Dogs are prohibited on the beaches at all times, but they are permitted in the campground, in the day-use picnic areas, and on the Coastal Trail, provided they are controlled with a leash of no more than six feet at all times.
Pets are welcome to join you on-leash at this rarely crowded, beautiful state beach.
Bring your pet with you on-leash for a stroll along this beautiful Pacifica beach with stunning views.
Pets are welcome to join you on-leash as you explore the rocky shores of this Pescadero beach. Great for tide-pooling!
Lands End Beach Off Leash Dog Area is unfenced. Watch for signs designating certain areas that require leash use.
An off leash doggie beach with a huge area of tons of trails. There are typically hundreds of well socialized and well behaved dogs for your dog to play with.
Pets may join you on-leash at this Saulsalito beach.
Pets are welcome to play off-leash in the designated area of this park, which includes a small beach, or escape the crowds for an on-leash stroll along the secluded trails.
Small little beach where dogs can go un-leashed.
Upton Beach is a wide four acre stretch of beach along the coast, north of and adjacent to Stinson Beach. Its uses include sun bathing, fishing, picnicking, surfing, and general beach recreation activities.
This beautiful Davenport beach is a great place to get some sun, and your pet is welcome to join you as long as they remain on-leash.
Bring your pet with you as you enjoy this beach. They’re welcome as long as they remain on-leash. Outdoor showers and restrooms nearby.
Off Leash dog beach.
Your pet will love a romp on this lovely Santa Cruz beach, where they’re welcome to join you as long as they remain on-leash.
Bring your pet along with you as you relax on the sandy shores of this Santa Cruz beach. They’re welcome to join you as long as they’re on-leash.
All of the points offer beach access from various locations along East Cliff Drive. The newly renovated East Cliff Parkway, between Pleasure Point and the Hook, offers spectacular scenery overlooking favorite surf spots and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Pets go wild for the chance to play at the beach! Yours is welcome to join you here, as long as they remain on-leash.
Dogs on a 6-foot or less leash are allowed on 4 beaches. The dog-friendly beaches are the Limantour Beach, Kehoe Beach, North Beach and South Beach. Dogs are not allowed on the hiking trails. Dogs are allowed on some hiking trails that are adjacent to Point Reyes. Point Reyes is located about 1 hour north of San Francisco. From Highway 101, exit at Sir Francis Drake Highway and continue west on Sir Francis Drake to Olema. To find the Visitor Center, turn right in Olema onto Route 1 and then make a left onto Bear Valley Road. The Visitor Center is on the left.
Pets are welcome on-leash on the left side of the beach from the parking lot. A great place for a jog.
Pets are welcome to join you on-leash at this dog-friendly beach with hardly any traffic.
Pets are welcome to join you on-leash as you enjoy this lovely beach, which includes beautiful dunes, picnic spots, and a campground.
Pets are welcome on-leash at this uncrowded beach with dunes and free parking, making it well worth the drive.
Pets are welcome to join you on-leash at this dog-friendly Watsonville beach.
Pets are welcome on-leash at this Watsonville beach with soft sands, dunes, restrooms and an outdoor shower.
Located behind Phil’s Fish Market and the Monterey Aquarium Research facility. Uncrowded beach and offleash dog area, the state beach aerea just to the south is not dog okay.
Dillon Beach is a dog friendly beach as long as your dog is under your control. There is a parking fee to park in the lot, sunrise to sunset. There are several vacation rentals that are also ‘dog friendly’ with a flat pet fee if you prefer to take your dog on vacation with you.
Best Western Plus Lighthouse Hotel allows two pets under 40 lbs for a fee of $40 per pet per stay. All rooms are pet friendly.
Location: off 3rd Avenue in San Mateo. Directions: from 101 north or south bound take East 3rd Avenue and follow it out until you see Shoreline Park area.
VCA Holly Street Animal Hospital is a veterinary facility based in San Carlos, CA where your pet’s health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal.
Extended Stay Belmont one pet of any size is allowed for $25 per night with a $150 maximum.
San Carlos Pet Hospital is a full-service animal hospital and boarding kennel whose mission is to provide the highest standard of compassionate veterinary medical and surgical care for our patients. We are committed to providing friendly, informative, and supportive services for you and your pets.
Motel 6 is the original pet friendly hotel chain! Pets stay for free, and there is no weight limit or restriction on the number of dogs per room.
The Hyatt House Belmont allows up to two dogs (35 lbs or less) per guest room for an additional fee of $25 per pet per night.
Boothbay Avenue and Edgewater Lane
The Sofitel San Francisco Bay is pet friendly! Multiple dogs of any size is welcome for a refundable deposit of $250 (which will be returned after check-out). Pets must be leashed when not in rooms. Please …
The Residence Inn by Marriott San Mateo welcomes a maximum of two pets, 75lbs or less, per guest room for an additional $100 per room, per stay.
Homestead San Mateo is pet friendly! Two pets 15 lbs and under are welcome for an additional fee of $25 per pet per night with a maximum fee of $150 per pet per stay.
Oakwood At Bridgepointe allows cats and dogs under 75 lbs for a fee of $400 plus $4 per day. Some breed restrictions, call 1-650-528-5060 to inquire specific details.
