Dog-Friendly Parks near Central Coast

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Anna Jean Cummings Park

Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, on the Central Coast, Anna Jean Cummings Park is a vibrant community park offering a plethora of amenities for visitors of all ages.

Aptos Polo Grounds Dog Park, located in Aptos near the soccer fields and a big meadow in Santa Cruz County along the California Coast, offers a spacious one-acre area for dogs to roam and play freely.

Arroyo Verde Park

Ventura

Arroyo Verde Park in Ventura, Ventura County, Southern California, spans 132 acres of rugged terrain, offering a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Barranca Vista Park

Ventura

Barranca Vista Park in Ventura, Ventura County, Southern California, offers a delightful retreat for dog owners seeking outdoor adventures with their furry companions.

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.

Black Hill Trail

Morro Bay

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.

Branciforte Dog Park

Santa Cruz

Dirt surface. Hours: sunrise-sunset

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.

Cemetery Memorial Park

Ventura

Six acres of trees and grass comprise Cemetery Memorial Park in Ventura, Ventura County, Southern California.

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.

Chanticleer Dog Park

Santa Cruz

In the vibrant city of Santa Cruz on the Central Coast of California, Chanticleer Dog Park is a haven for four-legged friends and their owners alike.

Chestnut Park – Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz

In Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, visitors can explore the serene Chestnut Park. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, this park offers a peaceful retreat for both locals and tourists.

Chumash Painted Cave

Goleta

Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park in Goleta, Shasta County, within the scenic Shasta Cascade region, offers a captivating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Chumash Native Americans.

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.

Douglas Family Preserve

Santa Barbara

The 70-acre Douglas Family Preserve (DFP) is located near the intersection of Cliff Drive and Las Positas Road in the Mesa neighborhood.

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.

El Estero Park

Monterey

El Estero Park Complex, a 45-acre City-wide multi-use recreation area in Monterey at Del Monte/Camino Aguajito/Fremont/Camino El Estero, offers a delightful escape for locals and visitors alike.

Elings Park

Santa Barbara

With a unique vision more than 40 years ago, the founders of Elings Park set out to create a recreational haven for the citizens of Santa Barbara County.

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.

Eolian Dunes Preserve

Monterey

Eolian Dunes Preserve, spanning 28 acres in the Sand City section of the Coastal Trail, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions in Monterey County.

Figueroa Plaza

Ventura

Figueroa Plaza, located in historical Ventura, across from the iconic mission San Buenaventura, is a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike.

Fillmore Dog Park

Fillmore

Fillmore Dog Park is a dog park in Fillmore in California’s Southern California.

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.

Foster Park

Ventura

Foster Park in Ventura, Ventura County, Southern California, offers a serene retreat for nature enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Frog Pond Wetland Preserve

Monterey

A local treasure in Del Rey Oaks, the 17-acre Frog Pond Wetland Preserve is composed of a unique arrangement of habitat including frogs, deer, hummingbirds, towhees, mallards and western fence lizards.

Goleta Beach County Park

Goleta

Known for its long fishing pier and sunbathing beaches, these 29 acres are often a destination for bicyclists on the area's paved trail system. Between the lively restaurant and BBQ picnic areas are volleyball, horseshoes and children's playgrounds.

Grant Street Park

Santa Cruz

Grant Street Park in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, on the Central Coast, offers a designated off-leash dog area clearly marked with signs for furry companions to roam freely from sunrise to sunset.

Heilmann Dog Park

Atascadero

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

Hillcrest Open Space Preserve

Thousand Oaks

Hillcrest Open Space Preserve, located in Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, Southern California, offers a moderately strenuous 4½-mile loop trail with a total elevation gain/loss of about 1300 ft.

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.

Isla Vista Park

Goleta

Isla Vista Park, located in Goleta, Santa Barbara County, along the stunning Central Coast, is a beloved neighborhood park offering breathtaking views of the Pacific coast.

Jacks Peak County Park

Monterey

Jacks Peak Park, part of Monterey County Parks, overlooks the spectacular Monterey Peninsula and is located about two miles from Scenic Highway 68. A natural preserve, the park's 525 acres of ridgetop is set amidst native Monterey Pines.

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.

Lake Los Carneros Park

Goleta

Lake Los Carneros Park, located in Goleta, Santa Barbara County, on the Central Coast, is a serene nature preserve and bird habitat offering a picturesque escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Lake San Antonio

Bradley

Lake San Antonio, part of Monterey County Parks, is Monterey County’s premier freshwater recreation area.

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.

Loch Lomond Recreation Area

Felton

Loch Lomond Recreation Area, located in Felton within the Santa Cruz Mountains of Santa Cruz County along the California Coast, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Martin J. Franich Park

Watsonville

Martin J. Franich Park in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, along the California Coast, offers a plethora of amenities for both humans and their furry companions.

Mimi De Marta Dog Park

Santa Cruz

Mimi De Marta Dog Park in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, on the Central Coast, offers a delightful retreat for furry companions.

Monterey Dog Park

Monterey

The City of Monterey has a dog park where your dog can run off leash. The park is located across from the Monterey Youth Center and the lake...

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.

