Dog parks, beaches and parks in Monterey, CA
Monterey has 5 places in our guide, and all of them welcome dogs today, 2 of them off-leash.
Open to dogs now first, then off-leash places and those with a photo.
Who sets the dog rules here
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How we knowThe agencies that set dog rules here, and what each one says
- California State ParksLeash 6 ft in campgrounds, picnic areas and lots. No dogs on beaches and trails unless posted.2 places here
- City of MontereyLeashed in city parks except nine named parks and areas. Off leash in the El Estero dog park dawn to dusk.1 place here
- OpenStreetMapWhere no agency rule is on file, the dog tags people add to the map.2 places here
Check posted signs. They are the rule on site. This guide restates published rules and OpenStreetMap data, which can be out of date or incomplete. It is not legal advice.
City limits: US Census Bureau, TIGER/Line places, 2026 (public domain). A place belongs to the town whose limits hold its point on the map.