FROM THE CALIFORNIA COAST
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Dogs remain allowed on designated Junipero Serra Park trails, but most internal roads and parking are closed through November 6. Here are the current access, hours and leash...
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Dogs may use Fort Ord Dunes State Park’s north–south recreation trail on leash, but not the beach or spur trails. Here’s the exact boundary, current closures, and what...
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Pillar Point Bluff’s Airport Street lot closes at 5 PM beginning November 2, but trail hours differ. Here is what dog walkers need to know.
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Quail Hollow Ranch’s new Pace Family Wilderness trails are open, but dogs are not allowed on the park’s trails. Here is what visitors need to know.
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Dogs are not allowed at Marina State Beach, even while this week’s shark advisory draws attention. Here are the current rule and nearby leashed alternatives.
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Sea lions are disrupting Sandholdt Road in Moss Landing. Here’s why visitors—especially those traveling with dogs—should avoid adding to the congestion and give wildlife room.
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Leashed dogs are allowed only on the southern section of Monterey State Beach. Here is the official Roberts-lot boundary and what to check before visiting.
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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park reopens October 16, but most trails remain off-limits to dogs. Here is where a leashed dog may actually go.
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Dogs may be off leash on Carmel Beach only when they meet Carmel’s full voice-control standard. Here is the 25-foot, recall and leash rule to know before you...
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A Coastal Flood Advisory is not automatically a beach closure. Here’s how to decide whether today’s dog walk needs a higher, drier route.
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Dogs may join some Monterey Bay cleanups, but only at dog-friendly sites and on leash. Here’s how to verify the rules and decide whether bringing your dog is...
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