Dog-friendly trails in Monterey County
None of the 5 trails in Monterey County welcomes dogs today.
Open to dogs now first, then off-leash places and those with a photo.
Nearby counties
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.9 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
- City of SalinasNo dogs in city parks except the dog areas. Leash law citywide.1 place here
- OpenStreetMapWhere no agency rule is on file, the dog tags people add to the map.20 places here
Rules that cover places here
- City of Carmel-by-the-Sea dog rulesOff leash under control on Carmel Beach and city park land. No dogs in Devendorf Park.1 place here
- City of Pacific Grove dog rulesNo dogs in city parks except listed areas. Leashed on the coastal trail. Off-leash hours at Rip Van Winkle.2 places here
- City of Seaside dog rulesLeash law citywide. Off leash in dog parks.2 places here
- County of Monterey dog rulesLeashed (7 ft) in county parks and on their trails. Dog parks off leash.17 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 This guide restates published rules and OpenStreetMap data, which can be out of date or incomplete.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.
County boundary: US Census Bureau, cartographic boundary file, 2025 (public domain). A place belongs to the county that holds its point on the map.