City of Del Mar: dogs on beaches

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.

Source: City of Del Mar, Dog Friendly Beaches. Checked October 27, 2026.

Beaches and walks

• 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