For dogs 1990 Pets4Homes rates the had since intention management Capitola; Palm State Beach, Watsonville; Seabright State Beach, Seacliff and Rio Mar State Beaches, Aptos; and Twin Lakes State Beach, Dogs are allowed off-leash before 10am and after 4pm at 's Cove. Its Beach The first beach up coast from the lighthouse on West Drive, Its Beach is the name of the south-facing beach below the bluff on the west side of Lighthouse Field State Beach manages the land at the point and the open space park across West Drive from the beach. Dogs on a leash are allowed on the beach anytime. 's Cove Beach OFF-LEASH DOG BEACH. Located at West Drive between Almar and Woodward 's Cove is the only beach County where dogs are allowed off-leash but only before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Dogs must be on-leash during other hours. This is a small beach just west of the more popular, but not legal off-leash, Lighthouse State Beach 26th Avenue Beach The 26th Avenue Access leads to a narrow beach between Moran Lake and Corcoran Lagoon on the east side of Dogs on a leash are allowed on the beach. Moran Lake Park Beach, 22775 E Dr, CA 95062 This 9 acre regional park provides beach access, picnicing, surfing, fishing, and restrooms. Dogs on a leash are allowed the park. Seabright State Beach, 15 E Dr, CA 95062 Seabright State Beach is located at Seabright Avenue and East Drive. Dogs on a leash no longer than 6 feet are allowed on the north side of the Harbor at 7th Avenue. Twin Lakes State Beach The small craft harbor downtown is approximately the middle of Twin Lakes State Beach, which extends for a distance parallel to East Drive and Portola Drive. Dogs on a leash are allowed on the East side of Harbor. Watsonville: Manresa State Beach, 1445 San Andreas Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076 From Highway 1, south of Aptos, take the San Andreas Road exit and follow San Andreas Road to the beach. Manresa is the first beach access upon reaching the coast. Dogs on a leash no longer than 6 feet are allowed on the beach only up coast of the Uplands campground. Dogs are not permitted at Sunset State Beach. Watsonville: Palm State Beach, 2660 Beach Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076 Dogs on a leash no longer than 6 feet are allowed on the beach between the Pajaro Dunes condos and Pajaro Dunes houses, but not up coast or down coast from the residences. Go past Manresa State Beach on San Andreas Road and continue past Sunset State Beach. Turn right on Beach Road toward the ocean. CENTRAL CALIFORNIA MONTEREY COUNTRY Big Sur: Pfeiffer Beach Pfeiffer Beach is located the heart of Big Sur. Dogs on a leash no longer than 6 feet are allowed on the beach. Day use only, no overnight camping. Big Sur Gorda: Creek Campground Beach and Trailhead Creek Beach is part of the Los Padres National and is located near the Creek Campground. There is short walk to a beach from the campground. Dogs on a leash are allowed on the beach, the campground, and on the Creek Trailhead. Big Sur Gorda: Sand Dollar Beach Sand Dollar Beach is part of the Los Padres National and is located just 3 north of Gorda. Dogs on a leash are allowed on the beach. Big Sur Gorda: Creek Beach Creek Beach is part of the Los Padres National and is located 1 north of Gorda. Dogs on a leash are allowed on the day-use beach. River State Beach River State Beach is a large beach the city of -by-the-Sea, one mile south of Ocean Avenue. Dogs on a leash no longer than 6 feet are allowed on the beach. Garrapata State Beach Garrapata Beach at Garrapata State Park is located along the northern Big Sur coastline about ten south of -by-the-Sea. The waterfront of the park is four but the only beach is at the south end. Dogs on a