dogs must be leashed from July 1 to May 15.
Park · San Francisco · 1 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 1.1 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Lodging · San Francisco · 1.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · San Francisco · 0.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 4 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · San Francisco · 1.6 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 4.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · San Francisco · 1.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 2 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 2.1 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 3.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 2.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the two dog play areas: the north one on the Dolores Street slope between the south court service driveway and the 19th Street promenade, and the south one north of the playground. Leash your dog near the athletic fields, playground and tennis courts.
Park · San Francisco · 4.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 2.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 0.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 2.1 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 2.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · San Francisco · 2.6 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Lodging · San Francisco · 3 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome for a small fee; the FAQ gives no amount, weight limit or leash rules. The hotel supplies a bowl and a pet bed on request.
Park · San Francisco · at the highway
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Beach · San Francisco · 0.9 mi off Highway 1
No. China Beach is closed to pets. Service animals are exempt.
Nearest dog stop: Lands End, less than a mile away.
Trail · San Francisco · 1.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Lodging · San Francisco · 2.3 mi off Highway 1
Yes, under the Kimpton Hotels brand policy: no limit on the number of pets; no weight limit; no pet fee.
Lodging · 3 mi off Highway 1
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Beach · San Francisco · 0.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be on leash or under voice control on Baker Beach north of Lobos Creek. Lobos Creek and the Battery to Bluffs Trail are closed to pets.
Park · San Francisco · 1.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only on the sloped grass and paths in the southeast corner of the park. Elsewhere in the park, dogs must be leashed.
Park · San Francisco · 2.3 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Marin County miles 517–574
Lodging · San Francisco · 1.9 mi off Highway 1
No. Pets are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Moscone Dog Play Area, less than a mile away.
Park · San Francisco · 2 mi off Highway 1
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Lodging · San Francisco · 2.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · San Francisco · 0.3 mi off Highway 1
No. Pets are not allowed; the VA rule bars non-service animals from VA property. Service animals are allowed, but VA can keep them out of open interment areas unless they are approved for an interment.
Nearest dog stop: Moscone Dog Play Area, less than a mile away.
Beach · San Francisco · 0.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be on leash or under voice control, except in picnic areas. In the Crissy Field Wildlife Protection Area, dogs must be leashed from July 1 to May 15. The Crissy Field tidal marsh and lagoon are closed to pets.
Park · San Francisco · 2.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Beach · San Francisco · 0.3 mi off US-101 · on US-101
No. Marshall Beach and the Battery to Bluffs Trail are closed to pets. Service animals are exempt.
Nearest dog stop: Crissy Field, 1 mi south.
Rest area · Sausalito · North end of Golden Gate Bridge · at the highway · on US-101
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Beach · 2.9 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be on leash or under voice control on Rodeo Beach and South Rodeo Beach, excluding the lagoon.
Park · Belvedere-Tiburon · 2.4 mi off US-101 · on US-101
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Rodeo Beach (Marin Headlands), less than a mile away.
Eat and drink · Tiburon · 2.4 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes, on the patio.
Lodging · Tiburon · 2.4 mi off US-101 · on US-101
Yes. The FAQ says well-behaved dogs are welcome for an additional fee. It gives no amount, no limit on the number or size of dogs, and does not say whether a leash is required.
Park · San Rafael · 8.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens.
Park · Mill Valley · 1.1 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Mount Tamalpais State Park, 1 mi north.
Park · Mill Valley · 1.1 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Mount Tamalpais State Park, 1 mi north.
Park · Mill Valley · 3.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, and backcountry areas.
Beach · 0.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. On the beach itself, dogs may be on leash or under voice control. On Kaashi Way and the Coastal Trail, dogs must be leashed. The Redwood Creek lagoon and riparian area are closed.
Park · 1.7 mi off Highway 1
No. Pets are not permitted in Muir Woods, including on trails and at ranger-led programs. The park suggests nearby Muir Beach and some Marin Headlands trails instead.
Nearest dog stop: Muir Beach, 2 mi south.
Park · Lagunitas · 2 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in the picnic day-use area, campground, and on the Cross Marin Trail. Dogs not allowed in the hike-and-bike site, in the creek, in the cabins, and on any other trails or undeveloped areas.
Park · 4 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets are allowed in parking lots, along public roads, on the Kehoe Beach Trail and the Niman Ranch/Commonweal area paths, and on sections of Kehoe Beach, Limantour Beach and Point Reyes (Great) Beach. All other trails, beaches and off-trail lands are closed to pets. Since May 30, 2023, pets are not permitted on National Seashore beaches on the west side of Tomales Bay or anywhere in the Tomales Point Elk Reserve.
Park · Point Reyes Station · 1.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only at Vista Point Picnic Area.
Park · Marshall · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Please contact Maroni Conference Center at (415) 663-9020 or visit their website at Marconi State Park - Marconi Conference Center for information regarding their dog policy.
Sonoma County miles 574–632
Trail · Santa Rosa · 9.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Park · Sebastopol · 6.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes. This is a dog park.
