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

Off-leash means under voice control. In summer, leash after 8am.

Source: City of Del Mar, Dog Friendly Beaches. 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 Del Mar: the rule in full

North Beach (Dog Beach): off-season (day after Labor Day to June 15) dogs may be off-leash under voice control; peak season (June 16 to Labor Day) off-leash from dawn to 8am, leashed the rest of the day. Leashes 6 feet or less; fines from $285.

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
• Ocean Beach Dog BeachOff-leash dogs allowed all year
• Coronado Dog BeachOff-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
• 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