Ozzy’s Dog Park

Capitola

Ozzy's Dog Park is a dog park in Santa Cruz County in California’s Central Coast.

Pacchetti Dog Park

Seaside

Pacchetti Dog Park is a place where your dog(s) can play off-leash with other dogs in Seaside. The park has separate areas for larger and smaller dogs.

Pacheco Dog Park

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz County's Pacheco Dog Park offers a safe and enjoyable space for furry companions to run and play off-leash. The park is fully enclosed, providing peace of mind for pet owners while their dogs socialize and exercise freely.

Patterson Open Space

Santa Barbara

Patterson Open Space in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, on the Central Coast, offers a haven for furry friends to frolic freely.

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Big Sur

Reserve six months before your preferred date to secure a site at the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground, located in the pines and redwoods at this ideally located campground in Big Sur.

Pinto Lake County Dog Park

Watsonville

Founded in July of 2004, Pinto Lake County Dog Park in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California Coast, boasts a spacious 16,000 square foot area enclosed by four-foot chain link fencing, meticulously maintained by Santa Cruz County Parks & Recreation.

Pismo Beach Welcome Center

Pismo Beach

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

Rattlesnake Canyon Trail

Santa Barbara

This is probably the most popular canyon trail hike in the Santa Barbara front country. It's especially popular with dog walkers due to the year-round stream and lush habitat that provide water and shade along the route.

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.

Santa Cruz Dog Parks

Santa Cruz

Here is where your dog can romp leash-free in Santa Cruz: • DeLaveaga Park: Service road into Lower DeLaveaga Park. Designated off-leash times are sunrise to sunset. Take Market Street past Gruenwald Court.

Serra Cross Park

Ventura

Serra Cross Park, located in Ventura, Ventura County, Southern California, offers a serene escape for both locals and visitors.

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...

Simi Dog Park

Simi Valley

Simi Dog Park in Simi Valley, Ventura County, Southern California, is a haven for canine companions seeking outdoor fun and socialization.

Aldridge Lane Park

Corralitos

Aldridge Lane Park is a 3 acre park with a small horse arena that the public can use on a drop in basis. Other amenities include a basketball court, tennis court, a wheelchair accessible volleyball court, playground, horseshoe pit, and restrooms.

Andrew Molera State Park

Big Sur

In the spectacular Big Sur area of Monterey County on the Central Coast, Andrew Molera State Park offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Antonelli Pond

Santa Cruz

Please note: Natural Bridges State Beach, which is also located on Delaware Ave., (on the opposite side of the street from Antonelli Pond), is NOT...

Aptos Village Park

Aptos

Aptos Village Park, a 10.3-acre green space in Aptos, Santa Cruz County, along the California Coast, offers a delightful retreat for locals and visitors alike.

Aromas Dog Park

Aromas

Aromas Dog Park is a dog park in Santa Clara County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.

Arroyo Burro Trail

Santa Barbara

This hike is a challenge. It's one of the rare front country hikes that has uphill both on the way up and on the way back, and all of it is steep. It's a...

Asilomar Natural Dunes Natural

Pacific Grove

Asilomar Dunes Natural Preserve in Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, offers a serene escape for both two-legged and four-legged visitors.

Ben Lomond Park

Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond Park, a 1-acre historic neighborhood park in Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz County, California Coast, offers a charming retreat for locals and visitors alike.

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Boulder Creek

Big Basin Redwoods State Park Campgrounds in Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz County, along the California Coast, offer a serene camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Byrne-Milliron Forest

Santa Cruz

The Land Trust owns and manages this property as a working forest, and takes pride in making it available to its members and the public. The forest is a...

Cachagua Community Park

Carmel Valley

Cachagua Community Park is a 14-acre park located in the Cachagua area of Carmel Valley in Monterey County.

Camarillo Grove Park

Camarillo

The dog-friendly Upper Loop is a moderate hike, over 1 mile in length, with an approximate 600 foot vertical differential. You will see both dry southern exposures and northern exposures with cactus species, monkey flower, sumac, and the ever endearing poison oak. This trail crosses

Camino Real Off Leash Dog Area

Ventura

Camino Real Off Leash Dog Area is a dog park in Ventura County in California’s Southern California.

Carmel Walks

Carmel By The Sea

Carmel Walks is a local pet services provider in Carmel By The Sea in California’s Central Coast, near dog-friendly parks and open spaces.

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.

Corriganville Park

Simi Valley

Ray "Crash" Corrigan, a cowboy and actor purchased what would become the Corriganville movie ranch in 1937 for $11,354. The beautiful, rocky Simi Valley landscape was the setting for the filming of hundreds of movies and T.V.

DeLaveaga Park

Santa Cruz

DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, on the Central Coast, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Depot Park

Santa Cruz

Depot Park in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, on the Central Coast, is a vibrant recreational hub offering a range of amenities for visitors of all ages.

Derby Park

Santa Cruz

Derby Park, located in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, on the Central Coast, is a historic gem among the city's public recreation spots.

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.

East Campus Dog Park

Seaside

East Campus Dog Park is a dog park in Monterey County in California’s Central Coast.

East Garrison Dog Park

Marina

East Garrison Dog Park is a dog park in Monterey County in California’s Central Coast.

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

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