Dogs are not allowed on the beach at San Buenaventura State Beach, but they are allowed in the day-use area. Dogs must be on a tended leash of no more than 6 feet, and dogs that assist people with disabilities are excepted.
Fires are permitted only in facilities provided for that purpose in California State Parks, and all fireworks are prohibited.
A person shall not smoke on a state beach or in a unit of the state park system; the ban does not apply to paved roadways or parking facilities.
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.
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: California State Parks - Rules and Regulations Summary · checked 2026-10-20. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.
Dogs at Ventura: Dogs are not allowed on the beach at San Buenaventura State Beach, but they are allowed in the day-use area. Dogs must be on a tended leash of no more than 6 feet, and dogs that assist people with disabilities are excepted. Not allowed at Ventura: smoking. Allowed only in places or at certain times: dogs, fires & grills. Checked against California State Parks - Rules and Regulations Summary on 2026-10-20. Rules we have not verified for Ventura are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.