El Matador State Beach

Beach Rules

Dogs, drinks, fires and drones at this beach, answered for right now.

DogsNot allowed

California State Parks lists dogs as not allowed at Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach, the state park unit that includes El Matador, La Piedra and El Pescador beaches.

Not verified here

AlcoholNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

Fires & grillsNot verified

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Tents & shadeNot verified

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DronesNot verified

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GlassNot verified

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SmokingNot verified

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FishingNot verified

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Amplified musicNot verified

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Metal detectingNot verified

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Source: California State Parks - Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach ยท checked 2026-10-20. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.

Dogs at El Matador: California State Parks lists dogs as not allowed at Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach, the state park unit that includes El Matador, La Piedra and El Pescador beaches. Not allowed at El Matador: dogs. Checked against California State Parks - Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach on 2026-10-20. Rules we have not verified for El Matador are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.