Dog beaches and leash rules in Marin

Rodeo Beach and Muir Beach allow off-leash on the sand. Point Reyes beaches require a leash. Tennessee Valley does not allow dogs on the trail to the beach.

Dog running on the beach. Photo: Unsplash
Dog running on the beach. Photo: Unsplash

Rodeo Beach and Muir Beach are both part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and allow dogs off-leash under voice control on the sand. Point Reyes National Seashore allows dogs on a 6-foot leash at Kehoe Beach, Limantour Beach, and parts of Point Reyes Beach. Tennessee Valley does not allow dogs on the trail to the beach.

  1. Sausalito

    Rodeo Beach

    Off-leash under voice control from the shoreline to the crest of the dunes. Leash required from the dunes inland, in parking lots, and in picnic areas.

  2. Muir Beach

    Muir Beach

    Off-leash under voice control from the shoreline to the crest of the dunes. Leash required from the dunes inland and in parking areas.

  3. Point Reyes Station

    Kehoe Beach

    Dogs allowed on leash north of the Kehoe Beach trail. Leash must be 6 feet or shorter. Part of Point Reyes National Seashore.

  4. Point Reyes Station

    Point Reyes Beach

    Dogs allowed on leash from the North Beach parking lot south to the historic lifeboat station. Leash must be 6 feet or shorter. Seasonal closures for snowy plovers.