Capistrano Beach

No dogs 9am to 6pm, from June 15 to September 10. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time

Never off-leash.

Source: OC Parks, beach park rules. Checked October 29, 2026.

Shorebird nesting areas can close to dogs at short notice. Follow the signs at the beach.

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OC Parks: the rule in full

Capistrano Beach: no dogs on the beach 9am to 6pm from June 15 to September 10, and never off-leash. Salt Creek Beach: no dogs on the beach; leashed dogs (6-foot leash) on paved walkways and in Bluff Park. Dana Point Harbor (Baby Beach): no dogs on the sand; leashed dogs on the grass.

Nearby beaches

• Baby Beach (Dana Point Harbor)No dogs
• Salt Creek BeachNo dogs
• Newport Beach beachesNo dogs 10am to 5pm, all year. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• Huntington Dog BeachOff-leash dogs allowed 5am to 10pm, all year. No dogs midnight to 5am and 10pm to midnight, all year. No dogs the rest of the time
• Seal BeachNo dogs