National Monument · CA

Dogs in California Coastal National Monument

Can I bring my dog, and on which trails?
Dog-friendly

At the Point Arena-Stornetta Unit, leashed dogs are welcome on about eight miles of bluff-top paths above sea arches and the Garcia River estuary. It is day-use only, and pets must stay leashed to protect coastal wildlife.

Dogs on leash are welcome on the marked coastal bluff trails at the Point Arena-Stornetta Unit. Keep pets leashed and clean up after them to limit disturbance to wildlife.

Where dogs are allowed

Dogs on leash are welcome on the marked coastal bluff trails at the Point Arena-Stornetta Unit. Keep pets leashed and clean up after them to limit disturbance to wildlife.

Leash rule

A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, trailheads, and picnic sites. On most of the open BLM land there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times, and local field offices can set stricter rules.

Service animals

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

Official source
Bureau of Land Management
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Last verified 2026-07-09
Designation
National Monument

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to California Coastal National Monument?

At the Point Arena-Stornetta Unit, leashed dogs are welcome on about eight miles of bluff-top paths above sea arches and the Garcia River estuary. It is day-use only, and pets must stay leashed to protect coastal wildlife. Dogs on leash are welcome on the marked coastal bluff trails at the Point Arena-Stornetta Unit. Keep pets leashed and clean up after them to limit disturbance to wildlife.

What is the leash rule at California Coastal National Monument?

A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, trailheads, and picnic sites. On most of the open BLM land there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times, and local field offices can set stricter rules.

Are service animals allowed at California Coastal National Monument?

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