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Review:
One of the first leash-free beaches in the U.S., Dog Beach is a nationally famous beach and treasured landmark of the iconic Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego.
Situated where the I-8 ends at the opening of the San Diego River, the beach caters to pets and their people as well as surfers and beach lovers who don’t mind an occasional sniff when greeting.
On any given day visitors will see dogs of varying shapes, sizes, colors, and breeds running freely around the sand or out catching some waves with their parents.
All dogs must be collared with a current license and are required to have proper up-to-date vaccinations. Owners are responsible for picking up after their dogs.
Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach, CA, Phone: 619-236-1242
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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