Bay Cruisers

The strolling walkways in this 9-acre Morro Bay park welcome leashed dogs to accompany their owners.

Separate protected grassy spaces with seaside views are available for both little and large dogs to play off leash at this park. Vaccinations must be up to date, and dogs must be properly licensed and tagged. Take Highway 1 north out of Morro Bay and turn right at the stop sign into San Jacinto. Continue straight until you reach Ironwood Ave, then turn left onto Ironwood Ave, which leads to Del Mar Park. Follow the signage west of the parking lot, near the tennis courts, to the dog park. This is a dog park that is self-funded and maintained. Open from 8 a.m. until dusk.

Pets are welcome in Morro Bay Dog Beach, also known as Toro Creek Dog Beach. Bring your dog to the beach for a leashed walk. Don't forget to wipe up any spills that may have occurred. Every day of the week, from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., the sand stretch is open.

Cayucos Beach welcomes pets. At this Cayucos beach, leashed dogs are free to play in the sand as long as they are well-behaved and clean up after themselves. If you plan on spending the day at the beach with your dog, please be considerate to other beachgoers.

Dogs are welcome at Monta de Oro State Park, which features breathtaking cliffs, beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills. Petzooie is welcome to join you at pet-friendly picnic places, campgrounds, and park roads, but not on the beaches or trails. Spooner's Cove beach, where Islay Creek empties into the Pacific Ocean, is the only beach that allows dogs.

The El Chorro Dog Park on Dairy Creek Road is part of El Chorro Regional Park and offers a completely enclosed off-leash park with separate spaces for large and small dogs, as well as water spigots and splash baths. A day use area with barbeque facilities, a botanical garden, and various hiking routes are also part of the Regional Park.