I would love this place more if the residents of Huntington Beach werent consistently and aggressively working to prolong the pandemic by refusing to comply with the mask mandate. :( on the up side, my dog loves the beach, parking is easy and cheap ($2/hour), and the other dogs are always friendly and happy.

We were on a little part of the beach in between the two dog beaches in Huntington Beach.It was in it nice day to be on the beach even though it was Thanksgiving weekend. The water was chilly but then of course I expected that!We certainly did enjoy the sunshine and because I am a huge dog lover I loved watching all the dogs playing in the waves on either side of us.I cant wait to go back!

This beach is super clean. No dog poop anywhere surprisingly. The view is also nice. watching thing like the planes, cargo ships, squirrels, and dolphins makes this beach my favorite spot, before even mentioning the dogs that will come up to you and play. If anyone has a freindly dog I recommend coming here.

This was the first time that I went to the dog beach it was an awesome experience my two chihuahuas love it. They were running everywhere, also they have doggie bags in case we forget the owners forget then. Theres tons of dogs out there and everybody having a great time. Parking is not that bad, just have to wait till someone leaves. Parking is about $2 per hour coins and cards only. If you have dogs and they love the water I highly recommend going I will continue to take my Chihuahuas here. Oh yea my kids liked it to.

We love this beach! If we dont have our vacation here, we end up at this beach every time we have a vacation. It is worth the trip. Everybody is so friendly!

We love this beach. My wife and I take our dogs either really early in the morning or late in the afternoon to catch the sunset. Its a very welcoming enviroment with friendly people. There is plenty of space for dogs to run around. Its also very romantic when catching the sunset. Our dogs love it and go crazy when get there. They cant wait to get out of the car. these are some photos of different times we have need at the beach with them

This was such a fun beach. Even when the parking lot is pretty full the beach isnt over packed. There were so many dogs . We pretty much stayed in one spot and my dog was so happy to get to play with the dogs whos humans took them for walks along the shore. Make sure your dog is good at listening and coming back to you. There is so much space for them to run around and so many friends for them to make. The water was shallow for so long and the waves were pretty gentle. This would be a great beach for kids as long as theyre good with dogs and your dogs arent over protective.

While working in town I had some free time before sunset so I headed over here to enjoy the atmosphere. Great vibe with all the passers by exercising dog walking baby strolling and skateboarders along with surfers.

Very clean, wide and good for surfing. It is very crowded in weekends many families enjoy the sun, beach and the ocean. I like playing volleyball with my friends and eat in the one of the restaurants in the main street.

Brought my little dog to the beach on a Thursday at 11am. Parking was sort of packed but we eventually found a space after driving down a little further. Parking is $2/hr.Plenty of dog poop bags provided. Not many people wearing masks, but most keep a distance of >6 ft.Lots of larger dogs, but there are some small ones too. Friendly and well socialized. Id recommend taking your nice dog here to get some time in the waves and let out some energy.

This is the happiest place on earth-not Disney. No crying kids, doesnt cost you a fortune, no long lines. Dogs of all shapes and sizes are having the time of their life. The beach is long and spectacular and everyone is enjoying the view and the sun or just enjoying watching all those dogs. People are respectful and clean up after their dogs. Been there many times and will always come back.

Dayze loves this beach! It did lose one star as the city of Huntington Beach does not welcome visitors to park an RV on any street at any time. $82 fine for first offense with no signage or warning. Otherwise, great dog park on the beach!

Parking is good you just have to wait till someone leaves but its pretty quick not a long wait , people are very friendly my two babies enjoyed it very very much it was our first time and they had so much fun!! We got to see a beautiful gorgeous sunset definitely will be coming back again this will be our go to beach to enjoy with our two Chihuahuas, if you wish to you can hangout and if your dogs are well train than they will definitely have a blast just bring a warm blanket and sweaters because it does get very cold after 5pm

Beautiful place. Great for your dogs or even just a walk. Theres benches up on top which have a nice view. Its too bad people bring their politics here instead of just leaving it as the peaceful place that its suppose to be.

So many happy dogs playing in the surf and sand. What could be better? 4 stars because parking can be a challenge.

