DogMapSeasonal off-leash beach · North Beach / Rivermouth · Camino Del Mar at 29th St, Del Mar, CA 92014
Del Mar Dog Beach
Seasonal off-leash: all day under voice control from the day after Labor Day through June 15; in summer, off-leash only dawn–8 AM, then on-leash (≤ 6 ft). Dogs must wear a license.
Off-leash · seasonalThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · seasonal
- FencedNo — open
- WaterOcean surf
- Size~0.5 mi to the Solana Beach line
- HoursOff-leash Sep–Jun 15; summer dawn–8 AM only
- SurfaceSand
Off-leash by season
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Day after Labor Day → June 15
Off-leash all day under reliable voice control.
June 16 → Labor Day (summer)
Off-leash only dawn–8 AM. After 8 AM, on-leash (≤ 6 ft).
Parking & access
Free street parking along Camino del Mar and Coast Blvd.
Good to know
- Dogs must wear a current license; leashes may be no longer than 6 ft when required.
- Off-leash privileges depend on dependable voice control at all times.
- The rivermouth lagoon can flood the north access after heavy rain.
Verified off-leash rules
Rules verified · source: City of Del Mar
Del Mar Dog Beach: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Del Mar Dog Beach?
- Del Mar Dog Beach is off-leash on a seasonal schedule (day after labor day → june 15: off-leash all day under reliable voice control; june 16 → labor day (summer): off-leash only dawn–8 am. after 8 am, on-leash (≤ 6 ft)). Check the live map for the status right now.
- Is Del Mar Dog Beach fenced?
- No — Del Mar Dog Beach is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.
- Can my dog swim at Del Mar Dog Beach?
- Yes — Del Mar Dog Beach has ocean surf to swim in.
- Is Del Mar Dog Beach free?
- Yes — Del Mar Dog Beach is free to access. Free street parking along Camino del Mar and Coast Blvd.