Malibu public beaches

No dogs

No animals on any public beach in Malibu. Nearest leashed option: Leo Carrillo State Beach.

Source: City of Malibu FAQ, beach ordinances. Checked October 30, 2026.

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

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City of Malibu: the rule in full

Animals are not allowed on any public beach in Malibu. Even on private beaches, dogs are not allowed on the public part of the beach below the mean high tide line.

Nearby beaches

• Leo Carrillo State BeachDogs on a leash all year
• 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
• Seal BeachNo dogs
• 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
• Newport Beach beachesNo dogs 10am to 5pm, all year. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time