North Beach (29th Street north to the Solana Beach border): off-leash under voice control from the day after Labor Day through June 15. From June 16-Labor Day, dogs may be off-leash only dawn-8:00am, and must be leashed the rest of the day.
South of 29th Street, dogs are prohibited on Del Mar's main beach during summer (roughly Jun 16-Labor Day); check current city map for exact boundaries.
6-ft leash maximum when required; owners must clean up waste; leash law fines start at $285. Rules set by Del Mar Municipal Code.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
Yes, seasonally, Del Mar's North Beach allows off-leash dogs in the off-season and early mornings only in summer. North Beach (29th Street north to the Solana Beach border): off-leash under voice control from the day after Labor Day through June 15. From June 16-Labor Day, dogs may be off-leash only dawn-8:00am, and must be leashed the rest of the day.
6-ft leash maximum when required; owners must clean up waste; leash law fines start at $285. Rules set by Del Mar Municipal Code.
South of 29th Street, dogs are prohibited on Del Mar's main beach during summer (roughly Jun 16-Labor Day); check current city map for exact boundaries.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.