Where Can I Take My Dog In Big Sur? - Fixanswer

Leashed dogs are welcome to explore paved roads, developed campgrounds, and day use areas

. They are not allowed on any State Park trails. Many of the campsites are located along the Big Sur River. There is a $10 day use fee, per car.

Are dogs allowed at Big Sur River Gorge?

No permit is required to hike in the Big Sur River Gorge but an entrance fee ($10 day use fee or $35 to $50 camping fee) is required to access the trailheads in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park (all prices as of 2016).

Dogs and bikes are not permitted

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Are dogs allowed on beaches in Big Sur?

Dogs on leash are welcome

. From Big Sur, start heading south on Highway 1 and look carefully for Sycamore Road. Take Sycamore Road just over 2 miles to the beach. There is a $5 entrance fee per car.

Are California State Parks dog friendly?

Every year dogs along with their owners visit California state parks

, as our park units have many great open spaces for you and your dog to enjoy. We all know that exercise is good for the body and spirit for both you and your furry friend.

Is Pfeiffer Falls trail dog friendly?

If you park on the Highway you can get a pup on the lookout trail.

If you park in the State Park the dogs are not allowed on the trail, Pfeiffer Falls you can’t have pups on the trails at all

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Can dogs go to McWay Falls?

The cove that McWay Falls drops into is completely off limits. Those caught trespassing will get a citation and/or arrested.

Dogs (excluding service dogs) are not allowed on the trails but are allowed in picnic and day use areas

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Is Carmel by the Sea dog friendly?

Dogs are allowed off-leash on Carmel beach, however they must be under the voice control of their owners

. Canine visitors at Carmel beach can romp along the surf and frolic with one another on the sand which is a highlight to most trips to Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Is Sur dog friendly?

Most Big Sur state parks aren’t especially dog-friendly

; however leashed dogs are allowed in “developed areas” (i.e.. parking lots, roads, day-use areas and campgrounds) at Andrew Molera, Limekiln and Pfeiffer Big Sur state parks (the latter of which has some lovely road walks through the redwoods).

Can you take dogs to Point Lobos?

Dogs are not allowed inside Point Lobos, even if they are left in your vehicle

. Exception: service animals individually trained to perform tasks for persons who have qualifying disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Campfires, barbecues, and camping stoves are prohibited.

Can dogs go to Pfeiffer beach?

Dogs are welcome on the beach, but they do need to stay leashed and under control

. Be sure to pack all the essentials, as there are no amenities here. This should include water to share with your adventure pup, and clean-up bags.

Are dogs allowed in Yosemite campgrounds?

To protect both wildlife and pets, Yosemite National Park officials have restricted where pets can go in the park for years. They are not allowed in public buildings, on shuttle buses, in lodging areas and unplowed roads covered in snow.

They are prohibited in walk-in campsites, including Camp 4, and group campsites

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Are dogs allowed at Plaskett Creek Campground?

Plaskett Creek Campground offers a beautiful location just minutes from Sand Dollar Beach, the largest sandy beach in the Big Sur area where

on-leash dogs are allowed

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Are dogs allowed at Nepenthe Restaurant?

We

do not allow dogs at Nepenthe or the Café Kevah

, though dogs are welcome in The Phoenix Shop.

Are dogs allowed on Sand Dollar Beach?

Sand Dollar Beach is an on-leash-only beach

, so make sure your pet is leashed and under your control at all times. You’ll also need to take care to clean up after your canine companion and leave no mess behind. For two-legged visitors, the undoubted highlight of Sand Dollar Beach is the dramatic coastal scenery.

Is Garrapata open?

Most of Garrapata State Park has been closed since the 2016 Soberanes Fire

. The first 1.25 miles of the Soberanes Canyon Trail has been re-opened, but rest of the trail and the Rocky Ridge Trail are closed indefinitely.

How do I get to Pfeiffer Beach?

The easiest way to locate it is to

look for mile marker 45.64, which is at the turn, just across from a sign that says “Narrow Road.”

After you get onto Sycamore Canyon Road, you’ll see a sign that says Pfeiffer Beach. The beach is about two miles down the road.

Why are dogs not allowed in parks?

Areas where dogs are not permitted Areas where dogs need to be kept on leads	In all Royal Parks Children’s Playgrounds Inside all cafes and restaurants Toilets Near roadways Near water

Are dogs allowed in the redwoods?

Dogs are allowed on a leash of not more than 10′ in the State Redwood Parks (Prairie Creek Redwoods and Humboldt Redwoods State Park) within developed areas, park roads and campgrounds, however they are prohibited on trails.

Are dogs allowed on Morro Strand beach?

Canines are welcome for roughly a mile (a sign on the beach will let you know when to turn back). Dogs and hikers are not allowed in the dunes in order to protect nesting shorebirds.

Dogs are not allowed on Morro Strand State Beach

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Are dogs allowed on 17 Mile Drive?

This toll road costs $8 and allows you to access a very scenic section of coastline, walking trails and beaches.

Dogs are allowed all along 17 mile drive on leash

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Is Sykes Hot Springs closed?

Note: Good news!

The entirety of the Pine Ridge Trail is open effective April 13, 2021

. The Pine Ridge Trail is once again open to the public after being closed for five years due to the human-caused 2016 Soberanes Fire and damage inflicted by the winter storms of 2017.

Is Ventana Wilderness open?

Most of the Ventana Wilderness is now open

, although the western Pine Ridge Trail, Terrace Creek Trail & spurs remain closed (see attached map).

Where is Garrapata Beach?

Garrapata Beach at Garrapata State Park is located

along the northern Big Sur coastline about ten miles south of Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

. The waterfront of the park is four miles long, but the only sandy beach is at the south end. Garrapata Beach has two parking areas along the shoulder of Highway 1.

Where do you park at McWay Falls?

The best place to get to McWay Falls is from Falls Trail just past the entrance to

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

. You’ll pay a day use fee to park here, but the Falls Trail goes under Pacific Coast Highway via a tunnel, making it a safer option than jockeying for a parking spot along busy Highway 1.

Is the Pine Ridge trail open?

The trail is

open year-round

and is beautiful to visit anytime.