Coronado Dog Beach

Me and my cute pup enjoyed walking down there! So many beautiful dogs! Everyone there was nice and friendly! Definitely going back!

Really good clean beach. Went here for the first time today and had a blast. Best parts of the beach: it’s off leash all the time which is a huge win in my book. And there’s a hose off area to wash your dog off when you are leaving!!!
Will be back!!!

My dog and I love this beach. It’s a great place for her to run and play– she always makes friends etc. the only thing is when people come and expect to have an uninterrupted picnic on a dog beach… Sigh. It’s wise to remember it is a dog beach and they pretty much have the run of that one small section. Should you wish to picnic in peace I might suggest walking a few feet to the area where dogs are not allowed. Humans are funny. It really is a fantastic dog beach.

Amazing place to take your four legged friend. Once on the beach, leach is optional. Bring your dogs favorite toy for you to throw and play with your buddy. Bring some lunch or snacks so you can make a day out of this amazing place.

My dog was bitten by another dog at this beach yesterday on June 18^th at approximately 3:15 pm. The owner of the other dog fled the scene and I did not have any time to get her information and left me with my dog bleeding excessively. If there was anyone who was there yesterday and saw this happen please contact me. The owner was a thin white woman approximately 22 – 23 years old dark brown hair, about 5’7 wearing flip flops, a tank top and jean shorts. The dog was a German Shepard mix of some sort. My 5 year old miniature pinscher is currently fighting for her life. Please help me find this person and her dog.

So much fun for humans and dogs! Everyone was having a great time. Really clean beach considering its a dog beach!

Took the two babies out today for a small get away!
The sand looks like there’s glitter in it! Looks really pretty imo.
The beach was pretty clean and there were a lot of dogs running around! This dog beach allows dogs to run freely and unleashed, it’s like doggy heaven! This place is not only kid friendly but also dog friendly.
Will be taking the little ones back here for some more fun in the sun.

Love this beach! People who come here are polite and clean up after their dogs. Good jogging beach too. Highly recommend

By far my favorite dog beach in San Diego! It’s easy to find and I’ve never had issues with finding parking unless it’s a holiday weekend. My dog has a fantastic time swimming in the ocean and playing with other dogs. I’ve never had an issue with other dogs and the pet owners are all friendly. Love how clean this beach is too!

My pup had a wonderful time here, went on a weekday so street parking was abundant. Walk your dog down to the beach where theres lots of room, and lots of fellow dog lovers/​owners! There is a very convienent wash off station near the parking lot, make sure to rinse off before you head out! Can’t wait to bring my Kloey girl back!

Zoey’s first time at the beach. Zoey LOOOOVES CORONADO DOG BEACH! Off leash fun for the whole family. Other dogs are very well behaved. Wonderful place to soak up the sun with your pooch.

This is one of nicest beach dog every my babies enjoyed walking and making new friends so glad we went here and we will go back again soon

This is a great dog beach. There is a big fence keeping you out of the naval base but if you walk south the views are great and the shell collecting very fun too. Taking the dogs here too is a ton of fun too. I think that you technically need to have them on a leash but it did not seem to be enforced which I think was a good thing. Let dogs be dogs and have some fun! After all it is a designated location. Don’t like dogs, don’t go here then.

Definitely my favorite dog beach in San Diego, not only is it close but the majority of all the other dogs are friendly. I would recommend to go during the week when it is not crowded so you can find parking.

Fantastic dog beach beyond what I was expecting. Our dog isn’t used to the ocean — he’s more of a creek-​wading guy — and we don’t take him to off-​leash parks much. But since we wanted to give him the chance to run around and blow off steam after riding around town with us seeing the sights, we stopped here on the recommendation of a friend.
There are tons of dog-​waste pick-​up bags and trash bins, plus a lot of signage letting us know where the off-​leash section starts and ends. The other dog owners were friendly and all the dogs we saw were non-​threatening.
A must-​do for dog owners.

