Garie Beach

Do any California beaches allow dogs to walk on the beach?

I want to take my dog to the beach when I go down to LA next week but I've heard that some places like the Santa Monica beach and pier don't allow dogs to walk on the beach. Are there any beaches that do allow dogs to walk around? I'm obviously not from the area so I want some info. Thanks!

Public Comments

1. Yes, there's an off-leash dog beach in Huntington and in Long Beach (both in Orange County). There is also a dog beach in San Diego. This one is even farther but I think it's better because the beach itself is farther from the highway. Therefore it's safer for off-leash dogs. Most beaches allow dogs on the boardwalk but not on the sand/surf. There are a few beaches that don't really enforce any policy on dogs, but I don't frequent beaches enough to remember which ones. They're mostly small, local beaches that only the locals know about.
2. yes most of all california beaches allow dogs. some do require you to have them on a leash.