From Tomales Bay to Santa Cruz, these are our favorite dog friendly beaches in and near San Francisco. (Note, dogs must always be leashed in the Wildlife Protection Area at the west end of the beach). (Outer Sunset), parksconservancy.orgMiramar BeachJust north of Half Moon Bay, this popular beach is the only one where pups can live their best off-leash life on the San Mateo County coast. (Half Moon Bay), visithalfmoonbay.orgPoplar BeachThis popular beach near Half Moon Bay is a sweet one for a walk in the sand. // 620 Correas St. (Half Moon Bay), visithalfmoonbay.orgBean Hollow State Beach (Courtesy of @calparks)Bean Hollow State BeachOn this pebble beach between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz, dogs are welcome for on-leash walks and tide pool exploration.