Dog Beach (Ocean Beach)
San Diego's 24-hour off-leash dog beach at the north end of Ocean Beach.
Know before you go
- Parking
Lot (closed to vehicles 2 to 6 a.m.).
Verified · City of San Diego Parks & Recreation · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Fees
No fee at city-owned beach and bay lots (the city confirmed it does not charge, Aug 2026).
Verified · City of San Diego · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
W. end of Voltaire St. off W. Point Loma Blvd., Ocean Beach.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
Unknown – check locally
- Dogs
Off-leash dog area, 24 hours a day.
Verified · City of San Diego Lifeguard Services · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Showers
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
Disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
Permanent lifeguard station, year-round. Lifeguards generally on duty 9 a.m. to dusk.
Verified · City of San Diego Lifeguard Services · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Rules
No alcohol, glass, smoking or overnight camping. Fires only in provided fire pits, never midnight to 5 a.m.
Verified · City of San Diego Lifeguard Services · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.