Featured parks
Alta Laguna Park
Laguna Beach
Alta Laguna Park, located in Laguna Beach along the Orange County California Coast, offers a stunning panoramic view of the ocean and canyons.
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Arevalos Park
Huntington Beach
Arevalos Park in Huntington Beach, Orange County, Southern California, offers a serene escape for both two-legged and four-legged visitors.
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Baca Park
Huntington Beach
In Huntington Beach, Orange County, Southern California, lies the expansive 14-acre Baca Park, a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and furry companions alike.
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Bauer Park
Huntington Beach
Bauer Park in Huntington Beach, Orange County, Southern California, offers a range of amenities for visitors to enjoy.
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Best Friend Dog Park
Huntington Beach
Located in Huntington Beach, Orange County, Southern California, Best Friend Dog Park offers a haven for furry companions to socialize and play freely.
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Canyon Acres Trail
Laguna Beach
This short but steep “reverse” hike explores the southwestern corner of Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. There’s a nice variety of scenery, including great ocean views, aerial vistas of Laguna Canyon and the characteristic sandstone geology of the area.
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Central Bark
Irvine
Central Bark dog park in Irvine, Orange County, Southern California, offers a spacious haven for furry friends to frolic and socialize. Spanning nearly three acres, this off-leash paradise provides ample room for dogs to roam freely and burn off energy.
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Crescent Bay Point Park
Laguna Beach
Crescent Bay Point Park in Laguna Beach, Orange County, California, offers a serene retreat for both locals and visitors.
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Deer Trail
Orange
In Orange, Orange County, Southern California, dog owners can explore the scenic Deer Trail at Santiago Oaks Regional Park. Accessible via Burnham Ridge or Robbers Peak, this trail offers a picturesque descent through chaparral country.
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El Modena Open Space
Orange
The El Modena Open Space is a compact little park where there are trails that offer both good workouts and good views.
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Garden Grove Dog Park
Garden Grove
Garden Grove Dog Park in Orange County, Southern California, is a haven for furry friends and their owners.
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Harbour View Dog Park
Huntington Beach
Harbour View Dog Park, situated in Huntington Harbour, offers a prime location for both locals and visitors to enjoy a day out with their furry companions.
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Irvine Regional Park
Orange
Irvine Regional Park in Orange, Orange County, Southern California, offers a serene setting for leisure activities amidst a grove of heritage Oak and Sycamore trees.
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Laguna Beach Dog Park
Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach Dog Park, located in Laguna Beach along the Orange County, California Coast, offers a welcoming space for furry companions to roam and play.
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Lake View Loop Trail
Orange
Peters Canyon Regional Park in Orange County, Southern California, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions. Spanning 354 acres, this park is home to the picturesque 55-acre Peters Canyon Reservoir.
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Lakeside County Park
Lakeport
Lakeside County Park is a dog-friendly park in Lakeport in California’s Southern California.
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Orange Dog Park
Orange
Orange Dog Park in Orange, Orange County, Southern California, is a premier destination for canine companions and their owners.
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Peters Canyon East Ridge Loop
Orange
In Orange County, the Peters Canyon East Ridge Loop Trail offers a picturesque escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Peters Canyon Regional Park
Orange
Dogs are not permitted in nature preserve or wilderness areas that are managed for the benefit of local wildlife.
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Rancho Santa dog park
Rancho Santa Margarita
The City of Rancho Santa Margarita Dog Park, situated within Canada Vista Park in Orange County, Southern California, offers a delightful retreat for furry companions and their owners.
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Santiago Oaks Regional Park
Orange
Lying peacefully in east Orange alongside the Santiago Creek, the 1,269-acre Santiago Oaks Regional park is a nature lover's paradise.
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Animal Urgent Care
Mission Viejo
Animal Urgent Care is an emergency veterinary or pet services provider in Mission Viejo in California’s Southern California, near dog-friendly parks and open spaces.
