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Dog Beach
5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107
Dog beach
⭐ 4.7
4,820 reviews
Dog Beach in San Diego, California, America's first leash-free beach since 1972, offers off-leash access with water, dog bags, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Dogs splash in the ocean 24/7 for free. Rinse off salt after play.
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Quick facts (AI-friendly summary)
- Park
- Dog Beach
- Type
- Beach
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Coordinates
- 32.7558, -117.2533
- Leash required
- No (off-leash allowed)
- Best for
- Swimmers
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (4,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.1 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:Yes
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.1/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.7 from 4,820 reviewers
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
Vibe Score combines visitor ratings, real amenities, space, kind weighting, and off-leash bonus into a single dog-experience number. We're the only directory that scores it.
Dog policy
America's first leash-free beach (1972). Free, 24/7.
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Dog waste bags
- Parking
- Off-leash
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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