Del Mar's Dog Beach - Dogs off-leash-OK

Ask anyone in Southern California where Dog Beach is, and those who have dogs will know exactly where it is: At the border of the south end of Solana Beach and the north end of Del Mar, or North Beach. During certain times of the year (Day after Labor Day, September 6th through June 14th), dogs are allowed to run free off-leash, and its quite a spectacle on the weekends.

There aren't too many places in Southern California where your dog can frolic at the beach with other dogs, so this is particularly a great place to take your dog for a "date".

Del Mar Dog Beach images:
Lifeguard tower at Dog Beach	Highway bridge over rivermouth	North(Dog)Beach

Dog Beach Parking:

Park on the street, but remember that Del Mar likes its parking revenues -- and parking ticket revenues especially. Pay your meter diligently, or buy a $4 all-day pass from the little pay-and-display-your-ticket box at the top of Camino del Mar, just before Villa de la Valle.

The rules at Dog Beach:

Out-of-control doggie behavior is prohibited. Del Mar lifeguards enforce the rules and will write you a ticket.

The crowd at Dog Beach:

This is a very respectable pet-owning crowd. The beach is low-key with few incidents.

Facilities at Dog Beach:

Most owners use the city-supplied clean-up mitts, but it's still a good idea to watch your step. There are people restrooms, too, in the form of portable toilets. For Current Rules on Dogs at the Beach in Del Mar, City of Del Mar Dog Beach

Del Mar Dog Beach Photo Gallery

Pet Friendly Hotels:

Visiting Del Mar with your pets? Need a place to stay? There are two hotels in Del Mar that accept your pets. For more information, check out these hotels: Hilton Del Mar Holiday Inn Express

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