Dog beach · Trinidad, CA

Dogs at Moonstone Beach

Can I bring my dog, and where on the sand?
Limited access

Yes, mostly off-leash, Moonstone Beach allows dogs off-leash on the wave slope under complete voice control, with tighter leash rules during snowy plover season.

Dogs may be off-leash under complete owner control on the wave slope; leash required within 100 ft of parking and camping areas at all times.

Where dogs can go

Dogs may be off-leash under complete owner control on the wave slope; leash required within 100 ft of parking and camping areas at all times.

Where or when dogs are not allowed

Designated Western Snowy Plover protection areas March 1-September 30 (a leash no longer than 10 ft is required elsewhere in the park during this season).

Leash and beach rules

Humboldt County park; dogs must be under complete control of the owner at all times.

Service animals

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.

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Last verified 2026-07-09

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Moonstone Beach?

Yes, mostly off-leash, Moonstone Beach allows dogs off-leash on the wave slope under complete voice control, with tighter leash rules during snowy plover season. Dogs may be off-leash under complete owner control on the wave slope; leash required within 100 ft of parking and camping areas at all times.

What is the dog rule at Moonstone Beach?

Humboldt County park; dogs must be under complete control of the owner at all times.

When are dogs not allowed at Moonstone Beach?

Designated Western Snowy Plover protection areas March 1-September 30 (a leash no longer than 10 ft is required elsewhere in the park during this season).

Are service animals allowed at Moonstone Beach?

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.