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If you are looking for a place to cool off with your furry friend this summer, what better place than one of San Diego County's beautiful beaches?

Here are some dog-friendly beaches in the county, spanning from north to south, that you might want to check out:

Encinitas - Cardiff State Beach

Starting out in Encinitas, Cardiff State Beach welcomes canines as long as they stay on leash at all times.

In order to access this dog-friendly beach, there is a general admission day use parking fee ranging from $12 to $25 per vehicle, or visitors can use their annual C

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