Cabrillo National Monument

No dogs except on the Coastal Trail (leash 6 ft). Not on the Bayside Trail or in the tidepools.

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No dogs except on the Coastal Trail (leash 6 ft). Not on the Bayside Trail or in the tidepools.

Source: Rules: Cabrillo National Monument Superintendent's Compendium (36 CFR §2.15) (36 CFR §2.15; Cabrillo National Monument Superintendent's Compendium (December 17, 2025); park Pets page)

Places this rule covers

Open to dogs now first, then off-leash places and those with a photo.

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 This guide restates published rules and OpenStreetMap data, which can be out of date or incomplete.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.