Clipboard : Restrictions on Rover

Health and safety considerations restrict the time and areas dogs are allowed on most state and city beaches. Aside from sanitary reasons, wilderness officials fear that dogs may chase shore birds and prevent them from feeding. Because limited beach access is difficult to monitor, many beaches prohibit dogs from the entire beach and path areas.

Here’s a listing of Orange County’s beaches and their current regulations: Beach: County Beaches Restrictions: Prohibited from all areas Beach: Seal Beach Restrictions: Prohibited from beach Beach: Bolsa Chica State Beach Restrictions: Prohibited from beach; allowed on bike path if leashed Beach: Huntington Beach Restrictions: Allowed on leash between Golden West Street and Bolsa Chica State Beach; prohibited elsewhere Beach: Huntington State Beach Restrictions: Prohibited on beach; allowed on bike path if leashed Beach: Santa Ana River County Beach Restrictions: Prohibited from all areas Beach: Newport Beach Restrictions: Allowed on leash before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m., Sept. 15 through June 15; prohibited from all beaches during summer Beach: Crystal Cove State Park Restrictions: Prohibited from beach and environmental camps; allowed on bike path if leashed Beach: Laguna Beach Restrictions: Allowed on leash Sept. 15 to June 1; prohibited from all areas between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. during summer Beach: Aliso Beach County Park Restrictions: Prohibited from all areas Beach: Salt Creek Beach Park Restrictions: Prohibited from all areas Beach: Doheny State Beach Restrictions: Allowed on leash in campsite and picnic areas; prohibited from beach Beach: Capistrano Beach Restrictions: Prohibited from all areas Beach: San Clemente Restrictions: Prohibited from all areas Beach: San Clemente State Beach Restrictions: Allowed on leash in campsites; prohibited from beach Source: Individual state and city beaches