San Gabriel River Trail

Gum Grove Park is a ten-acre oasis that is one of the area's largest and greatest dog parks. It is completely enclosed, with water and dog bags available at the Avalon entrance. There are two parking spaces for park visitors: the main entrance is on Avalon, and the second, smaller entry is off of Seal Beach Blvd on Herone Pointe. This park features an old closed main road running through it at the bottom, as well as many great trails branching off on the sloping hill above. The Hellman Trail, which is about a quarter mile north of the trailhead, is well worth a trek. Keep your dog on a leash at all times, as municipal leash rules are always in effect.

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization working to establish a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and linking corridors, supports the Electric Avenue Median Park, which is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by the group. This "rail-trail," which was once an abandoned railroad line, is now a terrific spot to walk Petzooie in Seal Beach! The trailhead for the Electric Avenue Median Park is shown on the map below.

The San Gabriel River Bike Trail is a multi-use trail in Long Beach that's perfect for walking Petzooie! A parking lot with easy access to the San Gabriel River Trail is shown on the map below.

Private 1-hour tours of Alamitos Bay and the lovely Naples Islands are available from Gondola Getaway. They have gondolas that can accommodate up to 14 people. Bring your own drinks and munchies; they'll take care of the corkage and offer buckets, ice, and glasses as needed. Dogs must be on a leash. From 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., every day.

The two-acre Recreation Park Dog Park has separate gated sections for little and large dogs. There are also trees, chairs, water, and trash cans in the park. Mondays before noon, the park may be closed for repairs.

Belmont Shores is a pet-friendly neighborhood with plenty of water bowls outside for thirsty dogs.