Dog-friendly beach
Dog Beach (Ocean Beach)
West end of the San Diego River Floodway (Ocean Beach Flood Control Channel), San Diego, CA
Rules change, especially around nesting season. This page was last checked against the official source on 2026-11-14. Read the live official page and the signs at the access before you go.
- Off-leash
- Off-leash
- Fenced
- Fence not verified
- Hours
- Not separately stated on the city's dog-beach page; confirm posted hours.
- Last checked
- 2026-11-14
Rules, as cited
Leash rule: The City of San Diego lists this as a designated leash-free exercise area.
- The City of San Diego has two designated leash-free exercise areas along the shoreline and Mission Bay: Dog Beach and Fiesta Island. Dogs are restricted at other beach and bay locations (service animals excepted under the ADA).
- Dog Beach is at the west end of the San Diego River Floodway, also known as the Ocean Beach Flood Control Channel.
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Official source
City of San Diego Parks and Recreation — Beach Time for You and Your Dog