7 Dog Friendly Beaches in Ventura, California

Surfer’s Point at Seaside Park
Shoreline Dr., Ventura CA
Open Times: 5 am–6 pm
Cost: $4/day parking
Off-Leash: No
Popular, often crowded, surfing hotspot
Restrooms, parking, showers, bike path, and picnic tables are available
Bring your own waste bags and pick up after your dog
Located near Ventura County Fairgrounds and Ventura Pier

Harbor Cove Beach
Address: 1998 Spinnaker Dr. Ventura, CA 93001
Open Times: No posted hours
Cost: Free
Off-Leash: No
Popular swimming location with minimal waves and current
Restrooms, parking, showers, and picnic tables are available
Walk to restaurants
Ideal for families with kids
Beautiful views

Marina Park Beach
2950 Pierpont Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001
Open Times: 7 am–7 pm
Cost: Free
Off-Leash: No
Restrooms, parking, grills, a playground, and picnic tables are available
Beach access is best just north of the park
Large, grassy area for playing as well
Fishing is allowed off the dock, so watch out for stray hooks

Hollywood Beach
Harbor Blvd and Granada St, Oxnard, CA 93035
Open Times: Dogs allowed before 9 am and after 5 pm
Cost: Free
Off-Leash: No
Free street parking nearby or free lots near the harbor
Huge beach, rarely crowded
No waste bags available—bring your own
Restrooms, beach wheelchairs, and volleyball courts are available
Dogs are not allowed on the beach outside of posted hours

Silver Strand Beach
2525 Ocean Dr., Oxnard, CA 93035
Open Times: Dogs allowed before 9 am and after 5 pm
Cost: Free
Off-Leash: No
Small, neighborhood beach
Street parking only
You’ll share the space with surfers—be respectful
Restrooms are available
Bring your own waste bags

Oxnard Beach Park
1601 S. Harbor Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93035
Open Times: 8 am–7 pm
Cost: $1/hour or $5/day parking fee
Off-Leash: No
Park with beach access
Beautiful view of the Channel Islands
Restrooms, athletic courts, grills, and a playground are available
Wheelchair access to the beach
Hotels and restaurants are nearby

Oil Piers Beach
Pacific Coast Hwy and Mobil Pier Rd., Ventura, CA 93001
Open Times: 5 am–10 pm
Cost: Free
Off-Leash: No
A remote beach located just off the freeway
No restrooms or other facilities
Bring your own waste bags
Beautiful views