Dog friendly beaches in Orange County, CA?

roninshiba

Could the Southern California forum members advise on beaches we can take our Nihon Ken to?
I've read that Newport Beach has a no dogs policy between 10:00AM and 4:30PM and Laguna Beach is 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Any places with no restrictions in Orange County?

Thanks,
Al

*JackBurton*

http://www.dogbeach.org/

roninshiba

Thanks @*JackBurton*!!

PoetikDragon

Newport Beach is a really good one. I've gone a few times, and TBH, getting there in the morning before 10 is nice anyway. Arrive on the beach sometime between 8 and 9, then go to breakfast at Charlie's (pet friendly patio, great food) at 10.... A+!

Huntington Dog Beach is *full* of dogs (to the point that walking is difficult)... and even worse behaved/less watched than a dog park so... I avoid it, since many of them are rude and its a problem waiting to happen.

CrimsonO2

I didn't realize Newport beach allowed dogs during certain times....hmmmmm:P

laurenmarie

San Onofre in San Clemente is dog friendly

roninshiba

Thanks @PoeticDragon and @laurenmarie! Took the pups to Newport Beach this morning, got there late, around 9:00AM. @PoeticDragon, didn't see your post until later in the day. Will have to try Charlie's. The beach was mostly empty, but it's a nice long beach so a good walk up and back. Kiyomi wanted to chase the birds and Kuma was happy to play around in the sand. There weren't many other dogs/owners there.

@laurenmarie, are you referring to San Onofre State Beach? The brochure says no dogs on the beach or trails...