Park · Bodega · 2.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Trail · Bodega Bay · 0.4 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Trail · Bodega Bay · 0.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Park · Bodega Bay · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Trail · Bodega Bay · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Beach · Bodega Bay · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Park · Bodega Bay · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on specified beaches: Marshall Gulch, Carmet Beach, Schoolhouse Beach, Portuguese Beach, Duncan's Cover, Wright's Beach, Furlong Gulch, Shell Beach, Blind Beach, Russian Gulch. Dogs not allowed in Pomo Canyon and Willow Creek environmental campgrounds.
Beach · Forestville · 9.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Beach · Guerneville · 7.2 mi off Highway 1
No. Pets are not allowed on the beach at any time. Dogs are allowed only in the resort's campground, bungalows, tiny homes and cabanas.
Nearest dog stop: Sunset Beach River Park, less than a mile away.
Park · Guerneville · 8.3 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be controlled on a leash at ALL times during your visit to your parks. Dogs on leash are only allowed on the main, paved road, in one of the developed picnic areas or within your registered campsite at Bullfrog Pond Campground. Dogs are NOT allowed on any dirt trail or dirt road. If camping, your pet will need to stay in your tent or in your vehicle overnight.
Park · Guerneville · 9.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Eat and drink · Jenner · 0.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are welcome at the tasting room but not on the trails. The winery asks you to say in advance if pets will come along.
Park · Jenner · at the highway
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Jenner · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Park · Cazadero · 0.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on-leash in the campground, on paved areas, and on trails from campground to cove. Dogs are prohibited on hiking trails and beach areas.
Park · Cazadero · at the highway
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Trail · The Sea Ranch · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Mendocino County miles 632–736
Park · Gualala · 1.5 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Trail · Gualala · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Trail · Gualala · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Beach · Point Arena · at the highway
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Trail · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Trail · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Park · Manchester · 1.3 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground. Dogs not allowed on beach or on trails.
Beach · Elk · at the highway
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Albion · 3.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Trail · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Trail · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Trail · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Lodging · Little River · at the highway
Yes: up to 2 pets per room; $75 per pet per stay.
Lodging · Little River · at the highway
Yes: up to 2 pets per room; $30 per pet per night, up to $120 per stay.
Trail · Little River · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Park · Little River · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground, beach and Spring Ranch. Dogs not allowed on Fern Canyon Trail, Old Logging Road Trail, or Pygmy Forest Trail.
Trail · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Campground · Mendocino · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per site; dog park on site; $35 per pet per night. Dogs stay only in designated pet-friendly tents; add your dog to the reservation before you arrive. No puppies under a year old.
Trail · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Park · Mendocino · at the highway
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Lodging · Mendocino · at the highway
Yes: on leash; $45 per stay.
Park · Mendocino · 5.1 mi off Highway 1
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Mendocino Headlands State Park (incl. Ford House), less than a mile away.
Lodging · Mendocino · at the highway
No. Pets are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Russian Gulch State Park, 1 mi north.
Park · Mendocino · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground, beach, and trails west of Highway 1. Dogs not allowed on Fern Canyon Trail or trails east of Highway 1.
Park · Mendocino · 0.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Beach · Caspar · 0.4 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Trail · Caspar · at the highway
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve, less than a mile away.
Park · Caspar · 0.8 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Caspar · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on beach and headland trails west of Highway 1. Dogs not allowed on Staircase Trail or areas east of Highway 1.
Trail · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Campground · Fort Bragg · at the highway
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Fort Bragg · at the highway
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Trail · Fort Bragg · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Eat and drink · Fort Bragg · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. The inn's page offers pet-friendly patio spots at the bistro, which fill up fast. It does not state a leash rule.
Lodging · Fort Bragg · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Only some rooms accept dogs. The page states no pet fee, size limit or number of pets.
Lodging · at the highway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · Fort Bragg · 0.4 mi off Highway 1
Yes, on leash.
Trail · Fort Bragg · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Lodging · Fort Bragg · at the highway
Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night.
Park · Fort Bragg · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed: Seal Rookery, Virgin Creek Beach, Ten Mile Beach and Dunes (Inglenook Fen- Ten Mile Dunes NP).
Trail · at the highway
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Seaside Beach, 1 mi north.
Beach · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Trail · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Park · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Park · Westport · 8.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails.
Trail · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Beach · Westport · at the highway
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Piercy · 5.7 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails.
Park · Piercy · 5.9 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails.
Park · Leggett · 2.2 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails.
Park · Leggett · 1 mi off Highway 1
Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails.
Rest areas come from Caltrans's Safety Roadside Rest Areas data; some close temporarily for maintenance. Chain hotels marked as brand policy have not yet confirmed their own pet policy, so call ahead. Stops checked through November 1, 2026. A few short stretches have no Caltrans route line, so mile numbers just past them are approximate.