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Beaches · Del Mar, San Diego
A half-mile stretch of sandy beach at the mouth of the San Dieguito River, famous as one of California's premier off-leash dog beaches and a hotspot for dog surfing. Calm shallow water and soft sand make it ideal for splashing, fetch and canine bodysurfing.
The legendary off-leash beach where dogs surf alongside their owners, just 20 minutes north of downtown San Diego.
The City of Del Mar's official dog rules confirm off-leash dogs are allowed between 29th Street and the Solana Beach border from the day after Labor Day through June 15; in summer (June 16 – Labor Day) off-leash is permitted there only from dawn to 8 a.m., with leashes required after. Leashes may be no longer than six feet, off-leash dogs must be under voice control, dogs must wear license tags, and leash violations start at $285.
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