Dog-friendly beach

Mission Bay Park shorelines (other than Fiesta Island)

Mission Bay Park (except Fiesta Island), San Diego, CA

Off-leash

On-leash

Fenced

Not fenced

Hours

From 31 October to 31 March, dogs are not allowed between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. From 1 April to 31 October, dogs are not allowed between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Outside those hours, leashed dogs are permitted.

Last checked

14 Nov 2026

Rules, as cited

Leash rule: On a leash at all times, and only outside the restricted daytime hours. This is not a leash-free area. Fiesta Island is listed separately.

• The City of San Diego official beach-dogs page names two leash-free areas: Dog Beach and Fiesta Island. Dogs are restricted at other beach and bay locations.
• For all other areas of Mission Bay Park, dog access is seasonal: 31 October–31 March, no dogs 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; 1 April–31 October, no dogs 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Outside those restricted hours, dogs are permitted but must always be on a leash.
• The page does not list a comparable hours table for San Diego ocean beaches outside Mission Bay (other than the two leash-free sites). Do not assume these Mission Bay hours apply to Pacific Beach, Mission Beach or La Jolla.

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Official source

City of San Diego — Beach Time for You and Your Dog

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