Featured parks
Aliso Creek Rest Area I-5
San Diego
If you're planning a road trip of any distance, look to California's Rest Areas when you need to take a break.
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Balboa Park
San Diego
Balboa Park, located in San Diego, Southern California, is the nation's largest urban cultural park, offering a plethora of attractions for visitors and their furry companions.
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Dusty Rhodes Neighborhood Park
San Diego
Dusty Rhodes Neighborhood Park, located in San Diego, San Diego County, Southern California, offers a spacious dog park catering to furry friends weighing 30lbs and above.
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Fiesta Island
Oceanside
Dog-friendly Fiesta Island, situated within Mission Bay, is a sprawling park that attracts numerous charity walks, runs, bicycle races, and special events. It is particularly renowned as the host of the annual Over-the-Line tournament.
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Grape Street Dog Park
San Diego
Located in South Park, San Diego, Grape Street Dog Park is a sprawling five-acre oasis for canine companions.
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Morley Field Dog Park
San Diego
Morley Field Dog Park is a prime destination for dog owners in San Diego, Southern California.
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Nate’s Point dog park
San Diego
Located on Balboa Park's West Mesa in San Diego, Nate's Point Off-Leash Dog Park spans approximately 2.3 acres, offering a secure and spacious area for furry friends to roam freely.
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Westfield UTC
San Diego
Westfield UTC in San Diego County, Southern California, offers a pet-friendly haven for furry companions to enjoy alongside their owners. The Center warmly welcomes dogs throughout its premises, ensuring a seamless shopping and dining experience for all visitors.
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AleSmith Brewing Company
San Diego
AleSmith Brewing Company is a dog park in San Diego County in California’s Southern California.
Read moreAllied Gardens Dog Park
San Diego
Off-leash dog park in the Allied Gardens neighborhood of San Diego.
Read moreBlack Mountain Open Space Park
San Diego
Black Mountain Open Space Park in San Diego, San Diego County, Southern California, offers a serene retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
Read moreCabrillo National Monument
San Diego
Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego, San Diego County, Southern California, offers a unique dog-friendly experience at the Cabrillo Tide Pools.
Read moreCapehart Park
San Diego
Capehart Park is a dog park in San Diego County in California’s Southern California.
Read moreCentrum Dog Park
San Diego
Centrum Dog Park is a dog park in San Diego County in California’s Southern California.
Read moreCharles Lewis III Memorial Dog Park
San Diego
Memorial off-leash dog park in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego.
Read moreCivita Dog Park
San Diego
Civita Dog Park is a dog park in San Diego County in California’s Southern California.
Read moreCowles Mountain Trail
San Diego
Cowles Mountain Trail, located in San Diego, is a must-visit destination for hiking enthusiasts looking to explore the beauty of Southern California.
Read moreDoyle Dog Park
San Diego
Community dog park in the La Jolla/University City area of San Diego.
Read moreDusty Rhodes Dog Park
San Diego
Dusty Rhodes Dog Park is a dog park in San Diego County in California’s Southern California.
Read moreEscala Dog Park
San Diego
Escala Dog Park is a dog park in San Diego County in California’s Southern California.
Read moreFiesta Island Off-Leash Dog Park
San Diego
Large off-leash area on Fiesta Island in Mission Bay. One of the most popular dog parks in San Diego with wide open spaces.
Read moreGompers Dog Park
San Diego
Gompers Dog Park is a dog park in San Diego County in California’s Southern California.
Read moreKearny Mesa Dog Park
San Diego
Kearny Mesa Dog Park is a dog park in San Diego County in California’s Southern California.
Read moreLittle Italy Dog Park
San Diego
Little Italy Dog Park is a dog park in San Diego County in California’s Southern California.
Read moreLos Penasquitos Canyon
San Diego
Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve attracts people with its natural beauty and rich natural resources both today and in the past. Native American history within the Preserve dates back as far as 7,000 years ago.
Read moreMarian Bear Memorial Park
San Diego
Marian Bear Memorial Park, located in San Clemente Canyon in San Diego, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
Read moreMeanley Dog Park
San Diego
Meanley Dog Park is a dog park in San Diego County in California’s Southern California.
Read moreMiramar
San Diego
Miramar is a dog park in Los Angeles County in California’s Southern California.
Read moreNate’s Point Dog Park
San Diego
Nate's Point Dog Park is a dog park in San Diego County in California’s Southern California.
Read moreNobel Leash-Free Park
San Diego
Off-leash dog park in the University City area of San Diego near La Jolla.
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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 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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San Diego’s dog beaches, ranked
San Diego has more dedicated dog beach than any city in California, and most of the state doesn’t even come close. Four beaches allow dogs, each with a different personality. Here’s what actually matters at each one. Dog Beach, Ocean…
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