Leo Carrillo State Beach

Dogs on a leash all year

Not on the beach between lifeguard towers 1 and 3, and not on backcountry trails.

Source: National Park Service, Santa Monica Mountains: Pets (state park rules summary). Checked October 28, 2026.

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

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Leo Carrillo State Park: the rule in full

Dogs are allowed on the beach and in the campground only, except the beach between lifeguard towers 1 and 3, and not on the backcountry trails. California State Parks require a leash of 6 feet or less.

Nearby beaches

• Rosie's Dog BeachOff-leash dogs allowed 6am to 8pm, all year. No dogs midnight to 6am and 8pm to midnight, all year. No dogs the rest of the time
• Arroyo Burro Beach (east of the estuary)Off-leash dogs allowed all year
• 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
• Del Mar North Beach (Dog Beach)Off-leash dogs allowed from the day after Labor Day to June 15. Off-leash dogs allowed midnight to 8am, from June 16 to Labor Day. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• Ocean Beach Dog BeachOff-leash dogs allowed all year