Dog-friendly beach
Monterey State Beach (Roberts lot south)
Monterey State Beach, from the Roberts parking lot south, Monterey, 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
- On-leash
- Fenced
- Not fenced
- Hours
- The statewide dogs table does not list hours for this beach. Confirm posted signs.
- Last checked
Rules, as cited
Leash rule: On a leash no longer than six feet, under physical control, as required statewide by California State Parks.
- Statewide, California State Parks requires a leash no longer than six feet, and the dog must be physically under your control. Dogs may not be left unattended. Vicious or unusually noisy dogs are not allowed. Proof of licensing and immunization may be required.
- The statewide table (and the Monterey Bay Area State Beaches row) allows leashed dogs only on the beach from the Roberts parking lot south. Dogs are not allowed on the beach or dunes from the Seaside parking lot north, and are not allowed beyond day-use parking at Zmudowski, Moss Landing, Salinas River, or Marina state beaches.
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Official source
California State Parks — Visiting State Parks With Your Dog
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