Huntington Dog Beach

Off-leash dogs allowed 5am to 10pm, all year. No dogs midnight to 5am and 10pm to midnight, all year. No dogs the rest of the time

Goldenwest Street to Seapoint Street. Other Huntington Beach sand is closed to dogs.

Source: City of Huntington Beach, Beach Information. 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 Huntington Beach: the rule in full

Dogs are only allowed on the beach at Dog Beach (Pacific Coast Highway between Goldenwest and Seapoint Streets) and on the service road. Dog Beach is open 5am to 10pm and is leash-optional on the sand, according to the Huntington Dog Beach Preservation Society; dogs must be leashed in the parking lot and on the bluff.

Nearby beaches

• Rosie's Dog BeachOff-leash dogs allowed 6am to 8pm, all year. No dogs midnight to 6am and 8pm to midnight, all year. No dogs the rest of the time
• Leo Carrillo State BeachDogs on a leash all year
• Del Mar North Beach (Dog Beach)Off-leash dogs allowed from the day after Labor Day to June 15. Off-leash dogs allowed midnight to 8am, from June 16 to Labor Day. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• Fiesta IslandOff-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
• Ocean Beach Dog BeachOff-leash dogs allowed all year