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Carmel Beach (City of Carmel-by-the-Sea) allows dogs off-leash year-round under voice control — a policy established and maintained by the City of Carmel. Soft white sand, Monterey cypress trees, and Pacific sunsets. The entire downtown is dog-friendly: shops, galleries, and patios welcome leashed dogs. Approximately 2 hours south of San Francisco via Highway 1 or 101.

The largest off-leash dog park in the Bay Area. Waterfront trails with incredible views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco skyline. Has a popular dog wash and café on-site.

Iconic off-leash beach with stunning ocean views and sandy cliffs. One of the most popular dog beaches in San Francisco. Dogs love running on the wide sandy beach and through the dune trails.

Waterfront path with Golden Gate Bridge views. The west end beach area allows off-leash dogs. Perfect for a scenic walk with your pup.

Stunning redwood forest trails in the Oakland Hills. Off-leash on some trails (East Ridge, West Ridge). Shaded and cool even in summer. A hidden gem.

Dogs are allowed in very limited areas only at Point Reyes National Seashore — on-leash (6-foot max) on Kehoe Beach Trail (0.6 mi one-way) and Limantour Beach southeast section (approx. 2 mi). All other trails and most beaches are closed to dogs per NPS rules. Elk herds, lighthouse, dramatic Marin coastline.

Small scenic beach nestled in a cove at the base of the Marin Headlands. Dogs can run off-leash on the beach. Quieter alternative to more popular beaches. The overlook trail offers stunning views.

Scenic coastal trail through cypress groves with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands. Dogs must be on leash. Rocky paths with some steep sections.

Hilltop park at the Berkeley Marina with panoramic bay views. Open off-leash area with grassy hills perfect for dogs to run. Popular spot for kite flying too.

Beautiful flat trail leading to a secluded beach in the Marin Headlands. Dogs must be leashed. Easy walk suitable for all fitness levels. The beach at the end is worth the walk.

Small but stunning preserve in Tiburon with 360-degree panoramic views of the Bay Area from the summit. Rare wildflowers in spring. Dogs on leash required.

Famous Marin coastal town. The main NPS-managed Stinson Beach (1.2 miles of prime sand) does NOT allow dogs year-round. Dogs ARE allowed on-leash (6-foot max) at the adjacent Upton Beach (north end) per Marin County Parks, and along the Seadrift/Bolinas Lagoon walk.

GGNRA bluff trails north of Linda Mar with dramatic ocean cliffs, restored marsh, and spring wildflowers. Includes the historic Bootleggers Steps. Dogs on-leash. Gray whale watching December–March.

Marin County preserve with off-leash hiking on fire roads, oak savanna, spring wildflowers, and historic stone quarry walls. 360-degree summit views — Mt. Tam, Mt. Diablo, San Pablo Bay, Golden Gate Bridge.

Point Reyes' best dog-allowed beach. Dogs welcome ONLY north of Kehoe Creek (strictly enforced). 0.6-mile walk through coastal dunes to a dramatic beach with bluffs, bird life, and spring wildflowers. 6-foot leash max.

Multiple off-leash areas within the park including the southeastern meadow and fenced dog play areas. Great urban green space for dogs year-round.

1,641-acre East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) park in the Berkeley Hills. Dogs off-leash under voice control in undeveloped open space areas; on-leash required on Nimitz Way, at the Little Farm, and near developed facilities. Lake Anza has a seasonal designated dog swim area (Memorial Day–Labor Day). Rattlesnakes active May–September.

Colorful pebble beach in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) Marin Headlands. Dogs must be on a 6-foot leash per GGNRA rules on the beach and all adjacent trails. Dramatic coastal cliffs, colorful serpentine pebbles, no crowds.

Popular Pacifica surf beach with paid parking, restrooms, and outdoor showers. Dogs welcome on-leash only (6-foot max) per City of Pacifica ordinance. Iconic beachfront Taco Bell Cantina nearby. For off-leash, head to Esplanade Beach.

Historic state park on the San Pablo Bay with diverse trails through forests and along the shoreline. Dogs must be on leash on fire roads. Beautiful views of the bay and Mt. Tamalpais.

Mile-long sandy beach in the Presidio with iconic Golden Gate Bridge views. Off-leash on the north end (north of Lobos Creek); on-leash from there south. Famous for photo ops and the historic Battery Chamberlin gun emplacement.

Oakland Hills park named for the poet, with shaded redwood groves and a small off-leash dog play area near Sequoia Arena. On-leash on main trails. Sequoia Bayview Trail (4.3 mi shaded loop) is ideal for hot days.

Long Point Reyes beach where dogs are allowed only in the SOUTHEAST section (from parking lot southeast to the Estero entrance). On-leash, 6-foot max. Harbor seal pupping closures March–June. Snowy plover protections.

Fully fenced off-leash dog park at Bayside Park with separate large/small dog areas, water fountains, benches, and a shade pergola. Decomposed granite surface. San Francisco Bay views.

Long sandy beach along the Pacific coast. Off-leash allowed on the south end (south of Stairwell 21). Great for dogs who love to run on the beach.

Popular South Bay preserve with rolling hills and oak woodlands. Dogs must be on leash at all times. Great variety of trails from easy to challenging.

One of the few off-leash preserves on the Peninsula. Rolling hills with grasslands and oak trees. Less crowded than many Bay Area dog spots.

Scenic lake loop trail in the East Bay hills. Dogs must be on leash. Beautiful reflections on calm mornings. The trail circles the lake through oak woodland and grassland.

GGNRA ridge with sweeping bay-to-ocean views and the Portola Discovery Site monument (where Spaniards first saw SF Bay in 1769). On-leash. San Andreas Fault visible from the summit.

Open-space park north of Tilden with San Pablo Ridge views and historic WPA stonework at Alvarado Park. Off-leash on open hillsides under voice control; on-leash in developed areas. Connects to Tilden via Nimitz Way.

Bayshore beach on a former landfill peninsula filled with anarchic driftwood sculptures and street art. Long-standing dog community presence; off-leash historically tolerated but officially leash-required. SF skyline views.

SF's second-largest park with several off-leash areas. Less crowded than other SF dog spots. Hilly terrain with meadows and eucalyptus groves.

Largest tract of undeveloped marshland remaining in the SF Bay. Flat paved and boardwalk trails. Excellent bird watching. Dogs on leash only to protect wildlife habitat.

Scenic paved trail along Crystal Springs Reservoir. Flat, well-maintained path popular with joggers and dog walkers. Beautiful redwood and oak tree canopy in sections.

Flat paved Bayview Trail loops the hills with bay views and a 2,000-year-old Tuibun Ohlone shellmound. On-leash only. Premier Bay Area birding hotspot. Dogs not allowed on marsh boardwalk.

Flat paved trails around Shoreline Lake. Easy walk for all dogs. Good bird watching. Off-leash not allowed but it's a nice scenic walk.

Flat paved multi-use trail along Stevens Creek. Perfect for casual walks with your dog. Connects several South Bay parks. Shaded sections along the creek.