Featured beaches
Huntington Beach Dog Beach
Huntington Beach
Every salty dog's paradise, Huntington Dog Beach runs about 1.5 miles along the bluffs between Goldenwest and Seapoint streets and is the only stretch of beach in Huntington Beach where dogs are permitted and allowed off-leash.
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Balboa Beach
Balboa
Balboa Beach, located on the Orange County coast in California, offers a delightful seaside escape for both humans and their furry companions.
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Corona Del Mar
Corona del Mar Main Beach, located in Orange County along the California Coast, offers a picturesque setting for water enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Laguna Beach
Dog-friendly Main Beach is the largest and most popular stretch of beach in Laguna Beach, located at the intersection of Broadway and Ocean Avenues along Coast Highway in Orange County, California.
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Newport Beach
Newport Beach includes more than eight miles of beaches that stretch from the Santa Ana River jetty to Crystal Cove State Park and border Newport Bay.
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Dog-friendly Laguna Beach and the Orange County coast
The Orange County coast is a dog-friendly paradise The Orange County coastline — stretching from Huntington Beach through Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and Dana Point — is one of the most dog-friendly stretches of coast in Southern California. With dog…
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ADA accessible dog-friendly trails in Southern California
Southern California’s diverse landscape — from mountain lakes to desert oases to coastal bluffs — offers a surprising number of paved and accessible trails where handlers with mobility needs and their dogs can enjoy the outdoors together. Whether we’re talking…
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The dog parks worth driving to in Orange County
Orange County has a dog park problem, but it’s the good kind: too many solid options and not enough weekends. The county stretches from beach towns to inland suburbs, and the dog parks reflect that range. Some are sandy and…
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New for you: DogTrekker’s ulti-mutt spring event guide
Spring brings a packed calendar of dog-friendly events across California, from fun runs and beach festivals to wine tastings and costume parades. Many raise funds for animal welfare organizations, so you and your pup can play while making a positive…
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2025 award-winning dog-friendly hotels
From Big Bear's lakefront boutique hotels to Huntington Beach's award-winning resort and West Hollywood's rooftop patios, these 2025 award-winning properties set the standard for dog-friendly hospitality across California. Pack treats and start planning.
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California’s best coastal dog-friendly towns
From Mendocino's Victorian headlands to Laguna Beach's gallery-lined streets, California's best coastal towns have quietly reshaped themselves around four-legged visitors. Expect water bowls at storefronts, treats at hotel check-in and patios where dogs are the guests of honor.
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