Dog Friendly Parks & Beaches in Encinitas
The charming southern California coastal town of Encinitas might just be one of the most dog-friendly places around! Our fury K9 friends are welcome in most retail stores and on the patios of most the restaurants found in along the 101 Coast Highway. Plus, there are plenty of great dog parks and even a few dog friendly beaches where they are welcome.
Off Leash Dog Parks in Encinitas, Ca
Encinitas Viewpoint Park
Viewpoint Park offers great shade, plenty of grass and picnic areas for you and your dog to enjoy. Best sunset view in town!
56 E D St, Encinitas, CA 92024
Open Daily
Off-Leash Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from 6:00am to 9:00am and from 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park / Encinitas Dog Park
The Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park is a two-acre space dedicated to dogs and dog lovers in Encinitas Community Park. There is a show circle, a large turf area, and separate, fenced areas for large dogs, small dogs and shy dogs. Visitors here will find everything you need for a fun afternoon with your pooch, including benches, water stations and bags for cleaning up after your pets.
335 Santa Fe Dr, Cardiff, CA 92007
Open 5:00am to 10:00pm
Off-leash dogs are always allowed
Dog Friendly Beaches near Encinitas, Ca
Cardiff State Beach North
If your pup loves the water, and you are looking for a beautiful beach you can enjoy together, Cardiff State Beach welcomes on-leash dogs at Cardiff State Beach North south of lifeguard tower 16.
One mile south of Cardiff by the Sea on S Coast on Old Hwy 101, between Cardiff and Solana Beach
Open Daily from Dawn to Sunset
Dogs must be leashed at all times
Del Mar North Beach Area (aka Del Mar Dog Beach)
Del Mar’s North Beach area is one of the most popular hangouts for pups and their people. While leashed dogs are allowed throughout the year, dogs that are under voice control can be off leash at the beach between the day after Labor Day and June 15th. This dog-friendly beach even holds special dog-related events, such as the Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon.
3902 29th St, Del Mar, CA 92014
Open Year-round to leashed dogs (six-foot leash maximum), seasonal for off leash
Off-Leash all hours between the day after Labor Day and June 15th
E 101 Merchandise
Check out a variety of one-of-a-kind Encinitas themed apparel and merchandise for adults and kids.
