Monterey State Beach

Beach Rules

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

DogsDepends, by area

Dogs are allowed on a leash at Monterey State Beach south of the Monterey Tides Hotel and are not allowed at Monterey State Beach north of the Monterey Tides Hotel. State Parks asks visitors to keep dogs on a leash at all times.

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

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

Tents & shadeNot verified

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

DronesNot verified

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

GlassNot verified

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

SmokingNot verified

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

FishingNot verified

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

Amplified musicNot verified

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

Metal detectingNot verified

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

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

Dogs at Monterey: Dogs are allowed on a leash at Monterey State Beach south of the Monterey Tides Hotel and are not allowed at Monterey State Beach north of the Monterey Tides Hotel. State Parks asks visitors to keep dogs on a leash at all times. Allowed only in places or at certain times: dogs. Checked against California State Parks - Monterey State Beach on 2026-10-20. Rules we have not verified for Monterey are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.