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Fiesta Island

San Diego, California · City of San Diego

Off-leash dogs allowed 4am to 10pm, all year. No dogs midnight to 4am and 10pm to midnight, all year. No dogs the rest of the time

Except the fenced tern nesting sites and the Youth Aquatic Center.

Source: City of San Diego, Beach Time for You and Your Dog. Checked October 28, 2026.

Shorebird nesting areas can close to dogs at short notice. Follow the signs at the beach.

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City of San Diego: the rule in full

Two leash-free areas: Dog Beach at Ocean Beach (open 24 hours) and Fiesta Island in Mission Bay (leash-optional, 4am to 10pm, except fenced tern nesting sites). Dogs are restricted at other city beaches and bays.

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