CARDIFF BY THE SEA
Cardiff State Beach
The beach is located one mile south of Cardiff on Old Highway 101.
Leashed (6’) Dogs are welcome (760) 720-7001
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=656
CARLSBAD
https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/parks-recreation/parks-community-centers/parks/dog-parks
Alga Norte Dog Park
6565 Alicante Road, Zip 92009
760-602-4690
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Areas for small and large dogs
Agility equipment
Ann D. L’Heureux Dog Park
2700 Carlsbad Village Dr., Zip 92008
760-602-4680
Hours 8 a.m. – Sunset
13,200 square feet of fenced area
DEL MAR
https://www.delmar.ca.us/206/Dog-Friendly-Beaches
858-755-1556
In all areas, dogs must wear a license on their collars
Day After Labor Day through June 15
- Between 29th Street and Solana Beach border, off-leash dogs are allowed.
- Between Powerhouse Park and 29th Street, dogs must be leashed. (From dawn to 8 a.m., off-leash dogs are allowed between 25th and 29th streets.)
- Between Powerhouse Park and 6th Street, dogs must be leashed.
June 16 through Labor Day
- Between Powerhouse Park and 29th Street, no dogs allowed.
- Between 29th Street and Solana Beach, off-leash dogs are permitted from dawn to 8 a.m.; dogs must be leashed from 8 a.m. to dawn.
- From 6th Street to Powerhouse Park, dogs must be leashed year-round.
Powerhouse Park
- Dogs prohibited in the children’s “Tot Lot” and adjacent grass area south of the beach path at the southern end of the park.
- Leashed dogs are permitted on all adjacent walkways and sidewalks.
ENCINITAS
Off-Leash Places to Play!
Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park at Encinitas Community Park
425 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas.
The approximately 2-acre dog park features areas for small dogs, timid or first time dogs, and a large lawn open to all.
The Dog Park is open from 8am to sunset daily, except for regular cleaning and maintenance on Thursdays from 1-3pm. Expect temporary posted closures during rainy or wet conditions or for repairs.
Additionally, the City of Encinitas offers four parks and one trail area where your dog can be off-leash during specified hours and days. These parks are Olympus Park, Encinitas Viewpoint Park on “D” Street, Orpheus Park on Orpheus Drive and Sun Vista Park (east) on Avenida La Posta.
Olympus Park:
Olympus Street & Piraeus Street
Olympus Park includes a ¼ acre Dog Park for large and small dogs
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Encinitas Viewpoint Park:
Cornish Drive & D Street
6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Sun Vista Park (east):
2011 Avenida La Posta
6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Orpheus Park:
482 Orpheus Drive
6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday and on Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Trail Segment 72 (Mountain Vista)
1679 Mountain Vista Drive
Located on City property underneath the SDG&E power lines between Encinitas Blvd. and Mountain Vista Drive, has been designated an off-leash dog area.
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
SAN MARCOS
4 off leash dog parks 760-744-9000 ext. 3500
Hollandia Park, 12 Mission Hills Court
Innovation Park, 1151 Armorlite Dr. Zip 92069
Montiel Park, 2290 Montiel Rd Zip 92069
San Elijo Dog Park, 1105 Elfin Forrest Rd, Zip 92078
Sunset Park:
East Entrance 909 Puesta Del Sol
West Entrance 3337 La Mirada Dr.
VISTA
https://www.cityofvista.com/home/showdocument?id=56
South Buena Vista Dog Park
1602 Mountain Pass Cir, Zip 92081
(760) 639-6151
Off-leash hours (except holidays)
7:00-10:00 a.m. | every day
3:00 p.m. – dusk | standard time (winter)
4:00 p.m. – dusk | daylight savings time (summer)
