Parks near San Diego County
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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,
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Aliso Creek Rest Area I-5 North
San Diego
If you’re planning a road trip of any distance, look to California’s Rest Areas when you need to take a…
Aliso Creek Rest Area I-5 Southbound
Oceanside
If you’re planning a road trip of any distance, look to California’s Rest Areas when you need to take a…
Anza Borrego Desert State Park
Borrego Springs
California's largest state park consumes 600,000 mountainous acres, or about one-fifth of San Diego County.
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…
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…
Black 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…
Blue Sky Ecological Reserve
Poway
Blue Sky Ecological Reserve is a 700-acre oak-lined canyon flanked by coastal sage scrub and chaparral-covered hills. The Reserve is…
Cabrillo 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…
Cadman Community Park
San Diego
Cadman Community Park in San Diego, San Diego County, Southern California, offers a dedicated leash-free area for dogs to roam…
Canine Corners Dog Park
La Mesa
Canine Corners Dog Park, located within Harry Griffen Park in La Mesa, San Diego County, Southern California, offers a haven…
Capehart Park
San Diego
Capehart Park, located at the corner of Felspar and Soledad Mountain Road in San Diego, is a one-acre haven for…
Clover Park
Santa Monica
Clover Park in Santa Monica, San Diego County, Southern California, offers a picturesque setting with a great view of Santa…
Cowles 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…
Del Dios Highlands Preserve
Escondido
Del Dios Highlands County Preserve is 774 acres of open space habitat acquired as part of the County of San…
Doyle Community Park
San Diego
Located in San Diego, Southern California, Doyle Community Park is a haven for dog owners seeking a safe and enjoyable…
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…
El Capitan Preserve
Lakeside
El Capitan Preserve has a view of three reservoirs from one location in the park. The park has eight miles…
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
Escondido
One of San Diego County’s most precious natural resources, Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve offers approximately 11 miles of hiking, mountain…
Goodan Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve
Poway
Goodan Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve, located in Poway, San Diego County, Southern California, is a sprawling 2,272-acre expanse of coastal…
Grape Street Dog Park
San Diego
Located in the heart of South Park, San Diego, Grape Street Dog Park is a sprawling five-acre oasis for canine…
Guajome Regional Park
Oceanside
Guajome Regional Park is located in the coastal community of Oceanside and has a little bit of everything that San…
Hellhole Canyon Preserve
Valley Center
Hellhole Canyon Preserve is a 1,907 acre preserve that offers 13.5 miles of moderate to advanced trail opportunities. An equestrian…
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,…
Laguna Mountain Recreational Area – Sunset Trail
Mount Laguna
I-8 east from San Diego to Sunrise Highway to Meadow Information Kiosk after first cattle guard. Vehicles should parking available…
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Lake Poway Loop Trail
Poway
The Lake Poway Loop Trail offers a scenic 2.7-mile adventure around the picturesque Lake Poway in Southern California’s San Diego…
Lakeside Linkage Preserve
Lakeside
Located in the hills just north of the City of El Cajon and west of Lake Jennings Reservoir, in southwestern…
Live Oak Dog Park
Fallbrook
In the serene town of Fallbrook in Southern California, Live Oak Dog Park stands as a testament to the dedication…
Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve
San Diego
Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve attracts people with its natural beauty and rich natural resources both today and in the past.…
Louis Stelzer County Park
Lakeside
Louis Stelzer County Park, located in Lakeside, San Diego County, Southern California, spans 310 acres of serene oak woodland and…
Love Valley Trail
Warner Springs
Love Valley Trail, located near Santa Ysabel in Southern California’s San Diego County, offers a serene 2-mile out and back…
Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park
Encinitas
The 2-acre Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park in Encinitas, San Diego County, Southern California, offers a haven for furry companions…
Marian 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…
Morley Field Dog Park
San Diego
Morley Field Dog Park is a prime destination for dog owners in San Diego, Southern California. Situated at the west…
Mount Woodsen Trail
Poway
Mount Woodson Trail in Poway, San Diego County, Southern California, is a popular choice for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a challenging…
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…
Nate’s Point Off-Leash 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…
Oakoasis Preserve
Lakeside
This preserve boasts 397 acres of chaparral and woodlands ideal for hikers. Trails are well marked as part of the…
Otay Valley Regional Park
San Diego
The Otay Valley Regional Park represents one of the major open space areas within the southern area of San Diego…
Pacific Crest Trail
Tahoe City
Dogs are allowed everywhere on the Pacific Crest Trail except segments passing through national parks in California, Oregon and Washington.
Pacific Crest Trail – Barrel Springs
Mount Laguna
In the picturesque Mount Laguna area of San Diego County, Southern California, adventurers and their furry companions can explore the…
Poway Dog Park
Poway
The Poway Dog Park in Poway, San Diego County, Southern California, offers a spacious 1.75-acre off-leash area for dogs within…
Powerhouse Park
Del Mar
Powerhouse Park in Del Mar, San Diego County, Southern California, offers a serene escape for both locals and visitors. With…
Presidio Park
San Diego
Presidio Park, a city historic park in San Diego, California, holds a significant place in the region’s history as the…
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.…
Rice Canyon Loop Trail
Newhall
Located in Newhall, San Diego County, Southern California, Rice Canyon Loop Trail offers a delightful outdoor experience for hikers and…
Sal Guarriello Veterans Memorial Park
West Hollywood
In the heart of West Hollywood, the Sal Guarriello Veterans Memorial Park stands as a poignant tribute to the brave…
San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve
Cardiff By The Sea
San Elijo Lagoon is one of the largest remaining coastal wetlands in San Diego County, and home to an exceptional…
Santa Margarita Preserve
Fallbrook
Santa Margarita County Preserve is 226 acres and is part of the County of San Diego Multiple Species Conservation Program.…
Santa Ysabel Preserves
Julian
The Santa Ysabel Preserves are surrounded by oak woodlands, native grasslands, and fields of wildflowers that portrays a beautiful natural…
Seagrove Park
Del Mar
Seagrove Park in Del Mar, San Diego County, Southern California, offers a serene retreat for locals and visitors alike. The…
Simon Preserve
Ramona
Simon Preserve, a sprawling 650-acre outdoor oasis located just outside Ramona in San Diego County, Southern California, offers a diverse…
Tecolote Canyon Natural Park
San Diego
Tecolote Canyon Natural Park & Visitor Center is located in a narrow coastal valley running in a generally north-south direction.…
Temescal Gateway Park
West Hollywood
Located in Pacific Palisades, Temescal Gateway Park is one of the most popular parks in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Tijuana River Valley Regional Park
San Diego
This park offers more than 1,800 acres of diverse habitats that enhance visitors’ experiences. You’re welcome to experience the extensive system…
Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve
Julian
Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve, located in Julian, San Diego County, Southern California, spans approximately 2,900 acres of mixed conifer forest.…
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.…
Wilderness Gardens Preserve
Pala
Located in the picturesque San Luis Rey River watershed, the preserve offers over 4 miles of easy to moderate hiking…
Wildwood Canyon Park
Burbank
Wildwood Canyon Park in Burbank, Southern California, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions. With a…