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Huntington Dog Beach

Huntington Beach, California · City of Huntington Beach

Off-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

Goldenwest Street to Seapoint Street. Other Huntington Beach sand is closed to dogs.

Source: City of Huntington Beach, Beach Information. 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 Huntington Beach: the rule in full

Dogs are only allowed on the beach at Dog Beach (Pacific Coast Highway between Goldenwest and Seapoint Streets) and on the service road. Dog Beach is open 5am to 10pm and is leash-optional on the sand, according to the Huntington Dog Beach Preservation Society; dogs must be leashed in the parking lot and on the bluff.

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