First and foremost: leave your dog at home.
Secondly: seriously, don't bring your dog!
Dogs are prohibited on the track and this beach.
We have a family member with a dog phobia, and one of the reasons we visit this place is because it's dog-free.
If you want to take your pet to the beach, head to Ocean Beach instead.
This is one of our favorite spots for a pleasant afternoon. Just remember to bring extra water since there's no potable water available on site.
The restrooms are reasonably clean, and there are some fantastic beach and rock pools.
I highly recommend coming prepared for swimming and exploring underwater.