We decided to take our two pitbulls, Nala and Doebee, to a dog beach for the first time. I was a little nervous at first since they haven’t been around so many dogs before. We went on a holiday which to us was a good thing since we wanted to see how they would be at a crowded beach. Getting to Coronado was a breeze and finding street parking only took a few minutes. It was pretty clear to see where the dog beach access was and right before you enter, you’re presented with a sign which identifies where dogs are allowed. The walk to the beach wasn’t as bad as some reviewers say but I can see how smaller dogs may have a challenge. Nala and Doebee were super excited to be there seeing other dogs and hearing the beach for the first time. Once we got to the beach, I can see it was sensory overload for them so we sat and let them soak it all in before walking into the water. We kept both on a leash just in case since other dogs were already approaching them to play. We walked towards the water and all of a sudden, my two dogs who are normally afraid of water are jumping and splashing on the beach. We couldn’t believe it! It’s a good thing we had the extended length leashes so they can run and jump freely. We were confident enough to let them go off-​leash and rely on the training. They both listened to every command we were giving and they had so much fun playing in the water.
There were a couple dogs there who made attempts to hump my dogs but their owners were quick to come up and stop them. Everyone there was super friendly and we actually spoke to a few owners who were there as first-​timers like us. It was so awesome to see how happy other owners watching their dogs have the time of their lives.
I was actually surprised to see how clean the beach was with so many dogs in a concentrated area. There were plenty of doggy bags around so owners were responsible to clean up after their dogs. We were there for a little over an hour since Nala and Doebee were exhausted from playing non-​stop. On the walk back, there’s a fountain and hose available to clean off your feet and dogs if needed.
I was extremely happy to see my dogs have so much fun! I can’t wait to bring them back. This time we’ll be better prepared as far as what to bring.
Here’s some tips for first timers:
— We brought a bamboo mat and towels. This was trampled over not just by our dogs, but by other dogs playing in the area. Bring beach chairs or something off the ground if you want to sit and not have sand in your butt.
— An umbrella or tent shade definitely helps if you plan on being out there for a period of time.
— Don’t forget to bring water for your dogs. We have two Portabottles which our dogs drink out of. This is a water bottle for dogs which doesn’t allow for sand to get in the drinking bowl. You can get it here:

Loved that my fiancé and I found this dog park for our fur babies. It was really clean and the grass was green and beautiful. Big open feel. Although, not being gated in always makes me somewhat nervous. we will definitely be back!

We were visiting San Diego and searched online for a good dog park to let our little min pin have some fun. Dog beaches can be tough to find and the leash rules are sometimes strict. Gabby had a wonderful time and this beach is phenomenal. Not only was the place beautiful, the sand soft and flat and the surf nice and gentle, but the other dogs and their owners there were playful and friendly. Gabby ran and ran and chased balls and sticks with abandon. Can’t ask for better! Highly recommended.

Seriously beautiful location– and I’ve never seen it too busy. The walk from the car to the beach isn’t as terrible as everyone says– my english bulldog is happy to warm up his little legs on the way in.
The beach is clean– and in the early morning even has shells. Everyone here has been super nice and cleans up after their dogs very well– I love they even have a hose at the end of the beach to wash off.

The best do beach we have ever been to! It can get smelly at times, on days that the area hasn’t seen rain in a while, or when a ton of seaweed has washed up on shore. But people keep their dogs under control and are retry watchful. It’s super calm and quiet and low key on weekday mornings, moderate on weekday afternoons, and a little busy at any time on the weekends. Two thumbs way up!

We don’t get a chance to take our pup out to dog beach too often, but when we do, she comes back exhausted and happy. The fur-​baby loves the wide open space where she can zoom across the sand chasing her ball. In the summer months, she can jump in the water to cool off too. There’s a decent sized parking lot which helps with parking, but it’ll fill up during peak hours.
Only negative here is that there seem to be more irresponsible dog owners here than with some of the other dog parks. My friend’s dog got attacked here by a larger dog whose owner wasn’t keeping a close eye on him. I’ve also heard other stories of similar attacks. I suspect some of these involve dogs who aren’t used to interacting with other dogs, and owners who don’t properly supervise their dogs, dismissing aggressive behavior as «being playful.»
I still highly recommend bringing your pup out here for some beach-​side fun, but keep an eye on them to make sure they stay out of trouble.

