To keep your animal companions healthy and safe, and to protect and preserve the native wildlife of Cabrillo National Monument, companion/comfort or emotional support pets are not allowed in the park except along the Coastal Trail. Note: Please also see our Map page for a visual on the location of the trail.
Pets are not allowed in the tidepools. Please keep your pet from barking at, approaching, or in any way causing wildlife to react. Always pick up after your pet and remember this is a trash-free park. Do not leave pet waste in the park—pack it out. At no time are dogs allowed to walk along Cabrillo Road.
The National Park Service has prohibited pets on trails for many years. Dogs in particular can chase wildlife, pollute water sources, and become defensive and dangerous in unfamiliar surroundings. In addition, frightened wildlife can be aggressive and may harm you or your pet. These regulations protect both pets and wildlife. If you bring a companion/comfort or emotional support pet to the upper part of the park, it must remain in your vehicle and be attended at all times. Please note there is no shade in the parking lots, and temperatures inside your vehicle can quickly rise to dangerous levels.
Allowed Areas for Pets:
Pets are only allowed along the Coastal Trail.
Pets must be on a leash of no more than six feet at all times.
Prohibited Areas and Practices:
Pets are not allowed in the tidepools.
Pets are not allowed on Cabrillo Road or in the following areas: Lighthouse, Whale Watch Overlook, Event Bluff, Statue, Visitor Center, Bayside Trail, or surrounding areas.
Pets off the trail or in vegetation.
Pets on leashes longer than six feet.
Regulations and Safety:
To ensure the health and safety of your pets and to protect the native wildlife at Cabrillo National Monument, companion/comfort or emotional support animals are only permitted on the Coastal Trail.
Keep your pet from barking at, approaching, or in any way causing wildlife to react.
Always pick up after your pet and remember this is a trash-free park—pack out pet waste.
At no time are dogs allowed to walk along Cabrillo Road.
If you bring a companion/comfort or emotional support pet to the upper part of the park, it must remain in your vehicle and be attended at all times.
Service Animals:
Service animals, as defined by the Department of Justice, are permitted on a leash anywhere in the park.
Service animals do not include Emotional Support, Therapy, Comfort, or Training animals.
Additional Information:
Do not leave pets unattended in vehicles.
Do not let pets off-leash at any time.
Cabrillo is a "Pack It In, Pack It Out" park. Please take care of your pet waste—do not leave plastic bags along the side of the trails.
Keep pets hydrated.
For your pet's safety, beware of rattlesnakes.
Enforcement:
Pet owners not adhering to regulations may be cited under 36 CFR 2.15 (Code of Federal Regulations).
