There are 7 dog friendly activities in Escondido. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Escondido.
Palomar Mountain State Park
Palomar Mountain State Park in Palomar Mountain, CA is dog friendly. This park welcomes pets on paved roads and campgrounds but pets must stay leashed and stay with you in a tent or vehicle during nighttime hours. Fido can join you on a leash under six feet on the trail around Doane Pond and Myers Fire Road.
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La Jolla Colony Dog Park
La Jolla Colony Dog Park is a pet-friendly recreational area in San Diego, CA. This park features a large, fenced area for dogs of any size. There are benches and shaded areas as well. Bring Fido to get some exercise and meet new friends.
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Marian Bear Memorial Park
Leashed dogs are welcome to explore plenty of wide open spaces at Marian Bear Memorial Park in San Diego, CA. The pet-friendly park is located in San Clemente Canyon and provides a natural setting in the midst of a bustling urban area. Enjoy over three miles of mostly flat trails along the length of the canyon. More challenging hiking is available on the trails in several of the finger canyons leading up to the mesa tops. Major entries to the park are off Genesee Avenue and Regents Road where parking and picnic areas with restroom facilities are available.
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Barker Valley Trail
Barker Valley Trail is a dog-friendly, moderately easy, 7.5 mile hike located in Cleveland National Forest in Palomar Mountain, CA, that will take about 4 hours to complete with Fido. On this trail you will actually descend on the way in and then ascend on the way out. The very slow and steady incline, allows for an inverse hike that isn't utterly exhausting. The trail can be hot throughout the year, and it is important to bring plenty of water along. Turn west from Highway 79 at a point 6.5 miles northwest of Warner Springs (mile 41.9 according to the roadside mileage markers). Continue up the mostly unpaved Palomar Divide Road for 7.8 miles to the Barker Valley Spur trailhead on the left (west) side. This road is subject to closure during and after bad weather. Also note that since the trailhead and the hiking route lie within national forest territory, you must post a National Forest Adventure Pass on your parked car.
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Hollandia Park
Hollandia Park is a dog-friendly park in San Marcos, CA. The amenities of the park include an amphitheater, horseshoe pits, picnic shelters and walking trails. Please keep Fido leashed while you enjoy the outdoors together. A fenced dog park is also on site.
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Village Park Trail
Your pet will find plenty of smells to investigate on the Village Park Trail in Encinitas, CA. This lovely, dog-friendly natural trail, which is rarely crowded, welcomes dogs off-leash. The path can be found East of El Camino Real between Encinitas Boulevard and Mountain Vista Road.
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Barnett Ranch Preserve
Barnett Ranch Preserve is a dog-friendly, 728-acre reserve in Ramona, CA. There are 4 miles of multi-use trails including a 2.5-mile loop for walking, running, biking and horseback-riding. Be prepared to bring lots of water as there is no water source. Be on the lookout for wildlife including coyotes and the possibility of mountain lions. There are no trash cans on the hiking trails, so you'll need to pack out any trash as you exit. Please ensure Fido is leashed at all times.
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Monserate Mountain Preserve
Monserate Mountain Preserve in Fallbrook, CA, has a dog-friendly trail featuring a 1.5-mile climb to the summit for panoramic views of the ocean and mountains. Be sure to bring water for both you and Fido. Please note that it is too hot in the summer to bring a dog along. The trailhead is just east of I-15 at the Stewart Canyons and Pankey Road intersection. Leashed dogs are welcome on many of the Fallbrook Land Conservancy Preserves.
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Emerald Isle Golf Course
Emerald Isle Golf Course is a dog-friendly golf course in Oceanside, CA. This executive course welcomes dogs on the course with their owners for a rambling round, as long as they are leashed and well-behaved.
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Carruth Cellars
Carruth Cellars flagship Urban Winery and Tasting Room, located in Solana Beach, CA welcomes dogs on their outdoor patio. Order wine by the glass, bottle, or try a flight of five one-ounce pours, and snack from a delicious charcuterie board. Reservations are not required or accepted.
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Hatfield Creek Vineyards and Winery
Hatfield Creek Vineyards and Winery is a dog-friendly award-winning winery in Ramona, CA. Your leashed, well-behaved dog is welcome to join you in the courtyard or at an outdoor table at the tasting room building. Try their 2018 Estate Bonbon, 2014 Happy Daze, or 2017 Syrah while you're visiting. Ask a staff member about their memorial row in the vineyard, or how to 'adopt a vine' in honor of someone you love.
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Ebullition Brew Works
Ebullition Brew Works is a dog-friendly tasting room and music venue in Vista. Fido is welcome to join you both indoors and out while you enjoy tasty craft beers and listen to live bands. Order a pint of the Attaboy Irish Red Ale, and bowl of water for your pup.
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Annie's Canyon Trail
Annie's Canyon Trail is a dog-friendly trail located on the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve in Solana Beach, CA. The trail is a moderate-to-strenuous one-mile loop. Dogs are welcome on the trail if they are cleaned up after and on a leash no longer than six feet. It is recommended that pets do not go on the strenuous part of the trail. Annie's Canyon Trail is open from sunrise to sunset.
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Rancho Bernardo Dog Park
Bring Fido for fun and exercise at Rancho Bernardo Dog Park in San Diego, CA. This dog park is an off-leash zone that features three separate fenced areas for pets of different sizes as well as water, benches, and shade.
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Venetian Gondola Ride, North County
'Venetian Gondola Ride, North County' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Black Swan. Enjoy a gondola ride through the inlets of Lake San Marcos with your pooch. Dogs are welcome, but must remain in the boat at all times. The experience lasts 1 hour and can accommodate up to 4 guests ages 2 and up. Rates start at $70 per person.
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Bates Nut Farm
Bates Nut Farm is a dog-friendly attraction in Valley Center, CA. The farm started out as a walnut farm, but now sells a variety of nuts from all over the world. Pistachios, pecans, cashews, peanuts, pignolias, sunflower seeds and much more can be bought in their retail store. The nuts are raw or roasted, spiced up or plain. Dogs on a leash are always welcome, however, please be courteous and clean up after your 4-legged friend if necessary. Dogs are not allowed inside the store.
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Rancho Penãsquitos Linear Dog Park
Rancho Penãsquitos Linear Dog Park is a securely fenced pet-friendly space in San Diego, CA. There are two separate areas for large and small dogs, a double-gated entrance and benches. Visitors should note that both sections are large dirt plots and the park does not have any shaded areas. A water fountain is provided and is accessible during the summer months.
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Create an Abstract Landscape Painting
'Create an Abstract Landscape Painting' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Charley. This upgrade on a “wine and paint” class includes being guided through the process of creating your own framed abstract painting, each one unique by color way and shape. The experience takes place in the artist's house, which is dog-friendly too. The experience lasts 2.5 hours and can accommodate up to 10 guests ages 11 and up. Rates start at $65 per person.
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Authentic SD: Hike, Drink & Dine
'Authentic SD: Hike, Drink & Dine' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Phoenix. Although your host offers a number of different hike options, the pet-friendly option is the Country Hike. This trip will take you up Iron Mountain or Mt. Woodson, which are both great for sunset picnics. Afterwards, enjoy a happy hour at a local brewery or cocktail. The experience lasts 4 hours and can accommodate up to 6 guests ages 21 and up. Experience does not include cost of food and drinks, fee is for guided experience. Rates start at $27 per person.
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Carlsbad Premium Outlets
Carlsbad Premium Outlets is a dog-friendly open-air shopping center where Fido is welcome on-leash in the outdoor areas. While the property welcomes pets, owners must confirm dog policies before entering shops.
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