Golden Gate National Recreation Area Beaches are located in San Francisco County and Marin County, CA. Pets must be restrained on a leash on some beaches. In other areas pets are allowed off-leash as long as they are under “voice control” at all times. Off-leash beaches include:
Fort Funston – Beach and headland areas for dogs under voice and sight control.
Crissy Field – Designated areas near the central beach and grassy airfield allow off-leash dog walking under voice and sight control.
Ocean Beach – Dogs permitted off leash under voice control north of Stairwell 21 (check signage; snowy plover habitat restrictions apply).
Rodeo Beach – Sections along the shoreline allow off-leash walking (voice and sight control); leashes required above dunes and in parking/picnic areas.
Muir Beach – Sandy area from shoreline to dune crest allows off-leash walking; leashes required inland and in parking areas.
Oakwood Valley – Certain sections north of the small cattle pond allow off-leash dogs under voice and sight control; other parts require leashes.
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