Dog-Friendly Beaches in Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Dog Beach is a mile and a half of sand set aside specifically for dogs, and on a warm weekend it is one of the liveliest dog scenes in Southern California. It is run with the help of a nonprofit that maintains the stretch, and the surrounding Orange County towns have plenty of patio dining to pair with it.
Leash rules and seasonal restrictions
Huntington Dog Beach occupies a designated stretch of the city shoreline where dogs are permitted; leash requirements and hours are posted at the entrances. Dogs are not permitted on the rest of Huntington City Beach. Parking is metered and fills early on summer weekends.
Rules change season to season. Confirm with the city or county before you travel.
Beaches to check out
Dog Beach
20211, Huntington Beach, Huntington Bch Bike Trl, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, USA
4.8
Pooch-friendly beach spot providing surfing waves & doggie drinking fountains & waste bags.
Open in Maps →Huntington Beach Dog Park
19341e Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, USA
4.8
Open in Maps →Rosie's Dog Beach
5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA
4.7
4-acre stretch of beach featuring off-leash hours for dogs to run on the sand & splash in the ocean.
Open in Maps →Sandy's Beach Shack
315 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, USA
4.5
Casual, pier-adjacent eatery for beach views & stylishly plated Californian cuisine & surf 'n' turf.
Open in Maps →Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, CA 92648, USA
4.7
This 3.5-mile stretch of beach & pier draws crowds & hosts pro surfing & volleyball competitions.
Open in Maps →Bolsa Chica State Beach
17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92649, USA
4.6
A beachfront state park with fire rings & RV campsites, featuring sunbathing, surfing & volleyball.
Open in Maps →Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach, California, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, USA
4.7
Open in Maps →Davenport Beach
4031 Davenport Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92649, USA
4.6
Compact beach at the harbor with a shallow area for swimming & kayak/paddle board put-ins.
Open in Maps →Huntington State Beach
21601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92646, USA
4.7
A popular surfing destination, this sandy 121-acre beach also offers a 8.5-mi. paved trail.
Open in Maps →Laguna Beach, California
Broadway St & Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
4.8
A beachfront park with a boardwalk, volleyball & basketball courts, a playground & a tide-pool area.
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Pet-friendly stays in Huntington Beach
Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort
500 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, USA
4.6
Airy, surfer-themed lodging with dining & bar, plus a 24-hour fitness center & surfboard storage.
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