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Huntington Dog Beach, Huntington Beach

4.6
#1 of 15 in Outdoors in Huntington Beach
Beach · Nature / Park
Spend a day with man's best friend at Huntington Dog Beach, a popular place for local surfers and their dogs. Sometimes called the "Cliffs," the beach offers big waves and a wide stretch of soft sand, attracting surfing enthusiasts of all skill levels. This oceanfront doggy heaven is free and open throughout the year, with easy access to several nearby hotels that accept pets. Help keep the area clean and safe for all by abiding by good doggy etiquette, which means properly disposing of all waste and ensuring that your dog remains under control during your stay at the beach. Plan to see Huntington Dog Beach and other attractions that appeal to you using our Huntington Beach tour planner.
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  • By jmsaathoff
    When in the Huntington Beach area we typically visit this place multiple times. Partly for the exercise of walking on the beach, partly for the view, but MOSTLY to see the dogs just loving life...  more »
  • By 867katyl
    I love taking our dog here. Just a little further south than Rosie's and the beach is so much cleaner. Only drawback is the limited parking it can get a bit crowded at times. I always feel lucky when....  more »
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