Dog beach · Stinson Beach, CA

Dogs at Stinson Beach

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

Partly, dogs are banned on the main, National Park Service-managed section of Stinson Beach, but leashed dogs are allowed on the adjacent Marin County beach at the north end.

Leashed dogs allowed in the parking lot, picnic areas, and on the adjacent county-managed beach (Upton Beach) at the north end of Stinson Beach.

Where dogs can go

Leashed dogs allowed in the parking lot, picnic areas, and on the adjacent county-managed beach (Upton Beach) at the north end of Stinson Beach.

Where or when dogs are not allowed

The National Park Service section of Stinson Beach (the main swimming beach) prohibits dogs entirely.

Leash and beach rules

Look for signage marking where NPS land ends and Marin County land begins; policies differ sharply on either side of that line.

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 Stinson Beach?

Partly, dogs are banned on the main, National Park Service-managed section of Stinson Beach, but leashed dogs are allowed on the adjacent Marin County beach at the north end. Leashed dogs allowed in the parking lot, picnic areas, and on the adjacent county-managed beach (Upton Beach) at the north end of Stinson Beach.

What is the dog rule at Stinson Beach?

Look for signage marking where NPS land ends and Marin County land begins; policies differ sharply on either side of that line.

When are dogs not allowed at Stinson Beach?

The National Park Service section of Stinson Beach (the main swimming beach) prohibits dogs entirely.

Are service animals allowed at Stinson Beach?

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