Fiesta Island (Mission Bay Park)
Leash-optional island including all shoreline and interior spaces — San Diego's biggest off-leash water access.
Hours: 4:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. daily
The rules, verified
- Open daily 4 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Leash-optional including shoreline
- Two fenced California least tern nesting sites are off-limits year-round to people and dogs
Set by City of San Diego Parks & Recreation. Rules change — posted signage and the current ordinance always take precedence over this page.
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Map & directions
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Nearby & related beaches
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Dog Beach (Ocean Beach)
Off-leash zone Year-round✓ City of San Diego Parks & Recreation · verified 2026-06
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Coronado Dog Beach
Off-leash zone Year-round✓ City of Coronado · verified 2026-08
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Silver Strand State Beach
No dogs allowed Year-round✓ California State Parks · verified 2026-09
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Torrey Pines State Beach
No dogs allowed Year-round✓ California State Parks · verified 2026-09
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Verified against: City of San Diego Parks & Recreation — official source (checked 2026-06-11).
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