Dog Beach
Ocean Beach, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.8(873 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
An off-leash dog beach, large, with waves at one end and a calmer inlet at the other. Reviewers describe it as busy with dogs running loose, which is worth weighing with small children. Parking is free, though reviewers advise arriving early to get a space. The San Diego River Trail starts here.
A leash-free stretch of sand at the north end of Ocean Beach where dogs have run since 1972 — one of the best free hours of entertainment for kids who love animals even if you don't own one. Park in the lot off Voltaire Street and bring a towel; the sand near the river mouth is damp and dogs shake off wherever they like.
Good for
- Ages 10+
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Dog Beach, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
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What visitors say
- allen beaune★★★★★
Great place to take the poches for some fun in the sun and the surf. Off leash time to socialize with other dogs or find a more secluded area for private fun time.
2 months ago
- Boscoe Fox★★★★★
I love watching the dogs having a ball... 🥎 🐕 literally! It's a pretty big beach with lots of room for dogs to really run and socialize. The San Diego River Trail begins right there and the scenery is beautiful too!
7 months ago
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