Read moreArbors Bark Park
Los Alamitos
Arbors Bark Park is a dog park in Riverside County in California’s Southern California.
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Aliso Viejo
Off-leash dog park in Aliso Viejo with separate areas for large and small dogs.
Read moreBrea Dam Recreational Area
Fullerton
Brea Dam Recreational Area in Fullerton, Orange County, Southern California, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions. This expansive park offers a range of activities for visitors to enjoy.
Read moreBVS dog park (large)
Buena Park
The BVS dog park sits inside Bellis Park in a quiet section of Buena Park where you’ll actually find grass—something rare enough in Orange County that dogs seem genuinely thrilled by it. The main area spreads across fenced acreage with a separate enclosure for small
Read moreCamden Crown Valley Dog Park
Mission Viejo
Camden Crown Valley Dog Park is a dog park in Orange County in California’s Southern California.
Read moreCanine Academy
Huntington Beach
Canine Academy is a dog park in San Luis Obispo County in California’s Central Coast.
Read moreCanyon Park
Costa Mesa
Canyon Park in Costa Mesa, Orange County, Southern California, is a charming 1.45-acre green space located within a picturesque canyon.
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Aliso Viejo
Canyon View Park in Aliso Viejo, Orange County, Southern California, is a sprawling 12-acre recreational haven that beckons both locals and visitors alike.
Read moreCarbon Canyon Regional Park
Brea
Upstream of the Carbon Canyon Dam lies the 124-acre Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea, Orange County, Southern California.
Read moreCarr Park
Huntington Beach
Carr Park, located in Huntington Beach, Orange County, Southern California, spans 11 acres and offers a range of amenities for visitors to enjoy.
Read moreCentral Park Dog Park
Huntington Beach
Off-leash dog area inside Huntington Central Park with separate sections for large and small dogs.
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Yorba Linda
Fenced off-leash dog park in Yorba Linda within Eastside Community Park.
Read moreChino Hills State Park
Chino Hills
Chino Hills State Park sprawls across nearly 14,000 acres of rolling chaparral and grassland in Orange County’s inland hills, a landscape that shifts dramatically with the seasons. The park’s backbone is a network of fire roads and trails threading through oak woodland, coastal sage scrub,
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Corona Del Mar
Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-19:00. Operated by: Newport Beach City Dog Park
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Corona Del Mar
A crescent of Orange County sand at Newport Harbor mouth — leashed dogs welcome before 10 AM and after 4:30 PM, with tidepools off-limits.
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Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa Bark Park, located in the vibrant city of Costa Mesa in Orange County, Southern California, is a premier destination for dog owners seeking a safe and enjoyable off-leash experience.
Read moreCrystal Cove Dog Park
Dana Point
Crystal Cove Dog Park is a dog park in Orange County in California’s Southern California.
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Laguna Beach
Crystal Cove State Park, located in Laguna Beach along the Orange County coast, offers a picturesque escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
Read moreEdison Park
Huntington Beach
Edison Park, a sprawling 40-acre oasis in Huntington Beach, Orange County, Southern California, offers a plethora of amenities for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Huntington Beach
Farquhar Park in Huntington Beach, Orange County, Southern California, offers a serene retreat for both two-legged and four-legged visitors alike. Spanning 3 acres, this park boasts a range of amenities to cater to various recreational needs.
Read moreFlorence Joyner Olympiad Park
Mission Viejo
Florence Joyner Olympiad Park in Mission Viejo, California, stands as a 22-acre tribute to the legendary Olympic Gold Medalist, Florence Griffith Joyner.
Read moreGeorge Bellis Dog Park
Buena Park
Fenced off-leash dog park in Buena Park with water fountains and benches.
Read moreGum Grove Nature Park
Seal Beach
Gum Grove Nature Park in Seal Beach, Orange County, Southern California, is a beloved destination for locals seeking a tranquil retreat with their furry companions.
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Dog-friendly Laguna Beach and the Orange County coast
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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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