It was Great! People were very nice and friendly, and so were the dogs. My dog had a blast. Its a off leash place but I still kept my dog on a 30 ft long line dog leash cause it is not a fenced in place. Just to be safe. Very clean. Loved it. Defifently recommend.

This beach is great for dogs and kiddos! The waves are not super aggressive, and you can walk out pretty far before it gets deep. It is clean and not fairly level. It was a great experience for my kids and my pup! Will definitely be going back.

Wecqrecon vacation and decided to try out the beach with our dog child. Clean, tons of space, lots of fur friends to play with but plenty of room to be alone. Everyone was very respectful and kept a close eye their furchildren. I highly recommend visiting here.

Beautiful place to let your dog roam free on the sand and splash in the water. Also a good place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life, one of the last wild places in the OC.

Id describe the parking situation as limited. Other than that it was a super chill beach full of awesome people and their even more awesome fur companions! We took Kodak whos pretty low energy and likes his space and we were able to find a spot right in the middle of everyone and were mostly left to relax. Looks like most folks use leashes except when theyre down by the water playing. It was a wonderful day.

O love this place take my dogs there every year. Very BIG and dogs are well behaved

This dog beach is great! Lots of happy doggos all sizes running around on the beach. Not as much trash in the ocean as Long Beach (Rosies Dog Beach).

This is our dogs favorite place in the world. It is so nice to let them run around freely. Its also helped one of our dogs that was a rescue/stray to become more comfortable around other dogs. Its taking time, but she improves a little more every time we go.

My dog loves this dog beach. It is relatively clean. Very busy during weekend. Too few parking spots and restrooms.

We go here s often as possible with our English Bulldog as he loves the beach! Its a decent size and the water is shallow in many places for 30 to 40 feet so if your dog has little legs or just not a confident swimmer then you can get wet while staying safe. The only issues are parking, as with all beaches, finding parking on one of the streets adjacent and some dog owners leave their dogs off leash while they sit and sunbathe which i find irresponsible. This is only place Ill let out dig off leash but he never leaves my side all in all a fantastic option for us

Lifeguards watch over a well maintained beach as a mix of many energetic dogs, polite families and beautiful people enjoy an idyllic view of the Pacific coast. The sand is soft and fine for sandcastle making and has a few shells. The waves have some current and are suitable for body surfing or surfing depending on the day, but the shallows provide plenty of space for kids to enjoy the water. An adjacent biking / jogging /walking trail overlook the shoreline as the waves beckon swimmers and surfers of all ages. An excellent recipe for a day living your best life!

When your dogs bark with excitement before they arrive and sleep the rest of the day, you know dog beach is the best play day. We walk our dogs a mile down the beach and back. They meet many dogs along the way. Most dog owners are respectful, but you always need to be on alert for the irresponsible ones.

My favorite beach to hang with my fur baby. Very family friendly and the further north you go the more private. Parking is scarse, suggest parking in the neighborhood and walking towards the hwy. Pack light.

Great place to bring the family pet. Theres free doggie bags before you get on the sand to pick up behind Fido. Parking can be difficult occasionally plus its metered parking-.25 for 10 minutes with a max time of 2 hours. Great place for sunrise & sunset though.

It was cool , saw some small sharks swimming in shallow water, like 14 inches. Got there early in morning with a plan to dive in and leave but it quickly turned into a super spreader event. The water was chilly but not freezing, got use to it quick.

Greatest place on earth for my dog! He loves it. Make sure you take fresh water for your doggies! They get really thirsty with all that exercise and salty water. And dont forget the poop bags and fetch toys!

A wonderful place to let the dog lose, relax and enjoy how their world works. If you have a board its good for some waves too! People were great with distancing.

Expect to wait for parking if you want to be nearby. But its worth, you have your dog with you and other dogs are around playing. My kids loved it! Also everyone does a great job of picking up after there dogs. I wasnt sure if there was going to be doggie dookies everywhere but it was the opposite, very clean.

