Big Bear Lake Beaches
Hwy 38
Big Bear Lake, California
There are various beaches along the lake on Hwy 38. You can get to any of
the beaches via the Alpine Pedal Path. To get there, (going away from the village), take the Stanfield Cutoff to
the other side of the lake and turn left onto Hwy 38. In about 1/4 - 1/2 mile, parking will be on the left.
Carmel City Beach
Ocean
Avenue
Carmel, California
831-624-9423
This beach is within walking distance (about 7 blocks)
from the quaint village of Carmel. There are a couple of hotels and several restaurants that are within walking
distance of the beach. Your pooch is allowed to run off-leash as long as he or she is under voice control. To get
there, take the Ocean Avenue exit from Hwy 1 and follow Ocean Ave to the end.
Carmel River State
Beach
Carmelo Street
Carmel, California
831-624-9423
This beach is just south of Carmel. It
has approximately a mile of beach and leashes are required. It's located on Carmelo Street.
Garrapata State
Park
Highway 1
Carmel, California
831-649-2836
There are two miles of beach front at this
park. Dogs are allowed but must be on a 6 foot or less leash and people need to clean up after their pets. The
beach is on Highway 1, about 6 1/2 miles south of Rio Road in Carmel. It is about 18 miles north of Big Sur.
Kiva Beach
Hwy
89
South Lake Tahoe, California
530-573-2600
This small but lovely beach is a perfect place for
your pup to take a dip in Lake Tahoe. Dogs must be on leash. To get there from the intersection of Hwys 89 and
50, take Hwy 89 north approx 2-3 miles to the entrance on your right. Follow the road and towards the end, bear
left to the parking lot. Then follow the path to the beach.
Doran Regional
Park
201 Doran Beach Road
Bodega Bay, California
707-875-3540
This park has 2 miles of sandy
beach. Dogs are allowed but must be on a 6 foot or less leash and proof of a rabies vaccination is required.
Agate
Beach
Elm Road
Bolinas, California
415-499-6387
Leashed dogs are allowed.
Point Reyes National Seashore
Olema, California
415-464-5100
Leashed dog are allowed on four beaches. Dogs are not allowed on the hiking trails.
Monterey State Beach
Monterey, California
831-649-2836
There are a few smaller dog-friendly beaches along the paved trail.
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