Del Mar Park in Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, is a 9-acre neighborhood park right on the Central Coast that works well if you’re camping or parking an RV in the area and want a reliable spot to exercise your dog. The park has a genuinely good amount of open space—a large meadow where dogs can run without feeling cramped, plus grassy areas throughout that stay fairly well-maintained. You’ll find two barbecue and picnic areas if you want to cook something while your dog hangs out nearby, an amphitheater, basketball court, roller hockey rink, and horseshoe pits scattered around if other people in your group want to do their own thing.

The layout works in your favor. Since it’s a neighborhood park rather than a regional one, it doesn’t get the same crowds you might find at bigger facilities, which means your dog will have room to move around without constantly dodging other dogs or people. There’s a children’s play area that’s separate from the main fields, so if families with kids are around, there’s natural separation from where dogs tend to congregate.

The location matters too—you’re close enough to explore Morro Bay’s waterfront, grab lunch or coffee in town, or head out on nearby trails if you want something more adventurous. Morro Rock is obvious from most parts of town, so you’ll have a good visual reference point for where you are.

The dog-friendly policy means you’re welcome to let your dog off-leash in designated areas, which is the kind of detail that makes a difference when you’re planning where to spend a few nights. Just scope out the park rules when you arrive, since specific off-leash zones or time restrictions might apply depending on the season.