Leashed dogs are allowed on the beach at any time from September 11 through June 14. In summer, June 15 through September 10, dogs are only allowed before 9am and after 6pm. Dogs must always be leashed, and Thousand Steps Beach bans dogs year round.
Alcohol is banned on all public beaches at all times, with a narrow exception for the licensed concessionaire's patio at Aliso Beach Park.
Fires, including portable fire pits, are prohibited at all city beaches.
Umbrellas are allowed on every beach. Larger canopies and pop up shade tents are only allowed in designated zones at Main Beach and Aliso Beach, capped at 8 feet by 8 feet.
Flying a drone over any city beach requires the operator to hold an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate under Part 107.
Glass containers are banned on all city beaches.
Smoking and vaping are banned on all beaches, with escalating fines for repeat violations.
Fishing from the beach is allowed, but anglers must stay clear of swimmers and follow the lifeguard's direction.
Not verified here
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
Source: City of Laguna Beach Municipal Code (eCode360) · checked 2026-09-09. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.
Dogs at Laguna Beach: Leashed dogs are allowed on the beach at any time from September 11 through June 14. In summer, June 15 through September 10, dogs are only allowed before 9am and after 6pm. Dogs must always be leashed, and Thousand Steps Beach bans dogs year round. Not allowed at Laguna Beach: alcohol, fires & grills, glass, smoking. Allowed only in places or at certain times: dogs, tents & shade, drones. Allowed: fishing. Checked against City of Laguna Beach Municipal Code (eCode360) on 2026-09-09. Rules we have not verified for Laguna Beach are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.