My baby loves going to this beach! We love how clean it is! Lots of dogs to play with, but plenty of space to our own. 10/10 would recommend to bring your fur baby here

Huge and wide open. There could be more parking but other than that its a great spot for your dog to run and play.

Fun place for your family and dog. Lots of opportunities for dogs to socialize (off leash if you are comfortable). The shore is shallow for a good distance making it easy and safe for dogs to play in the water. Parking is $2 per hour (card or cash) and you pay at a machine after you find a spot. Use the + button on the parking machine to add more time when you pay.

Great place to bring your dog! Very clean and very friendly people as well as dogs

I love HB Dog Beach. Its always nice to be able to watch my dog run & play with other dogs. Everyone I met today was so friendly. Great Place and Im so grateful for it.

First time there and we loved it! Our furry babies were so stimulated, there was so much for them to see! We were only there a little while but they still passed out once we got back to the car. We will definitely be back.

This dog beach is the largest that I know, stretching from just north of Huntington Beach pier to Seapoint St. There is even a booth at the top of the path (at the most northerly path to the beach) that sells dog beach merchandise.The one gripe is that parking is insane if you come on a weekend or any other peak time. I tend to just skip the most northerly pair of parking lots (near Seapoint St.), which tends to have a long line of cars stretching down the shoulder/bike lane of southbound PCH. This line occurs because people camp out at the entrance to the parking lot, afraid of missing a spot. If you surpass this most northerly pair of lots and go to the pair of lots closer to the pier, you will wait much less for a spot. There are paths near all lots, leading to the dog beach. FYI bring change or credit card for parking meters, which are conveniently located near any parking spot.On a side note, theres another dog beach at Granada Beach, Long Beach, known as Rosies Dog Beach which is smaller and much easier with parking. Its a smaller designated dog beach, but still draws many fur-babies and owners, with less parking headaches.

The dog beach is the funnest place for fun in the sun & riding the waves...

++Awesome energy and peaceful I have a wonderful workout all the time.

Amazing trip. Love the dog beach not crowded . Fur babies had lots of fun.

Came here for the first time and Ill definitely be back! So nice and clean, and my dog had a blast! Parking isnt great but we got here early and found one pretty quickly. The water is so clear and beautiful! I loved all the dogs running around and playing so happy and free

The perfect place to let your fur baby run and play. Everyone is watching over their own so all is good.

My dogs love this place and I enjoy it tons more than a dog park. I recommend this place if you have a proper handle of your dogs.

Good beach. Not a lot of parking, $2/hr pay coins or card. Lots of people (most without masks), lots of dogs (many without leash). Friendly atmosphere. Great sandy beach very few rocks. Lovely little waves at a great temperature. Many people enjoying the actual water. Later afternoon, tide rolls in, undertow comes, and winds pick up. Many kites and windsurfing, but watch your umbrellas and sub shades!

Pretty cool beach to take your dog. We were testing out a new doggy backpack. There is a public restroom but not exactly that clean. The parking is limited so might be difficult to find parking on the weekend. Its North of Huntington Beach main area so that may help with keeping the crowds down.

Me, my husband and our dog LOVED this beach! Parking is great, $2/hr coins and card only, just gotta wait till someone leaves. Not bad, maybe around 10-15mins tops. There are plenty of dogs running around, off-leash, living their best lives! The waves are a bit big but the ocean shore bed is pretty long so no worries there. My dog is a great swimmer in Stillwater/lakes but this beach made him be more confident with waves. (Especially after looking at other doggies swim) All dogs are super friendly, dog parents are great! Always near by incase anything happens. BEWARE of stingrays though! My husband just got stung last weekend, the lifeguard said they have had a couple stingrays reported in the area.

Easily accessible from our hotel. Great place to take a dog or to enjoy time on the beach without one. There were caves that caught our dogs interest. Lots of sea creatures can be seen by wading into the surf to knee deep or less.

This is a great place to have your dog. We got to enjoy the beach and have our pup with us. There are trash cans everywhere which really help with the dog poop. Love it!

