No animals are allowed on LA County beaches, including dogs, cats and horses. Service animals assisting a person with a disability are the exception.
No alcoholic beverages on the beach (LA County Code 17.12.320).
No fires or barbecues. LA County allows beach fires only at Cabrillo and Dockweiler, in the provided fire rings; personal fire pits and grills are never allowed on the sand or in beach parking lots.
No tents, and no overnight camping or sleeping.
No glass containers.
No smoking on the beach.
No amplified music.
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.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
Source: LA County Department of Beaches and Harbors — Beach Rules · checked 2026-09-08. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.
Dogs at Manhattan Beach: No animals are allowed on LA County beaches, including dogs, cats and horses. Service animals assisting a person with a disability are the exception. Not allowed at Manhattan Beach: dogs, alcohol, fires & grills, tents & shade, glass, smoking, amplified music. Checked against LA County Department of Beaches and Harbors — Beach Rules on 2026-09-08. Rules we have not verified for Manhattan Beach are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.