Dog-friendly beaches in Ventura County
10 of the 14 beaches in Ventura County welcome dogs today. 4 have dog hours that change with the time of day.
Open to dogs now first, then off-leash places and those with a photo.
- BeachBig BeachLeash required
- BeachHarbor Cove BeachLeash required
- BeachHobie BeachLeash required (hour limits)No dogs: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Leash required: Other times
- BeachHollywood BeachLeash required (hour limits)No dogs: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Leash required: Other times
- BeachKiddie BeachLeash required (hour limits)No dogs: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Leash required: Other times
- BeachLittle BeachLeash required
- BeachOxnard BeachLeash required
- BeachSilver Strand State BeachLeash required (hour limits)No dogs: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Leash required: Other times
- BeachSouth Jetty BeachLeash required
- BeachVentura City BeachLeash required
- BeachEmma Wood State BeachNo dogs
- BeachMandalay State BeachNo dogs
- BeachPort Hueneme BeachNo dogs
- BeachSan Buenaventura State BeachNo dogs
Nearby counties
How we knowThe agencies that set dog rules here, and what each one says
- City of VenturaLeashed dogs on city beaches and in parks. Off leash only at Arroyo Verde and Camino Real parks.7 places here
- County of VenturaLeash up to 6 ft in County Parks. Harbor beaches leashed before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. only.6 places here
- Conejo Recreation and Park DistrictLeash up to 6 ft in district parks and open space. Off leash at Conejo Creek Dog Park and three off-leash areas.4 places here
- California State ParksLeash 6 ft in campgrounds, picnic areas and lots. No dogs on beaches and trails unless posted.3 places here
- Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park DistrictLeash up to 6 ft in district parks. Four dog parks, Camarillo Grove off leash on weekdays.3 places here
- City of OxnardLeashed dogs on city beaches and in parks. Three off-leash dog parks.2 places here
- City of FillmoreLeashed dogs in city parks and facilities.1 place here
- City of Port HuenemeNo dogs on the sand at Hueneme Beach. Leashed in parks. Off-leash area in Bubbling Springs Park.1 place here
- Rancho Simi Recreation and Park DistrictLeash up to 6 ft on district property. Off leash only in the district's dog parks.1 place here
- OpenStreetMapWhere no agency rule is on file, the dog tags people add to the map.19 places here
- Inferred from the place's nameNo source states a rule; the place's name suggests one.3 places here
Rules that cover places here
- City of Camarillo dog rulesLeash up to 6 ft in streets, parks and public places, except designated dog parks.5 places here
- City of Ojai dog rulesLeashed dogs in public places. In city parks only where posted.2 places here
- City of Santa Paula dog rulesLeash up to 6 ft in public places and parks. Dog parks off leash, dawn to dusk.1 place 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.