Such an awesome place for a pup to run around at. The second parking lot is choice for a vacant spot. There are bathrooms at the top and a spot to grab a poop bag if you forgot yours

Best dog beach, no leash for miles of beach. Everyone is always friendly and the dogs handle there own. Its so fun to watch all the dogs play and run in the water nobody gets mad if my dog chases there dog

Great fun dogs get along great. They love the beach.

I love dog beach, I love letting my dog run and play with the other dogs. It just feels good being there, and the vast majority of people and dogs are easy going and everyone is there for the same reason.Parking is super limited, so be prepared to wait and be polite, its always in high demand especially on weekends.

I hadnt been to a dog beach before and didnt know exactly what to expect, but I did expect that owners would be more conscientious about watching their dog. I didnt except that nearly every dog would be without a leash. We took our dog with one. I now understand that, apparently, its the norm, but I still dont think people should ignore what their animal is doing. I understand playing with other dogs, but when another persons dog is in the middle of your area and sniffing around your food, its not something I appreciate for a moment.Just watch your dogs people!Thats all I ask.Other than that, we and our little guy had a great time.

It was a wonderful experience for us and our pup! The beach was clean, everyone was so nice and their dogs were well behaved and the weather was fantastic! Cant wait to take our little fur ball again.

Always great place for a walk while enjoying the dogs enjoying their time at the beach.

Nice beautiful beach. Easy access if you park on the street. Gets you there quicker for sure. Never too crowded compared to regular beaches & my doggies love it!!

I highly recommend this location as it is very fog friendly and refreshing to see all getting along at the waters edge.My only surprised was the severely rusted iron guard rails. I was wondering if the $2 an hour parking fee went to maybe help in this area.

A nice long beach where people enjoy their dogs off-leash. There are no fencing, but the cliffs serve as such to keep pooches from the street and there are signs to let one know where the dog beach ends and the people-only beach begins. There are concrete park benches at the street level along with a rest room. There are also dog poop bags and plenty of trash cans. Parking is $2/hr.The only major grievance I have is that the railing that keeps people away from the cliff edges needs maintenance badly. They are rusting, flaking metal and anyone could easily get scratched or cut (tetnus, anyone?). Also, it would be nice to have a shower to rinse off with.

Cool dog friendly beach. Took my chihuahua puppy for the first time and we both had fun. Love seeing all the other puppers running around having fun.

Love this Doggie Beach️We have 2 dogs Mocha (German Shepherd) and Farah (Cocker spaniel Mix) They have such a great time here. Its funny because we get to see them both chase after birds! So adorable and I love how beautiful the scenery here is. This is a great place to for your Doggie to run around and have a great time!

LOVE this dog beach!!! Weve been coming here for years and our dogs absolutely love it. Its very clean and accessible, and the beach is sparkling and beautiful. On Saturdays and Sundays the beach is packed and there was probably over 1000 people along the beach. A lot of people had masks, and tried to keep their distance. However, when your standing in the water with dozens of dogs, there was a little bit of a crowd. There is no parking, so you have to park in the residential area and this time, we had to walk 5 1/2 blocks with all of our stuff and our dog. But we still had an amazing time!!**bathrooms are closed due to COVID so we had to curtail our visit:/

The kids had a ball! The beach is very clean and not crowded at all. The walk to the water can be ling but it is so worth it. When you get to the water, the beach feels secluded. I highly recommend this dog beach! I only bring my dog here and we live two hours north.

Watching dogs run and play on the beach is my happy place. Beach is clean, well kept and the dogs will come over and say hello from time to time.

As it says there are lot of dogs. I wouldn’t really recommend unless you bring one also. The surf here can get pretty good!

Not made for the elderly to get around. But if your in good enough shape and you wanna take your dog to the beach, great place. You just have to climb down some rocks and try not to tumble or get hurt. Metal railing around the beach are completely rusted and unsafe.

My pup loves the dog beach, I just need to figure out how to get her to stop drinking the saltwater. I bring a bowl and freshwater, but she keeps trying the ocean water.

Big space for dogs and people to enjoy the beach.Bring your well mannered dog to enjoy socializing, surfing along 3 miles of beach

Beautiful spot to listen to, and watch the waves. Plus if you have dogs, a great place to take them to the beach.

