Beach Rules

Dogs are allowed on Ocean Beach on leash or off leash under voice and sight control, except in the Snowy Plover Protection Area from Stairwell 21 south to Sloat Boulevard, where they must be on a leash of six feet or less from July 1 through May 15.

Alcohol is banned at Ocean Beach including the walkways and the seawall. Carrying a bottle, can or other container of it is prohibited as well as drinking it.

Beach fires are allowed March 1 through October 31, from 6am to 9:30pm, only in the park fire rings between Stairwells 15 and 20. No fires at all from November 1 through the end of February, on Spare the Air days, or when fire danger is high. A group of 50 or more needs a permit.

A group of 50 or more people, or a group of any size bringing significant equipment such as tents or catering, counts as a special event and needs a park permit.

Drones may not be launched, landed or flown anywhere in Golden Gate National Recreation Area without written approval from the Regional Director.

Glass bottles and containers are banned park wide on every beach and within 15 feet of 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.

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: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 2025 Superintendent's Compendium · checked 2026-09-09. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.