Featured water fun
Huntington Beach Dog Beach
Huntington Beach
Every salty dog's paradise, Huntington Dog Beach runs about 1.5 miles along the bluffs between Goldenwest and Seapoint streets and is the only stretch of beach in Huntington Beach where dogs are permitted and allowed off-leash.
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Balboa Beach
Balboa
Balboa Beach, located on the Orange County coast in California, offers a delightful seaside escape for both humans and their furry companions.
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Newport Beach
Since 1919, Balboa Island Ferry has been a staple in Newport Beach, California, providing seamless transportation for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians between Balboa Island and Balboa Peninsula.
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Dana Point
Catalina Express - Dana Point offers a convenient and dog-friendly way to embark on an island adventure. With year-round service and up to 30 daily departures, this high-speed ferry service takes travelers to Catalina Island in just an hour.
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Corona Del Mar
Corona del Mar Main Beach, located in Orange County along the California Coast, offers a picturesque setting for water enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Laguna Beach
Dog-friendly Main Beach is the largest and most popular stretch of beach in Laguna Beach, located at the intersection of Broadway and Ocean Avenues along Coast Highway in Orange County, California.
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Balboa
Marina 61 is a dog-friendly boat or houseboat experience in Balboa in California’s Southern California.
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Newport Beach
Located in the historic Balboa Fun Zone waterfront, Newport Beach Boat Rentals is home to Newport Harbor’s largest and most diversified rental fleet.
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Newport Beach
Newport Beach includes more than eight miles of beaches that stretch from the Santa Ana River jetty to Crystal Cove State Park and border Newport Bay.
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Balboa
Located in the charming coastal town of Balboa in Orange County, Newport/Balboa 61 is a family-owned and operated business that has been providing unforgettable water adventures since 1992.
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Newport Beach
Newport/Balboa Boat Rentals, a long-standing establishment in Newport Beach, Orange County, has been family owned and operated since 1992.
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Newport Beach
Pirate Coast Paddle Company is a Stand Up Paddle Board/Kayak business; lessons, tours, events, kids camps, and excursions. The Pirate Coast Paddle beach is a bit hard to find and Google Maps will mislead you a bit.
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Balboa
In Balboa, along the Orange County, California Coast, The Fun Zone Boat Company offers a delightful water adventure for dog owners. Since 1948, this company has been a favorite for live narrated Harbor tours and Dinner cruises in Newport Beach.
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Dog-friendly Laguna Beach and the Orange County coast
The Orange County coast is a dog-friendly paradise The Orange County coastline — stretching from Huntington Beach through Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and Dana Point — is one of the most dog-friendly stretches of coast in Southern California. With dog…
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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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The dog parks worth driving to in Orange County
Orange County has a dog park problem, but it’s the good kind: too many solid options and not enough weekends. The county stretches from beach towns to inland suburbs, and the dog parks reflect that range. Some are sandy and…
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New for you: DogTrekker’s ulti-mutt spring event guide
Spring brings a packed calendar of dog-friendly events across California, from fun runs and beach festivals to wine tastings and costume parades. Many raise funds for animal welfare organizations, so you and your pup can play while making a positive…
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2025 award-winning dog-friendly hotels
From Big Bear's lakefront boutique hotels to Huntington Beach's award-winning resort and West Hollywood's rooftop patios, these 2025 award-winning properties set the standard for dog-friendly hospitality across California. Pack treats and start planning.
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California’s best coastal dog-friendly towns
From Mendocino's Victorian headlands to Laguna Beach's gallery-lined streets, California's best coastal towns have quietly reshaped themselves around four-legged visitors. Expect water bowls at storefronts, treats at hotel check-in and patios where dogs are the guests of honor.
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