“North Beach belongs to the dogs. I usually leave it to them – they look like they’re having so much fun in the waves! But every dog thinks it’s a bird dog once they’re off leash…” Sandbag C. Gull
Off-leash season runs October through May, and only in the area north of 29th Street, known as both North Beach and Dog Beach. The rest of the year, leashes are required. Out-of-control doggie behavior is a NO-NO & fines can be incurred!
North Beach Slideshow
Logistics
- Lifeguard services → if any ← varies by season, day, hours, even weather!
- No Restrooms available beyond a portable facility located near the highway
- Volleyball courts established (posts, without nets)
- Observe posted signs for dog leash rules currently in effect
- Pay Parking is available on Camino Del Mar (Hwy 101) before the bridge & on the south side of Via de la Valle., and is regularly patrolled by Del Mar city employees. Limited free street parking is on the north side of Via de la Valle & on Sierra Avenue.
Directions
Take Interstate 5 to Via de la Valle and head west. Dog Beach is located south west of the intersection of Via de la Valle and South Highway 101. Bark on!
