Coronado Dog Beach
Coronado, CA
Coronado Dog Beach is the off-leash counterpart to the main Coronado Beach just south, with real dune habitat and voice-control off-leash rules that make it a genuine favorite for dog owners on the island. It's a straightforward, no-fuss stretch of sand built around one thing done well.
A genuine off-leash favorite right next to Coronado's main beach, a real draw for anyone traveling with a dog.
How we score beachesDogs need to be under voice control here rather than strictly leashed, a real step up in freedom from most San Diego beaches.
On-street parking nearby.
Dogs are permitted off-leash under voice control.
San Diego County's water climbs into the upper 60s and low 70s by late summer, the most comfortable window for swimming.
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