Dog-friendly beach
Carmel Beach
Carmel Beach, foot of Ocean Avenue and Scenic Road, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rules change, especially around nesting season. This page was last checked against the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Read the live official page and the signs at the access before you go.
- Off-leash
- Off-leash
- Fenced
- Fence not verified
- Hours
- Follow City of Carmel-by-the-Sea posted beach hours.
- Last checked
Rules, as cited
Leash rule: Dogs may be off-leash on Carmel Beach under voice command (CMC 6.08.015(B)). Leash them at the bottom of the stairways or sand ramps when leaving.
- Under voice command means: you carry a leash and can clip it on quickly, the dog stays within 25 feet, returns to within three feet on command, and stays within three feet when other people or animals are present.
- Dogs must be on a leash everywhere else in Carmel, including the Scenic Pathway.
- Waste bags are provided at the access stairways. Pick up after your dog and do not leave bags on the beach.
- Do not use the bluffs as a shortcut to the beach.
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Official source
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea — Carmel Beach
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