Dog-Friendly Parks near San Luis Obispo County

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Bishop Peak Trail

San Luis Obispo

Discover Bishop Peak, the tallest of the Nine Sisters, a stunning chain of volcanic Morros that grace the landscape of San Luis Obispo.

The hike to Black Hill summit is 3 miles round trip with 600-foot elevation gain. Black Hill is the second of the Nine Sisters, a string of ancient volcanic peaks that span the 12 miles between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo.

Cambria Dog Park

Cambria

The Cambria Dog Park, located in San Luis Obispo County on the Central Coast, offers a refreshing rural setting for dogs and their human companions to enjoy.

Cerro San Luis Trailhead

San Luis Obispo

Located in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, on the Central Coast, the Cerro San Luis Trailhead offers a scenic escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

City Park

Morro Bay

Located in the charming coastal town of Morro Bay, City Park is a hidden gem that offers a perfect blend of relaxation and recreation for both locals and visitors alike.

El Chorro Dog Park

San Luis Obispo

El Chorro Dog Park, located within the scenic El Chorro Regional Park in San Luis Obispo, offers a welcoming space for dogs and their owners to enjoy the outdoors.

Elm Street Dog Park

Arroyo Grande

Elm Street Dog Park in Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo County, is a fantastic destination for both big and small dogs to enjoy some off-leash fun.

Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Bluff

Cambria

Take Hwy. 1 to Cambria, then through 3 traffic lights. Turn left at 4th light, Windsor. Drive to end of road approx.

Heilmann Dog Park

Atascadero

In Atascadero, the Heilmann Dog Park is a haven for furry friends and their owners alike.

Irish Hills

San Luis Obispo

Irish Hills Natural Reserve is a geographically discrete 720-acre riding area, yet it contains over 8 miles of trails. Many loops are possible on mostly single-track trails. The rocky, serpentine landscape contains chaparral, oak, grasslands, and riparian habitats.

Jodi Giannini Family Dog Park

Morro Bay

The Jodi Giannini Family Dog Park, located within Del Mar Park in Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, on the Central Coast, offers a delightful retreat for furry companions and their owners.

Laguna Lake Trails

San Luis Obispo

Laguna Lake Park lies south of Cerro San Luis. This 375-acre park includes a 25-acre lake and several hiking trails.

Lampton Cliffs Park

Cambria

Lampton Cliffs Park in Cambria, San Luis Obispo County, on the Central Coast, offers a serene 2.1-acre retreat for visitors and their furry companions.

Leffingwell Landing

Cambria

Leffingwell Landing in Cambria, San Luis Obispo County, on the Central Coast, is a picturesque destination for visitors seeking a tranquil coastal experience.

Morro Bay State Park

Morro Bay

Let Morro Rock, a 581-foot-high volcanic plug and major coastal landmark within Morro Bay State Park, be your guide as you explore two dog-friendly beaches. Both beaches require dogs to be on a six-foot leash.

Nipomo Dog Park

Nipomo

Nipomo Dog Park, located within Nipomo Regional Park in San Luis Obispo County on the Central Coast, sprawls over 140 acres, offering a vast expanse for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions to explore.

Norma Rose Park

Cayucos

In the charming coastal town of Cayucos, Norma Rose Park is a hidden gem for both locals and visitors seeking a peaceful retreat with their furry companions.

Pismo Beach Welcome Center

Pismo Beach

Each of the California Welcome Centers scattered throughout the state are staffed with personal travel concierges.

San Luis Obispo Botanical

San Luis Obispo

When completed within the next decade, the dog-friendly San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden will comprise 150 acres devoted to ecosystems and plants of the world's five Mediterranean climate zones.

Sherwood Dog Park

Paso Robles

The pride of Paso’s pooches, the Sherwood Dog Park is a large fenced area with an active support network. Sherwood Dog Park has the following amenities: • 1.25...

Cave Landing Trail

Shell Beach

Shell Beach, located in San Luis Obispo County on the Central Coast, offers a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Coleman Park

Morro Bay

Coleman Park, located in Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, on the Central Coast, offers a serene retreat for both locals and visitors.

Dinosaur Caves Park

Pismo Beach

Dinosaur Caves Park, located in Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo County, on the Central Coast, is an expansive 11-acre oceanfront bluff top park that attracts a diverse array of visitors.

El Moro Elfin Forest

Los Osos

The El Moro Elfin Forest in Los Osos, adjacent to the Morro Bay estuary, is a 90-acre natural area belonging to San Luis Obispo County Parks and California State Parks. A 4/5 mile boardwalk loop, constructed in 1999, provides access for young and old, walkers