The beach is named after a local bulldog named Rosie who belonged to one of the original advocates for the dog-friendly zone.
Rosie's Dog Beach was established in 2003 as a temporary pilot program before being granted permanent status.
The beach is located along the Belmont Shore community, a neighborhood known for its Mediterranean-style architecture.
Unlike many other California beaches, this location allows dogs to be off-leash directly on the sand and in the water within the marked zone.
The park does not have perimeter fencing, relying on clearly marked signage to indicate the off-leash area boundaries.
Rosie's Dog Beach is the only legal off-leash dog beach in the city of Long Beach, California. The designated area spans approximately four acres of shoreline situated between Roycroft and Argonne Avenues. Dogs are permitted to roam off-leash within the posted boundaries, while leashes are required on all surrounding public property. The beach operates on a self-policing model where owners are legally responsible for their dogs' behavior and waste cleanup. The shoreline features a gradual slope into the water with relatively low surf conditions. It is a public municipal park maintained by the Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine.
The shoreline looking back toward the Belmont Shore skyline during the golden hour.
Bring your own waste bags, as dispensers are sometimes empty despite maintenance schedules.
Check the tide charts before arriving, as the beach area narrows significantly during high tide.
Bring a portable water bowl, as there are limited freshwater stations directly on the sand.
Do not let dogs wander into the non-designated areas of the beach, as local animal control enforces leash laws strictly outside the boundary markers.
Dogs must be leashed when outside the designated beach boundaries; aggressive behavior is strictly prohibited; owners must clean up immediately.
