Other parks
Emma McCrary Trail
Santa Cruz
Located along the eastern boundary of Pogonip in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, the Emma McCrary Trail offers a picturesque outdoor experience for hikers, bicyclists, equestrians, and dogs on leash.
Read moreFelton Covered Bridge Park
Felton
Felton Covered Bridge Park in Santa Cruz County, California Coast, offers a charming retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
Read moreFrederick Street Park
Santa Cruz
Frederick Street Park, managed by Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation, offers a delightful off-leash area for furry companions to frolic and play.
Read moreFremont Peak State Park
San Juan Bautista
Fremont Peak State Park, located in San Juan Bautista, San Benito County, on the Central Coast, offers a picturesque retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
Read moreFritz Huntsinger Park
Ventura
Located in Ventura, Ventura County, Southern California, Fritz Huntsinger Park spans 16 acres and offers a range of amenities for visitors to enjoy.
Read moreGarland Ranch Regional Park
Carmel Valley
Located 8.6 miles east of Highway 1 on Carmel Valley Road, Garland Ranch Regional Park is 4,462 acres in size with many trails.
Read moreHale Park
Santa Barbara
Hale Park is a dog-friendly park in Santa Barbara in California’s Southern California.
Read moreHans Christian Andersen Park
Solvang
Hans Christian Andersen Park, located in Solvang, Santa Barbara County, is a sprawling 52-acre green space offering a plethora of recreational opportunities for visitors and their furry companions.
Read moreHardie Park
Cayucos
In the charming coastal town of Cayucos, Hardie Park is a hidden gem that offers a perfect blend of relaxation and recreation for both humans and their furry companions.
Read moreHarmon Canyon Preserve
Ventura
Harmon Canyon Preserve, established in 2020, is Ventura's first large-scale nature preserve. At 2,100 acres, visitors enjoy hills and canyons that feature oak groves, stream crossings, and breathtaking views of Southern California mountain ranges, coastlines, and Channel Islands National Park.
Read moreHearst San Simeon State Park
San Simeon
Six miles of SLO County coast near Hearst Castle — leashed dogs welcome at the campgrounds, picnic area, and San Simeon Creek beach.
Read moreHenry Cowell Redwoods
Felton
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, Santa Cruz County, California Coast, is a haven for nature enthusiasts and their furry companions.
Read moreHenry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Felton
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park sprawls across 4,650 acres of mixed redwood and Douglas fir forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains, with the San Lorenzo River running through a deep canyon carved into sandstone. The signature feature is the old-growth coast redwood grove—towering trees that
Read moreHighlands County Park
Ben Lomond
Highlands County Park in Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz County, California Coast, is a 26-acre haven for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
Read moreHobert Park
Ventura
In Ventura, Hobert Park is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by dog owners seeking a tranquil escape in Southern California.
Read moreIslay Hill Open Space
San Luis Obispo
Islay Hill at the eastern tip of the chain of volcanic plugs in San Luis Obispo, is the place to be for our four-legged adventurers.
Read moreJalama Beach Park
Lompoc
Jalama Beach is approximately an hour drive from Santa Barbara and a 45-minute drive from Lompoc. A sign 4.5 miles south of Lompoc off Highway 1 will direct you onto Jalama Road.
Read moreJohnson Ranch Open Space
San Luis Obispo
Enjoy a hike through Johnson Ranch Open Space, a 3.7-mile loop that treats you and your leashed dog to breathtaking vistas of the rolling hills in San Luis Obispo, all conveniently located off the 101 Freeway.
Read moreJuanamaria Park
Ventura
Juanamaria Park, located in Ventura, Ventura County, Southern California, spans 5 acres and offers a range of amenities perfect for a day out with your furry friend.
Read moreKellogg Park
Ventura
Kellogg Park, located in Ventura, Ventura County, Southern California, offers a delightful retreat for dog owners seeking a charming outdoor space to explore with their furry companions.
Read moreKimber Dog Park
Newbury Park
Kimber Dog Park is a dog park in San Diego County in California’s Southern California.
Read moreKiwanis Meadows
Santa Barbara
Kiwanis Meadows is a dog park in Santa Barbara County in California’s Central Coast.
Read moreLa Purisima Mission
Lompoc
Today, La Purísima Mission State Historic Park is considered the most completely restored mission in California, with ten of the original buildings fully restored and furnished, including the church, shops, living quarters, and blacksmith shop. The mission gardens and livestock represent what would have been
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