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Del Mar Dog Beach
4.7★ · 1,814 Google ratings · Del Mar, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 275 yd away · paid
Walk
175 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 280 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
71°F
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
625 yd of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Poor · 59% of 99 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Del Mar Dog Beach
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1Restrooms and drinking water290 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2020–2026
Check leash rules by season
Dogs must be leashed June 15–Labor Day, but can run free the rest of the year.
Go at low tide for maximum space
The beach expands dramatically at low tide, revealing wide flats and access to explore northward toward Solana Beach.
Arrive early to avoid parking hassles
Parking fills by mid-morning on busy days and enforcement is strict; free parking available before 8am in some areas.
Expect many off-leash dogs year-round
Even during on-leash seasons, some owners ignore rules; if your dog is nervous or reactive, stay near.
Facilities are basic but functional
Three porta potties sit by the street entrance, water fountain available, but restrooms are a walk from the beach itself.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · clear
Water
71°F
Waves
3.3 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 15:14 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:42 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:30 AM.
Crowds
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📍 3902 29th St, Del Mar, CA 92014
🅿 Parking 275 yd from the listing, Green Parking Lot
🌊 Water 175 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 280 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Del Mar Dog Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 275 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Del Mar Dog Beach?
175 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Del Mar Dog Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 280 ft from the listing.
When is Del Mar Dog Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sun 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
