Dog-Friendly Things To Do near Central Coast

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Cannery Row

Monterey

Welcome to Cannery Row in Monterey, California, the most popular vacation destination on California's Central Coast. This historic waterfront district on Monterey Bay was made famous by writer John Steinbeck, who illustrated Cannery Row life in his colorful stories.

Carmel Beach

Carmel By The Sea

Carmel Beach is known for its white sands and the clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. It is particularly popular among dog owners because dogs are allowed to roam off-leash under the supervision of their owners.

Faria Beach Park

Ventura

Campsites at Faria Beach Park in Ventura, Ventura County, California, are highly sought after by outdoor enthusiasts seeking a picturesque coastal retreat.

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.

Foster Park

Ventura

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

Hobson Beach Park

Ventura

Located North of Faria Beach Park and the Rincon Parkway along Highway 1 off the Ventura Freeway, Hobson Beach Park in Ventura, Ventura County, California offers a picturesque coastal escape for visitors and their furry companions.

Mitchell’s Cove Beach

Santa Cruz

Mitchell's Cove Beach, located in Santa Cruz, offers a picturesque coastal retreat for both locals and visitors. Administered by the City of Santa Cruz, this serene beach welcomes leashed dogs at all times.

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.

Pismo Beach Welcome Center

Pismo Beach

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

Roaring Camp Railroads

Felton

Roaring Camp Railroads is a family-friendly (dogs included, of course) railroad that operates steam excursion trains on a narrow-gauge track once used to haul giant redwood logs from the forest.

Serra Cross Park

Ventura

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

Ventura Harbor Village

Ventura

Ventura Harbor Village is a dog-friendly coastal destination offering plenty of fun for both you and your dog.

Ventura Pier

Ventura

Since 1872, the Ventura Pier has stood as a symbol of Ventura County's rich history and natural resources.

17 Mile Drive

Pebble Beach

17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, Monterey County, is a renowned scenic route that captivates visitors with its breathtaking coastal views and lush Del Monte Forest.

Arroyo Burro Beach

Santa Barbara

While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice control prior to removing your dog’s leash.

Commemorative Air Force Museum

Camarillo

The Commemorative Air Force Museum in Camarillo, Los Angeles County, Southern California, is a must-visit destination for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Their mission is to honor American Military Aviation through flight, exhibition, and remembrance.

Dallidet Adobe and Gardens

San Luis Obispo

Tucked away in a quiet corner of San Luis Obispo is the Dallidet Adobe & Gardens.

Harford Pier

San Luis Obispo

The Harford Pier, established in 1873 by John Harford, stands as a historic landmark in San Luis Obispo County.

Laguna Seca Recreation Area

Salinas

Located in California’s beautiful central coast, Laguna Seca Recreation Area, part of Monterey County Parks, is a must-see for naturists, hikers, bicyclists and anyone that enjoys the outdoors.

Lake Nacimiento

Bradley

Lake Nacimiento, part of Monterey County Parks, covers over 5,000 surface acres surrounded by 165 miles of scenic shoreline, unspoiled wilderness, mountains, river canyons, oak and pine forests, spring waterfalls and abundant wildlife.

Mission San Miguel Arcangel

San Miguel

Mission San Miguel Arcangel, founded in 1797, stands as a significant historical and cultural landmark in San Miguel, San Luis Obispo County, on California's Central Coast.

Monarch Butterfly Grove

Pismo Beach

Monarch Butterfly Grove is a dog-friendly attraction in Pismo Beach in California’s Central Coast, near dog-friendly parks and open spaces.

Monterey Bay Whale Watch Boat

Monterey

Monterey Bay Whale Watch offers year-round whale watching trips to observe the spectacular diversity and abundance of whales and dolphins inhabiting the Bay. Monterey is the best place in the nation to view a variety of marine mammals and seabirds.

Moss Landing KOA Express

Moss Landing

Moss Landing is a nature-lover's paradise founded in the 1800s as a seaport and fishing village. Located in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, it offers a little bit of something for everyone.

Ocean Mesa

Santa Barbara

"Camping Santa Barbara Style!" Ocean Mesa Campground at El Capitan Canyon is the premier dog-friendly campground on the beautiful California Central Coast.

Olde Port Beach

Avila Beach

Olde Port Beach, located in Avila Beach along the San Luis Obispo County coast, is a haven for both two-legged and four-legged beach enthusiasts. This sheltered cove boasts soft sand, gentle waves, and plenty of off-leash fun for furry companions.

Ostrichland USA

Solvang

Ostrichland USA in Solvang, Santa Barbara County, on the Central Coast is a must-visit destination for those looking to interact with ostriches and emus up close.

Oxnard Welcome Center

Oxnard

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

Saddle Mountain Ranch

Carmel By The Sea

Saddle Mountain Ranch is a dog-friendly activity in Carmel By The Sea in California’s Central Coast.

Salinas Welcome Center

Salinas

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

San Lorenzo Park

King City

San Lorenzo Park, part of Monterey County Parks, is as picturesque as the Salinas Valley which surrounds it.

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

San Luis Obispo

The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art in San Luis Obispo County on the Central Coast is a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts and pet owners alike.

Santa Cruz

La Selva Beach

Santa Cruz is a dog-friendly activity in La Selva Beach in California’s Central Coast.

Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA

Watsonville

The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California Coast, is a versatile and award-winning destination, located just seven miles from the coast.

Solvang Trolley and Carriage

Santa Ynez

The Solvang Trolley, also known as The Honen ("The Hen" in Danish), was introduced when Axel Nielsen hired Chris Kleebo to build a motorized, Danish-style Streetcar in 1964 that would pick up shoppers from the Solvang Lutheran Home to take them to Nielsen's Market, and

Toro Creek Dog Beach

Morro Bay

Toro Creek Dog Beach in Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, California Coast, is a haven for furry companions to frolic freely along its mile-long stretch of sandy shoreline.

Ventura Oaks

Oak View

In beautiful Ventura County, situated just 2 miles from beautifulLake Casitas, only 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean, and just 5 milesfrom the historic city of Ojai.