Featured parks
Barnett Ranch Preserve
Ramona
The 728-acre Barnett Ranch property is located in central San Diego County, in the Ramona Community Planning Area east of State Route (SR) 67 and south of SR 78.
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Iron Mountain Trail
Ramona
Iron Mountain Trail is a beloved 6-mile dog-friendly hike in Ramona, San Diego County, Southern California. With a 1,050′ climb, this trail leads to one of the most popular peaks in the area, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes.
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Mt. Gower Preserve
Ramona
Visitors to this nearly pristine wilderness area will experience San Diego's backcountry as it was centuries ago. Consisting primarily of dense chaparral, the Preserve showcases the vegetation community that evokes Southern California.
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Ramona Grasslands Preserve
Ramona
The Ramona Grasslands Preserve, located in the Santa Maria Valley of west-central San Diego County, spans an impressive 3,521 acres.
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Simon Preserve
Ramona
Simon Preserve, a sprawling 650-acre outdoor oasis located just outside Ramona in San Diego County, Southern California, offers a diverse range of activities for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Cinco de Mayo with your dog: California’s best patios
Cinco de Mayo is one of California’s great outdoor holidays. The first week of May delivers reliably warm weather from San Diego to Sacramento, patio season hits full stride, and the margaritas flow. And if you have a dog? You’re…
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Dog-friendly North County San Diego coast
North County San Diego's coast links Coronado, Del Mar, Encinitas, and Carlsbad by Highway 101 and Interstate 5. Expect off-leash beaches, resort and boutique lodging, walkable village districts, and a deep bench of dog-friendly patio dining.
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Dog-friendly San Diego: the complete guide
San Diego offers one of California's deepest dog-friendly lineups: off-leash beaches at Ocean Beach and Fiesta Island, 60-plus pet-welcoming hotels, dozens of patio restaurants, and easy day trips to Coronado, Del Mar, and Temecula wine country.
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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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Dog-friendly patios in California: Your spring outdoor dining guide
Spring in California means one thing for dog owners: patio season is officially open. California legalized dogs on restaurant patios in 2014, and since then the dining scene for pup parents has only grown. Our statewide guide to dog-friendly outdoor…
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Best dog-friendly trails in California
California has more dog-friendly trails than any reasonable person could hike in a lifetime. We've narrowed it down to ten picks that deliver the best combination of scenery, dog access, and that post-hike feeling of having actually done something with…
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