Charmlee Wilderness Park

Dogs are welcome at Leo Carrillo State Park! The park's day use sections, campsite, and the beach north of lifeguard tower 3 are all dog-friendly. Backcountry routes and the beach south of lifeguard tower 3 are off-limits to dogs. The daily parking rate is $12. From 10 p.m. until 8 a.m., the gate is locked. After 10 p.m., there will be no admission.

The Mishe Mokwa to Mount Allen Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is a reasonably simple 6-mile hike that takes around 3 hours with Petzooie to accomplish.

The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area's Zuma Canyon Trailhead is a beautiful hike. Leashed (no more than six feet) pets are welcome to accompany their owners on this walk, which is a beautiful area to see the seasons change. A diverse tree canopy creates a vibrant fall and winter season. The creek that runs through the canyon is active all year, yet it can be a trickle at times.

Zuma Canyon Loop Trail is a pleasant hike in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Leashed (no longer than six feet) pets are welcome to join their humans as they hike along this trail, which is a wonderful spot to take in the changing seasons. A variety of trees make for a colorful fall and winter season. The creek that runs through the canyon flows all year, but at times can be only a trickle.

Head up the Sandstone Peak Walk if you and your dog are experienced hikers seeking for more than a leisurely trail. This 6.25-mile circular route features a 1,075-foot elevation increase and offers wide views of the surrounding area once you reach the peak. Dogs should always be leashed, and their owners should tidy up after their pets.

Hike the Grotto Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area with Petzooie. A quiet grotto awaits you on this 3-mile out-and-back journey. Although dogs are not permitted inside the grotto, the picturesque walk that leads there will provide plenty of entertainment and exercise for you and your dog. At all times, dogs must be leashed.