Dog beaches in California

California decides beach dog access city by city — and mostly says no. The exceptions are famous for a reason: dedicated off-leash zones like Rosie's Dog Beach and San Diego's Dog Beach and Fiesta Island. State beaches generally prohibit dogs on sand.

Dog-friendly beaches

Conditional access (leash, season, hours or permit)

Where dogs are not allowed

Listed because people search for them — save yourself the fine.