Esplanade Beach is located in Pacifica, less than a 20-minute drive from San Francisco, and is accessible from Esplanade Avenue near the Land’s End apartment complex. As the city’s only official dog-friendly beach, the beach allows off-leash roaming at its north end and leashed exploration elsewhere. The mostly-enclosed beach provides a safe, restricted environment for dogs to roam with owner comfort. Breathtaking ocean views are offered from its shoreline, with opportunities for whale watching during peak conditions. Visitors should note that the beach’s waters are not safe for swimming due to strong undertows and that temperatures can drop drastically during the evenings and winter months.
360 Esplanade Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044
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