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. Pack fresh water and check conditions before you go.

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.

Where can my dog be off-leash right now?

Open the live DogMap map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including seasonal and time-of-day limits.

Seasonal 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 · seasonal

Off-leash right now?

Off-leash varies by season

See the seasonal timeline below — and the live map for the status right now.

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · seasonal
Fenced
No — open
Water
Ocean surf
Size
~0.5 mi to the Solana Beach line
Hours
Off-leash Sep–Jun 15; summer dawn–8 AM only
Surface
Sand

Off-leash by season

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Day after Labor Day → June 15

Off-leash all day under reliable voice control.

June 15 → 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.

About Del Mar Dog Beach

Del Mar Dog Beach is a free seasonal off-leash beach in Del Mar, California where dogs are off-leash on a seasonal schedule. It's unfenced, with ocean surf. Size: ~0.5 mi to the Solana Beach line.

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 15 → 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. Pack fresh water and check conditions before you go.
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.
Where can my dog be off-leash right now?: Open the live DogMap map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including seasonal and time-of-day limits.