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    Ocean Beach Dog Beach is a Ocean Beach spot ranked #1 of 6 in our Best Dog Parks in San Diego list, scoring 94/100. Order the early morning, before the parking lot fills. The original off-leash beach in the country and still the best dog outing in San Diego.

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    Score 94/100 · Order: Early morning, before the parking lot fills · Free

    A full stretch of sand where dogs run off-leash legally, all day, every day. Rinse stations at the entrance and a friendly, well-socialized crowd.

    Local tip: Park before 9am on weekends or you'll circle the lot for 20 minutes.

    Scored with our ranking methodology — dog parks.

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