Off-leash options exist for California beaches

(Oct. 24, 2012) -- All San Mateo County beaches, except for one in Pacifica, either don't allow dogs at all or require dogs to be on a leash, Patch.com reported. However, dogs on-leash are allowed at beaches that are not managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, such as the dog-friendly Poplar Beach in Half Moon Bay managed by the City of Half Moon Bay, and Surfer’s Beach in El Granada, which is operated by the county.