Toro Creek Dog Beach

Toro Creek Dog Beach

Cabrillo Hwy. and Toro Creek Rd.
Morro Bay, California 93442
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This mile long beach is considered “Dog Beach” because canines can roam leash-free.

Toro Creek Beach is a wide sandy beach that can be rocky when winter storms rob it of sand.

Highway 1 and a bank of dunes are right behind the beach. A boot-beaten trail meanders along the top of the dunes with nice photo opportunities along the way.

Morro Rock is clearly visible to the south and the Cayucos Pier is in the distance to the north. There are parking spaces along Highway 1 between Toro Creek Road and the bridge over Toro Creek.

Help us keep this beach beautiful and dog-friendly:
• Always follow the posted rules
• Respect natural marine life and habitats
• Be aware of tides and currents
• Pack in and pack out, leaving only paw prints

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