So much room for your four legged pals to roam leash free without worry... just be sure to pick up after them. The park provides bags so you can conveniently take care. There is even a bike/walking/running path up on the bluff above the beach to take a pleasant stroll without getting sand in your shoes. Parking is only two dollars per hour and plentiful at various spots along the highway.

This place is so much fun to take your social dog. It’s just dogs loose on the beach!

Your dog will love this beach! A great places to get the pup out and expel some energy while also enjoying the beach. I go a ton, and highly recommend.

Huntington dog beach is fantastic! Very clean, lots of fun friendly pups and a great place to lay out and enjoy some sun. There are also bike and board rentals available with restaurants and stores within just a few minutes of walking.

Nice place to take the doggos so they can frolic in the ocean. Everyone is pretty cool usually since we’re all there with our puppers. On calm days, you can walk in the water away from shore pretty without crashing on you or your doggers.

People can take their dogs here. Surprisingly the beach area is pretty clean. Most people keep up on the clean up after their dogs.

Every one is so nice. All the dogs are friendly. My dog had so much fun.

Dog beach itself was great. Most of the dogs and owners were very chill and no issues occurred while on the beach. The biggest downside is parking. Its very limited.

Five stars all the way on this one if you have a dog it is the perfect place to take your dog. And it is also an all-around nice Beach with restroom.

Pure pleasure! If youre feeling down go to Dog Beach. With or without your dog, you will feel better.

Love this place. My pup really enjoyed running around with other friendly dogs. First time coming and I kept her on the leash, after an hour I let her off and she stood by my side. People are friendly and watch after their dogs while theyre also off leashes. Parking is a bit annoying, as you have only a limited number of parking spaces in two lots, and no free parking around that I have found. Beach is clean and nice!

The dog beach was terrific. All the dogs on the beach got along. Plenty of room for them to run hard and free.

Nice beach clean far from car and when the sun sets not a lot of people my dog has a blast

Clean, neat, never enough cashiers, It took so long at the service desk, it was painful.

Great place to take a well trained dog and let them run around off leash!

Great open space beach that all dogs love. Humans too!

Great morning at dog beach! Our dog Rikkola loved it. Nice dog packs and people!

Very clean, depending on where you park it can be a bit of a walk down to the sand, and there are always enough dog bags by the bathrooms. I think letting the dog off the leash is fine if the dog is trained and stays somewhat nearby, but there were 2 or 3 groups nearby that laid out and let there dogs walk literally anywhere, which was obviously a bit annoying for a few people around whose dogs arent as well trained. Still a great day trip with a pup and the family

Great place for both off and on leash pups of all sizes, shapes, and ages. Lots of space to run and be free and there are pockets of people/ groups where dogs can play with each other. Friendly and fun for all!

Its not too crowded, my 2 furbabies love it and I get to be at the beach with them too

Great place to learn how to surf on your own. Few seasoned surfers come to this spot and wont be running you over.

It was my doggies first time here and they had a blast. Ive been here before with a previous dog and he also loved it. Previous dog passed away at 16 and we as a family decided to wait on getting new animals, we finally did and life has been great and our dogs are having a great time learning and enjoying the benefits of being in a loving home. Long story short my doggies and family loved it.

Great day! Happy dogs socializing while humans social distance. Thanks for poop bags stocked for everyone.

Great weather, great day!

So fun. My kids/grandkids love to go there. Weve been going for at least 30 years! They have doggie bags, restrooms, life guards. You have to park by the houses and walk across. My favorite place️

It was our 1st time there we had lots of fun.. The only thing I wish was there was a shower to rinse off pup... other than that very cool experience.

Great place to take your dogs. One of the only beaches that allows dogs onto the sand and into the water. All the dogs look like theyre having a great time when they come. It is my dogs favorite place to go.

The beach was very clean. Dogs were having the time of their lives. Everyone was respecting social distancing. It was a breath of fresh air, literally and figuratively, after being cooped up for so long. Parking was scarce, but a nice out-of-state couple was leaving as we arrived and even handed us their Parking ticket that had 2hrs left on it, so we parked for free.

General parking was ok easy access to the beach and great view