Dog-friendly beach
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, San Francisco, CA
Rules change, especially around nesting season. This page was last checked against the official source on 2026-11-14. Read the live official page and the signs at the access before you go.
- Off-leash
- On-leash
- Fenced
- Not fenced
- Hours
- Follow California State Parks hours and posted signs for this unit.
- Last checked
- 2026-11-14
Rules, as cited
Leash rule: Dogs must be on a maximum 6-foot leash at all times.
- California State Parks' dog policy table states that dogs must be on a maximum 6-foot leash at all times at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area.
- The statewide policy also requires dogs to be physically under control, not left unattended, and cleaned up after.
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