I Love this dog beach! It’s nice & peaceful our German Shepard puppy & 2 of our granddaughters had a blast. The parking is not that great but glad we were able to find a spot after a 10 – 15 minute drive. The doggie wash & water is a plus. Coronado is just beautiful wether it’s the regular side, Silver Strand or the dog beach it’s just wonderful!

Part 3 of my dog park reviews concerns Coronado’s leash-​free beach.
The chihuahua gave up walking about two-​thirds of the way into the long walk from the street, so it’s kind of a long hike. Odd set up with very serious signage dictating which public (sand) path was permissible for dogs. I’m pretty sure the seaweed is not cleaned up on this end of the beach due to proximity to the military, as it was piled high the day of our visit. Younger dog loved being able to run run run and explore tide pools and roll in said seaweed. Bring your chair because once you make the walk, you might as well relax and stay a while.
Lucked out on street parking… keep cruising. Turnover is high.

Just about every beach along the California coast is beautiful and the Coronado Dog Beach is no exception! This area is specially provided for the sole purpose of giving our beloved canine companions a place to play, release energy, socialize with other dogs and enjoy the relaxing views of the ocean waves with their owners.
I observed a large number of dogs of so many breeds, sizes and colors just having the time of their lives while their owners stood nearby talking with pride to other owners about their pets. You could see a lot of enjoyment and entertainment on the faces of humans as the dogs ran about in the sand, chasing other dogs, playing with toys and swimming in the ocean. My nephew brings his rambunctious puppy here frequently and apparently it’s one of his favorite places to play and wear himself out.
The beach is of course very scenic and a great place for anyone who loves animals to hang out. There is plenty of beach for everyone to commune with others or keep to themselves. My experience here was very positive. The people and dogs were friendly and the weather in San Diego was warm yet comfortable to enjoy the beautiful day. Just keep in mind that even though this place is like a dream come true for most dogs, you just can’t guarantee the behavior of each and every dog. Be responsible and keep a close eye on your little companion, not all dogs have model behavior…

My dog LOVES this place!
And I really enjoy seeing him having a great time. Parking is a bit tricky but once you find a spot the fun begins.
People and dogs here are really friendly. Area is well kept and there are plenty of doggie bags stations for people to pick up after their dogs.
Since my pawed friend is short haired I don’t really use the hose, but I have seen people rinsing off their furry friends and I think that tool is brilliant!
Always here for a good time.

I have been to the Coronado Beach before wasn’t aware of the dog beach part until just recently when my boss told me about it after I had told him about my plans to visit San Diego towards the end of August.
So a few Saturdays ago, my husband and I came with 2 of our dogs to the dog beach. We parked in a small residential street and make the long walk out to the beach. And because this is still summer time, the sand was insanely hot! My poor feet were killing me (I saw one lady with a dog with little boots on to protect his feet).
Anyways, there is a bag dispenser at the beginning of the walk to the dog beach in case you did not bring any or need extras.
The dog beach itself is pretty clean. And for a Saturday, there were plenty of people and their pets (probably would have been more if it wasn’t so humid that weekend we were there).
Our dogs seem to enjoy themselves running across the sand near the shore (sand was much cooler on my feet). We had to stop our Cocker Spaniel from rolling his body all over in the sand though because I am just not interested in taking any additional home. Make sure to bring extra towels and baby wipes to clean your dog after your visit (there is actually a shower area where you can rinse and wash your dog. We saw plenty of people waiting to use it. A lot of them came prepared and brought shampoo too).
Anyways, this is a pretty nice dog beach. Owners are pretty good about picking up after their dogs.
I would come back here again in the future.

