Dog-friendly beaches in San Luis Obispo County
8 of the 11 beaches in San Luis Obispo County welcome dogs today. Off-leash all day at Olde Port Beach. 1 has dog hours that change with the time of day.
Open to dogs now first, then off-leash places and those with a photo.
- BeachAvila BeachOff-leash (hour limits)No dogs: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Off-leash: Other times
- BeachOlde Port BeachOff-leash
- BeachCayucos State BeachLeash required
- BeachMorro Rock BeachLeash required
- BeachPirates CoveLeash required
- BeachPismo BeachLeash required
- BeachSpooner's CoveLeash required
- BeachWilliam Randolph Hearst Memorial BeachLeash required
- BeachFisherman's BeachNo dogs
- BeachMorro Dunes Natural PreserveNo dogs
- BeachMorro Strand State BeachNo dogs
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.6 places here
- County of San Luis ObispoLeash up to 6 ft in county parks, beaches and trails. Off leash in the five county dog parks.3 places here
- Port San Luis Harbor DistrictOff leash on Avila Beach except 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Olde Port Beach. No dogs on Fisherman's Beach.3 places here
- Cambria Community Services DistrictLeash up to 6 ft on the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. Off leash in the Cambria Dog Park.2 places here
- City of San Luis ObispoLeash up to 6 ft in parks and open space. Off leash in the Laguna Lake Dog Park.2 places here
- City of Arroyo GrandeLeashed in parks. No dogs at Soto Sports Complex. Off leash in the Elm Street Dog Park.1 place here
- City of Morro BayLeashed on city beaches and in parks. Off leash in the Jody Giannini Family Dog Park.1 place here
- City of Paso RoblesLeashed in city parks and on trails. Off leash in the Sherwood Dog Park.1 place here
- OpenStreetMapWhere no agency rule is on file, the dog tags people add to the map.10 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 This guide restates published rules and OpenStreetMap data, which can be out of date or incomplete.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.