Dog-Friendly Activities Near SBP Airport

Well-behaved leashed dogs are allowed to join their owners in the pet-friendly outdoor areas and at the picnic tables at Avila Valley Barn in San Luis Obispo, CA. This popular spot is a great place to stop and buy fresh produce, including delicious fruit and vegetables that are grown locally. You and your pooch can pick up a pie or bakery treat to enjoy on the picnic tables, or grab an ice cream on the way to Avila Beach. There are hayrides, farm pets and you can even pick your own fruit. If Fido makes a mess, you'll find a pet waste station on the grounds, too.

Nestled in the heart of California’s Central Coast wine country, Saucelito Canyon Vineyard & Winery is a historic family–run estate in Arroyo Grande Valley, featuring the oldest commercial Zinfandel vines in San Luis Obispo County. Fido is welcome on their dog-friendly patio where visitors can enjoy tastings daily overlooking rolling vineyard hills.

The pet-friendly Sunset Drive-In in San Luis Obispo, CA, will give you a dose of nostalgia and a fun evening out at this old-fashioned drive-in theater. Fido is welcome providing he is quiet and doesn't bark consistently.

Pick up a delicious picnic lunch from the Avila Valley Barn before hopping on the 2.5-mile Bob Jones City to the Sea Trail (which starts right behind the farm) in San Luis Obispo, CA. The paved, dog-friendly trail winds its way through the Avila Valley, following a beautiful stream all the way to Avila Beach. Either of the town’s two off-leash dog beaches (Olde Port Beach and Fisherman’s Beach) can be accessed by walking a half mile past the trail’s official end in the somewhat narrow bike line on Avila Beach Drive.

Breakaway Tours offers canines and their companions the chance to explore San Luis Obispo Wine Country in style. The dog-friendly tour group picks up dog owners and their leashed pets from their local lodging and takes them, in private, air-conditioned vehicles, to four dog-friendly wineries of their choice! Owners can tack on a winery picnic lunch, complete with Scooby Snacks, to their tour. Rates start at $350, plus a pet cleaning fee.

Wolff Vineyards, located in San Luis Obispo, CA, is a vineyard that welcomes wine connoisseurs at their tasting room and outdoor picnic area. Fido is welcome to join you at this pet-friendly vineyard while you enjoy your day.

Reservoir Canyon Loop is a dog-friendly, moderately challenging route in San Luis Obispo, CA. Fido is welcome to tag along to explore this trail, slightly over five miles with a waterfall. Please note your furry friend must remain on a leash.

Bring Fido to the dog-friendly Ancient Owl Beer Garden & Bottle Shoppe in San Luis Obispo, CA. This local attraction invites pet parents and their pups to visit inside the taproom or outside on the shaded brick patio. Visitors can enjoy craft beer, hard seltzer and kombucha with a bite from rotating food trucks.

Laguna Lake Dog Park in San Luis Obispo, CA, offers a fully fenced, off-leash space where dogs can run, play and socialize. This 3-acre park features separate areas for large and small dogs, agility equipment, and multiple surfaces, such as grass, bark mulch, and gravel. Surrounding amenities include walking trails, a disc golf course and more. On-site perks include a double-gated entry, dog water stations, restrooms and ADA-accessible parking.

Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly Felsman Loop Trail at Ferrini Ranch Open Space in San Luis Obispo, CA. This loop path spans just under 2.5 miles and is considered moderate in difficulty. Owners and their dogs can enjoy a workout alongside fellow outdoor enthusiasts walking, biking and horseback riding. The path is steep and has some drop-offs the higher you go, so dogs must remain leashed.

Bring Fido to the dog-friendly San Luis Obispo Public Market in San Luis Obispo, CA. Leashed pups are welcome outside at this local market that features tons of merchants selling delicious tacos, burgers, pizzas, acai bowls, coffee, cookies, ice cream, chocolates and beverages. A hairdresser, ballroom instructor, lifestyle brand and general store is also on site!

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art is a free, dog-friendly public museum in San Luis Obispo, CA. Leashed Fido is welcome to peruse the many types of art with you. The exhibits change frequently and feature talented Californian artists.

The Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Museum in San Luis Obispo, CA is pet friendly. Well-behaved dogs are allowed to walk with their owners in the museum, adjacent to the gift shop. Visitors to the museum will find a collection of artifacts from different eras.

SLO Cider Co. is a cider tasting room with a large outdoor seating area and lots of ciders to try. Dogs are welcome to join their owners outside.

The Railroad Safety Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in San Luis Obispo! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Railroad Safety Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.