What a great spot!
My little guy had such a great time! I was worried to take him off leash first because it was his first time but he handled it well.
Friendly pups and owners. Beach was clean. Parking was a little hard to find but worth the wait

Ok, so upon reading the reviews I remember telling myself, ‘it’s just a dog beach, what is the big whoop?’ I was sooo wrong! Coronado dog beach is the BEST place to take your dog. I think my pup felt like he died and went to doggy heaven. I loved that beach. But the five stars goes to the people there who realized it was a dog beach and acted and dressed accordingly. Unlike nates dog park in balboa.
Best of all, I made new dog friends too! They played fetch with me for hourssss. And even got my Marley into the water and pretty deep xD I will probably make a good effort to come here every so often. Love this beach lots!

love love love this dog beach, and so does my dog! it’s very clean (they scrape up all the piles of seaweed, yay!) and beautiful. I haven’t come during ‘peak hours’ but it seems like there is enough room for everyone. there’s actually a lot more beach than people think — there’s like half the beach that is empty because people don’t want to walk down further! as others have said, it can be a little confusing when you go the first time but you just have to walk all the way to the end towards the fence. there’s a good chance you will see someone else with their dog so just follow them ;)
something I like about Coronado is that it feels safe. it’s a nice area and everyone on the beach seems friendly and I personally haven’t come across any sketchy dog owners here.

Extremely clean beach and park across the street.
My boyfriend and I took our Pomeranian here on Monday evening around 7:45 (great excuse to take out the new A4) it was still quite busy and parking was a bit hectic but it is summer after all.
This beach is a way nicer area than the other dog beaches I’ve been to in San Diego. It wasn’t full of trash drugs alcohol or grubby hippies and bums. It also has a beautiful park across from it with a play ground for the little ones.
Since my dog is smaller I always get a little nervous at dog beaches rather than separated dog parks but all the canines were well trained and friendly.
I’ll definitely be back.

Went there in our way home. It’s such a nice beach with the breezes on your face, it blows out all your stress. The sand was soft too

Ruff ruff ruff. Ruff ruff ruff.
My dog loves this dog beach. Lots of dogs, but not as bad as OB. Easy parking and there is a wash station. Beach is far enough from the road so I don’t have to worry about the pooch wandering off.

Dog beach is all the way down next to naval base. The location is far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the tourists near hotel del. Parking is street parking and there are usually plenty of spots.
Beach is clean. If your dog is easily scared by loud noises this may not be the best place to bring your furry friend as the navy jets fly overhead and are very loud.
If you’re here for swimming or to let your dog swim be aware that this beach tends to have a lot of rip currents and often times swimming is not allowed. The lifeguards will drive up and down the beach with the microphone telling people to get out of the water.
The beach is beautiful but if you’re looking for a place to nap on the beach you’ll probably take turns getting woken up by the lifeguards and the navy jets.
The last time I was here the water to rinse off outside was not on (maybe due to the drought?)

I love Coronado. It’s my favorite beach in San Diego because it’s clean.
It was a little chilly out… I was hoping to still get a tan.
There was a good amount of people with their dogs, families & friends out today.
We saw some families digging for clams. I remembered my family use to come out to Coronado to get clams by digging the heel of your foot into the sand. Then you’ll feel the hard shell, dig it out and viola you got yourself a jumbo clam.
So my friends and I when out to the water to try my families’ technique and whadyaknow Georgie Porgie got a clam haha. He ended up giving it to the family since we weren’t going to eat it.
Coronado is perfect to just relax, have bonfires, play volleyball, football, body board, swim, build sand castles, play with your dogs etc.
Parking isn’t too bad. It’s walking distance from the residential area.
It also has a nice view of the skyline.
I love SD.

My pup absolutely loves running around in the sand. But don’t even dare try to get her in the water because she hates that. The sand though…
This dog beach is very well kept though on your way in it does smell like pee… but so does any dog park for that matter. The owners are usually pretty attentive to their dog’s whereabouts and I haven’t had a bad time here. If your dog is a small dog that is apprehensive to big dogs (like Maggie) just make sure that you are following them around and give them that safety net that they need. Most of the time the big dogs are very friendly and just wanna play!
Bottom line, don’t be a bad dog owner and everyone will have a good time!

This is a really cute beach all the way at the end of Coronado beach by the naval base. A lot of dogs off leashes but they were all under control. They played with each other. They played in the water. It was super clean. I think that’s more on awesome pet owners that take responsibility for their pets. Go have fun with your puppy. It’s a good place to be.