City of San Diego: dogs on beaches

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.

Source: City of San Diego, Beach Time for You and Your Dog. Checked October 27, 2026.

Beaches and walks

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