Ocean Beach Dog Beach

Off-leash dogs allowed all year

Open 24 hours. Normal leash laws on the rest of Ocean Beach.

Source: City of San Diego, Beach Time for You and Your Dog. Checked October 28, 2026.

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

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City of San Diego: the rule in full

Two leash-free areas: Dog Beach at Ocean Beach (open 24 hours) and Fiesta Island in Mission Bay (leash-optional, 4am to 10pm, except fenced tern nesting sites). Dogs are restricted at other city beaches and bays.

Nearby beaches

• Fiesta IslandOff-leash dogs allowed 4am to 10pm, all year. No dogs midnight to 4am and 10pm to midnight, all year. No dogs the rest of the time
• Coronado Dog BeachOff-leash dogs allowed all year
• 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
• 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
• 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