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Dog-Friendly State Parks and Beaches

Dogs are welcome at select state parks and beaches in Santa Cruz County and coastal San Mateo County. This guide will help you and your four-legged friend have a happy, safe and legal visit.

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Tips for visiting local state parks and beaches with your dog:

Each dog must be on a 6-foot maximum leash at all times and cannot be left unattended.
Dog owners must pick up after their dogs and carry removal bags.
Only take your dog to designated dog parks.
Please note, some parks and beaches have restrictions on where dogs are allowed (see below).

Dog-friendly state parks and beaches:

Bean Hollow State Beach
Half Moon Bay State Beach Dogs are allowed in the campground, in day-use picnic areas and on the Coastal Trail.
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Lighthouse Field State Beach
Manresa State Beach
Manresa Uplands State Beach
Natural Bridges State Beach Dogs are allowed on paved roads and in the parking lot.
New Brighton State Beach
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park Dogs are allowed on the lower trails and Aptos Creek Road before the Summer Gate.
Palm State Beach
Pebble State Beach
Portola Redwoods State Park Dogs are allowed in campsites, picnic areas, paved roads, and the Upper and Lower Escape Roads.
Rio Del Mar State Beach
San Gregorio State Beach Dogs are allowed on leash on the trails and in the parking and picnic areas.
Seabright State Beach
Seacliff State Beach
Sunset State Beach Dogs are allowed in campsites.
Twin Lakes State Beach

Dogs are not allowed at the following state parks and beaches: