Dog Friendly Beaches in La Jolla
If you’re looking for a dog friendly beach in La Jolla, look no further. While La Jolla does not have a specific La Jolla dog beach, it does have a few beaches that are dog friendly. Here are the best beaches in La Jolla and nearby neighborhoods for dogs (and their favorite beach toys)! A few beaches allow dogs any time of day; some have restrictions on when canines are allowed, so make sure to read the description of each beach before taking Rover over!
La Jolla Shores Beach
- Beach Rule: On Leash
- Swim Rule: Dog Friendly
- Restroom: Yes
- Shower Station: Yes
- Special Hours:
April 1 – October 31: Dogs allowed on beach before 9 AM and after 6 PM.
November 1 – March 31: Dogs allowed on beach before 9 AM and after 4 PM.
While La Jolla Shores is not a designated dog beach, it is a dog beach friendly. It is also plenty large to give your companion ample room to run and play.
Blacks Beach
- Beach Rule: On Leash
- Swim Rule: Not Specified
- Restroom: No
- Shower Station: No
- Special Hours:
April – October: Leashed dogs permitted before 9:00 am and after 6:00 pm.
November – March: Leashed dogs permitted from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Just north of the La Jolla Shores, is Blacks Beach. Blacks Beach is a wide open beach with plenty of room for dogs to run about. Do be advised, Blacks Beach in addition to being dog friendly, is also a nude beach. You may see a little more than your dog frolicking in the ocean here.
Windansea Beach
- Beach Rule: On Leash
- Swim Rule: Dog Friendly
- Restroom: Single Portapotty
- Shower Station: No
- Special Hours:
April – October: Dogs are allowed before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m.
November – March: Dogs allowed before 9 a.m. and after 4 p.m.
Unlike our first two mentions, Windansea beach is found in the heart of La Jolla. Walking distance from the village it is close, convenient and beautiful.