Coronado Dog Beach

Located in the city of Coronado, Coronado Dog Beach is situated on the north side of Coronado Beach in front of Sunset Park. Also known as the Coronado North Beach, Coronado Dog Beach is the only beach in Coronado where dogs are allowed off-leash – but be careful to keep dogs on leash until you reach the designated off-leash area.

Coronado Dog Beach offers many other amenities including lifeguards, restrooms, showers, playgrounds, and a grass park. Swimming is the only activity available at the beach. 

If you are looking for nearby attractions, there are many within a 15-minute drive of Coronado Dog Beach. The USS Midway Museum is a historical naval aircraft carrier museum consisting of the aircraft carrier Midway that was the United States’ longest-serving aircraft carrier from 1945 to 1992. USS Midway Museum hosts more than 700 events every year including 400 active-duty Navy retirements, re-enlistments, field trips of over 50,000 students annually – and American Idol, Discovery Channel, and Fox News have also filmed their episodes here. The beautiful nightlife neighborhood Gaslamp District is known for its clubs, dive bars, cocktail lounges, and restaurants – you can also visit Horton Plaza Park here that has an interactive fountain. If you like performing arts, Spreckels and Balboa theaters feature music concerts, comedy shows, and plays. Another great attraction near Coronado Dog Beach is San Diego Zoo, a non-profit wildlife sanctuary that is home to 3,500 rare and endangered animals, and over 700,000 plants.

Getting here is very easy – the Coronado Dog Beach entrance is situated at Sunset Park southwest of the intersection between Ocean Boulevard and Ocean Drive. There is free street parking along the north end of Ocean Boulevard.

If you are looking for nearby attractions, there are many within a 15-minute drive of Coronado Dog Beach. The USS Midway Museum is a historical naval aircraft carrier museum consisting of the aircraft carrier Midway that was the United States’ longest-serving aircraft carrier from 1945 to 1992. USS Midway Museum hosts more than 700 events every year including 400 active-duty Navy retirements, re-enlistments, field trips of over 50,000 students annually – and American Idol, Discovery Channel, and Fox News have also filmed their episodes here. The beautiful nightlife neighborhood Gaslamp District is known for its clubs, dive bars, cocktail lounges, and restaurants – you can also visit Horton Plaza Park here that has an interactive fountain. If you like performing arts, Spreckels and Balboa theaters feature music concerts, comedy shows, and plays. Another great attraction near Coronado Dog Beach is San Diego Zoo, a non-profit wildlife sanctuary that is home to 3,500 rare and endangered animals, and over 700,000 plants.

If you're looking for a restaurant, you can drive four minutes to the pet-friendly waterfront restaurant Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Grill that has incredible views of the Coronado bridge and serves seafood dishes and cocktails in a patio and boat docking setting. Sun Deck is an American bar restaurant with a nice menu that includes salads, sandwiches, cheeseburgers, fries, and mojitos. Another good restaurant near Coronado Dog Beach is the always-crowded Miguel's Cocina that features Mexican food, margaritas, sangrias, and tequilas.

If you are looking for a hotel near Coronado Dog Beach, there are many within a five-minute drive. If you looking for a luxurious option, the 4-Star upscale pet-friendly hotel Beach Village at The Del, Curio Collection by Hilton has many amenities including a pool, bar, sauna, restaurant, spa, and fitness center. Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton is an affordable 4-Star hotel featuring a pool, lounge, gym, and restaurant. If you’re looking for a more affordable hotel, the 3-Star Glorietta Bay Inn has a pool and tennis court.