{"id":9890,"date":"2019-06-12T12:02:57","date_gmt":"2019-06-12T16:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/?p=9890"},"modified":"2023-06-29T13:23:45","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T17:23:45","slug":"a-guide-to-taking-your-dog-to-the-beach-in-san-diego-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/a-guide-to-taking-your-dog-to-the-beach-in-san-diego-california\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to taking your dog to the beach in San Diego, California"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The sunny Californian city is one of the most pooch friendly regions in the USA with numerous bars and restaurants welcoming your doggie friends and there are many fantastic dog friendly hotels in San Diego<\/a> too. There are many beaches which will also allow dogs as long as you\u2019re aware that there could be a few restrictions. Here is our guide to the best dog friendly beaches in San Diego\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Original Dog Beach, Ocean\nBeach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Probably your best bet if you want a carefree, relaxed day by the sea in one of California’s best places to visit in June<\/a>. There are no leash restrictions here, as long as you stay on the \u2018dog beach\u2019 side \u2013 the other side is for humans only! You still need your dog to be licensed and as the beach is completely open with no fencing, a GPS tracker is recommended. As the beach is open day and night, you can go anytime whether to watch the dawn rise or the sunset. It’s actually one of the warmest beaches in Southern California<\/a>, too. Plenty of restaurants and bars where your dog is welcome can be found here as well. Lovely sandy beach, equipped with toys, balls, doggie bags and drinking fountains make this beach fun and well equipped. Go early at the weekend to get access to parking close by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fiesta Island, Mission Bay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another leash-free beach on this island<\/a>, more of a park location than big sandy beaches, but nevertheless, a great spot for an adventurous doggie. What\u2019s great about Fiesta Island is that the waters are calmer on one side, but great waves on the other, and less of a risk for your dog to get swept away. Lots of fun for them as they clamber up and down sand dunes, frolic in the sea, whilst checking that you are still there! Remember though to take plenty of water and doggie bags, as these are not supplied. Whilst easy to park anywhere on the ring road, it is closed to vehicles between 10am \u2013 4pm. If you enjoy a bit of seclusion, this is such a large area that you can walk for miles and not necessarily see other dogs. GPS tracker recommended as there is no fencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

West Beach, Del Mar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whilst dog friendly, this beach has quite a few restrictions as to\nleash control and times, particularly during the peak, so do check out the\nlocal council site for accurate timings, which changed in the fall of 2018. Even\nsuch things as the length of the leash, which must be 6ft or under \u2013 so do be\ncautious, and make sure your dog wears his license on his collar in full\ndisplay \u2013 hefty fines are in place for breaking the rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Del Mar, you can choose between the Main Beach, North or South\nBeach, all with varying restrictions, but North Beach (also known as Del Mar\nDog Beach) is the most popular with dog owners. Don\u2019t let the restrictions put\nyou off visiting, Del Mar is a very friendly place and a great place to take the\nkids as well. Take your own water and doggie bags, as these are not supplied,\nso clearing up after your pooch is always welcomed. Make sure you have a few\ndollars in your pocket as parking gets very crowded and you may have to pay for\nspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Del Mar Dog Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As stated before, this beach is also known as North Beach, Del Mar,\nand is really the most unrestrictive dog beach in Del Mar. From 29th street all\nthe way to Solana Beach dogs can run freely and have fun, although not in the\npeak summer months, where they must be on leash. You are likely to come across\nsurfers in this area and it has a friendly and relaxed vibe. Visit the lagoon\narea where there is an expanse of sand, but there are often volleyball nets put\nup, so if pooch loves to play ball you may have a problem!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Elijo State Beach,\nCardiff by the Sea<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Be careful if you think that your dog can run free here on the\nbeach \u2013 it is simply not allowed on to the sand here, you have to go towards\nTower 16 where you will find a campground with a beach that runs alongside the\nriver and lagoon. They can swim here and there are plenty of families with dogs\nof all shapes and sizes, so pooch can have a good time playing with them. The\nmain beach, however, does not allow dogs, and hefty fines apply if you break\nthe rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coronado Dog Beach, Coronado<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You need to head to the west side of the beach for a relaxing\nleash-free day with your dog. It is signposted, so you shouldn\u2019t go wrong. It\u2019s\na beautiful area with glorious scenery, but can be difficult to park close,\nwhich can mean a long walk with pooch before you reach the beach, and they must\nbe on a leash all the way along the public roads. Doggie bags are provided at\nthe entrance to the beach, and there is even somewhere to wash off your furry\nfriend covered in sand and sea water! This beach is open 24 hours a day but\ndoes operate a \u2018no tolerance\u2019 set of rules \u2013 no food or dog treats, no\nexcessive barking or aggression and no contagious diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pacific Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Be careful if you are expecting to go anywhere on Pacific Beach\nwith your dog \u2013 it\u2019s highly restrictive and dogs are not allowed on the main\nbeach under any circumstances. Walking around the area is also restricted to\ncertain times and seasons, so you need to check before setting off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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