Dog Park Locations

Mission Creek Preserve in Desert Hot Springs, California, is a dog-friendly nature preserve with historic structures and a dusty pathway where you can stroll your leashed dog. You'll see ancient structures and beautiful desert plant groups along the way, all with the backdrop of Southern California's tallest peak. Remember to clean up after your dog.

Frog's Leap Winery allows leashed dogs in the gardens and barrel room. Four exceptional wines are presented in a relaxed setting during the seated tasting.

Bernal Heights' best hidden secret is this lovely little park. It's a terrific area for dogs to socialize and play catch with their owners. It's also a fantastic area for dog owners to meet up with other dog owners. Although posted signs state that dogs must be kept on a leash, most people let their dogs run free. The beauty of this park is that owners pick up after their dogs, and dogs are amazingly friendly toward other dogs and people, perhaps because it is a tiny park and owners are near by. The park is primarily made up of grass, with walkways and numerous trees. At the top of the hill, there is a fenced-in baseball pitch, two fenced-in kiddie playgrounds, and fenced-in BBQ places.

This winery, which is operated by a husband and couple, has a pleasant, friendly, inviting ambiance, as well as lovely surroundings and great wines. While you enjoy samples and chatting with their kind and knowledgeable wine consultants, dogs are allowed to sit at your feet.

Certain portions of Samuel P. Taylor State Park are dog-friendly. This state park's lone dog-friendly trail is the Cross Marin Trail cycling path. It follows the historic North Pacific Coast Railroad right-of-way into the Golden Gate National Recreation Area for about three miles along Lagunitas Creek. Some campgrounds in the region allow you to camp amid the redwoods. Samuel P. Taylor State Park is open from 8 a.m. to sunset every day of the week.

The Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park in Mendocino is a pet-friendly destination. You and Fido can stroll along the half-mile seaside route to the 1909 lighthouse. You don't have to leave Petzooie outdoors once you arrive at the ancient building; they can go inside with you and browse around. The park is open from sunrise to sunset every day of the week.

This dog-friendly winery, which is part of the Madera Wine Trail, produces award-winning Syrah, which you may try during a tasting. From birth to finish, organically cultivated grapes ensure a high-quality experience.

Some pet-friendly campgrounds and day-use areas can be found at Sue-Meg State Park. Dogs are not permitted on the beaches or paths of this one-square-mile park, which is surrounded by shrubs. If you want to come on a specific day, you should call the park directly to find out when they open.

Pacific Beach welcomes pets. You may walk your dog along beautiful dunes stretching from the Crystal Pier to Pacific Beach Drive. Between November 1 and March 31, dogs are not permitted on the beach, boardwalk, or nearby parks between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Between April 1 and October 31, dogs are not permitted on the beach, boardwalk, or nearby parks between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Dogs must be on a leash at all other times. Dog owners must clean up after their pets.

In the authorized area of this Petaluma park, your pet will enjoy exploring off-leash with you. Because the location is not fenced, exercise caution.