Top 5 Dog Beaches In San Diego

OB Dog Beach

San Diego's happiest spot! Artsy, funky vibe. OB Dog Beach, 1-mile stretch where river meets ocean. 24/7, busy weekends, serene weekdays. Perfect for dog lovers.

La Jolla Shores Beach

La Jolla Shores is a spacious, popular beach with kayaking, swimming, picnicking, and Kellogg Park nearby. Arrive early for a sunny day!

Coronado Dog Beach

Coronado Dog Beach, at the island's north, offers stunning views from Point Loma to Hotel del Coronado, but be ready for busy weekends

San Elijo State Beach – Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Leashed dogs allowed on Cardiff beach, popular with surfers. Mar-Oct store for rentals, food. Campground, beach access. Caution: rip currents.

San Elijo State Beach – Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Cardiff beach welcomes leashed dogs, surfers' favorite. Mar-Oct rentals, food store. Campground, beach access. Beware rip currents.

San Elijo State Beach – Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Popular with surfers, Cardiff's dog-friendly beach offers Mar-Oct rentals, food store, campground, and beach access. Beware of rip currents.

Del Mar North Dog Beach

Del Mar North Beach, 'Dog Beach,' extends to Solana Beach. San Dieguito River mouth, dog-friendly area. Leashes needed in summer, off-season off-leash."

Del Mar North Dog Beach

Del Mar North Beach, known as 'Dog Beach,' stretches to Solana Beach. Leashes in summer, off-leash off-season. Metered parking, busy weekends.

Del Mar North Dog Beach

The Del Mar community is dog-friendly, requiring leashes on the beach in summer but allowing off-leash activities during the off-season.