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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Aliso Creek Rest Area I-5
Oceanside
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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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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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 for canine companions to frolic and socialize.
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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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El Capitan Preserve
Lakeside
El Capitan Preserve has a view of three reservoirs from one location in the park. The park has eight miles of trails offering a rugged route along a granite-ribbed ridgeline with stunning views of both ocean and mountains.
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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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Guajome Regional Park
Oceanside
Guajome Regional Park is located in the coastal community of Oceanside and has a little bit of everything that San Diego County has to offer.
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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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Lakeside Linkage Preserve
Lakeside
Located in the hills just north of the City of El Cajon and west of Lake Jennings Reservoir, in southwestern San Diego County, Lakeside Linkage Preserve features a 1.3 mile multi-use trail leading to the historic Whitaker House.
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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 and passion of a community of dog owners.
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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 coastal sage scrub. This picturesque park offers a tranquil escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Maggie Houlihan dog park
Encinitas
The 2-acre Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park in Encinitas, San Diego County, Southern California, offers a haven for furry companions within the expansive 44-acre Encinitas Community Park.
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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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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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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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Oakoasis Preserve
Lakeside
This preserve boasts 397 acres of chaparral and woodlands ideal for hikers.
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Pacific Crest Trail
Campo
The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail is a 2,650-mile footpath stretching from Mexico to Canada and traversing the states of California, Oregon and Washington. The trail is open to hikers and equestrians only; no bicycles or motorized vehicles are allowed.
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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 the picturesque Poway Community Park.
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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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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 moreAlga Norte Dog Park
Carlsbad
Off-leash dog park in Carlsbad within the Alga Norte Community Park.
Read moreAllied Gardens Dog Park
San Diego
Off-leash dog park in the Allied Gardens neighborhood of San Diego.
Read moreAnza Borrego Desert State Park
Borrego Springs
California's largest state park, Anza Borrego Desert State Park, sprawls across 600,000 mountainous acres, encompassing about one-fifth of San Diego County.
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 moreBlue 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 home to a wide variety of flora and fauna.
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 moreCuyamaca Rancho State Park
Julian
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park sprawls across nearly 25,000 acres of oak and conifer forest in the foothills east of Julian, with over 100 miles of trails threading through canyons, meadows, and ridgelines. The park’s signature features are its two major peaks—Cuyamaca Peak at 6,512 feet
Read moreDel Dios Highlands Preserve
Escondido
Del Dios Highlands County Preserve is 774 acres of open space habitat acquired as part of the County of San Diego Multiple Species Conservation Program.
Read moreDel Mar Dog Beach
Del Mar
Del Mar Dog Beach is a dog park in San Diego County in California’s 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 moreElfin Forest
Escondido
One of San Diego County’s most precious natural resources, Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve offers approximately 11 miles of hiking, mountain biking, equestrian trails, as well as picnic areas and scenic mountain viewing points.
Read moreEncinitas Viewpoint Dog Park
Encinitas
Off-leash dog area in Encinitas with coastal views.
Read moreEscala Dog Park
San Diego
Escala Dog Park is a dog park in San Diego County in California’s Southern California.
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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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