Dog Friendly Activities in Malibu, CA

There are 16 dog friendly activities in Malibu. 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 Malibu.

Pet Friendly Solstice Canyon
Solstice Canyon Bring your leashed pup out for some exercise on this mild hike, which affords breathtaking ocean views. Solstice Canyon in Malibu, CA, features several options for easy, moderate, or strenuous hikes through coastal sage scrub and riparian plant communities. Visitors can enjoy a picnic, a shady stroll along the Solstice Canyon Trail, a challenging climb up the Rising Sun Trail or a stop at the perennial waterfall! See Details
Pet Friendly Leo Carrillo State Park
Leo Carrillo State Park Fido is welcome at dog-friendly Leo Carrillo State Park in Malibu, CA. Leashed dogs are allowed at the park's day use areas, campground, and North Beach located north of lifeguard tower 3. Dogs are not permitted on the park's backcountry trails or South Beach, located south of lifeguard tower 3. Parking fees apply. See Details
Zuma Canyon Loop Trail Zuma Canyon Loop Trail is a pleasant pet-friendly hike in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Leashed pets can join their humans as they hike along this trail in Malibu, CA. Please note that the creek that runs through the canyon flows all year but, at times, can be only a trickle. See Details
Charmlee Wilderness Park Charmlee Wilderness Park is a recreation area on over 532 acres in the best of the Santa Monica Mountains Coastal Slope Environment. This pet-friendly park in Malibu, CA, welcomes leashed pups to explore the over eight miles of hiking trails and picnic sites. See Details
Grotto Trail You and Fido can hike along the pet-friendly Grotto Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in Malibu, CA. This 3-mile out-and-back hike takes you to a secluded grotto. Although dogs are not allowed in the cave, you and your pup will find plenty of fun and exercise along the beautiful trail as you travel to it. Dogs must be leashed at all times. See Details
Point Mugu State Park The pet-friendly Point Mugu State Park in Malibu, CA, is located in the Santa Monica Mountains and features five miles of ocean shoreline with rocky bluffs, beaches and sand dunes. Leashed pets are welcome throughout the day-use areas, including campgrounds, but not permitted on any backcountry trails or dirt roads. You'll find over 70 miles of hiking trails and beach activities like swimming, body surfing and fishing here. See Details
Mishe Mokwa to Tri-Peaks and Sandstone Peak Mishe Mokwa to Tri-Peaks and Sandstone Peak is a dog-friendly, moderately easy, 6.8-mile hike in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Located in Malibu, CA, this year-round path welcomes leashed pups and takes an average of 3 hours to complete with Fido. See Details
Malibu Bluffs Park Malibu Bluffs Park is a beautiful area with gorgeous ocean views in Malibu, CA. This dog-friendly recreation area welcomes leashed pups to join their owners at this space which features a walking track, trails, picnic areas, a playground, soccer fields and restrooms. See Details
Corral Canyon Trail Explore miles of unspoiled nature in the Santa Monica Mountains with your leashed pup on this moderately challenging path. The dog-friendly 2.4-mile Corral Canyon Trail loop features mountain and canyon views in Malibu, CA. See Details
LA/Malibu's Wild Beauty-EcoCultural Hike 'LA/Malibu's Wild Beauty-EcoCultural Hike' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Andrew. Contact host prior to booking as prior approval is required to bring Fido along. You and your pooch will enjoy a hike along the coast as your host provides a fresh new perspective of the story of the wildlife, people and the past of LA. The experience lasts 4 hours and can accommodate up to 8 guests ages 2 and up. Guests should have no major physical health concerns affected by prolonged walking exercise. Guests should be comfortable hiking on dirt trails with occasional gravel or rocky ground and on uneven and sloped. Rates start at $110 per person. See Details
Malibu Country Mart Malibu Country Mart is a beautiful pet-friendly place to spend the afternoon with your pup by the ocean. It has world-class gardens, a park, and a playground. There are also plenty of shops, restaurants, and cafes. Dogs must be leashed at all times throughout the market, and humans should make sure to clean up after their pets. See Details
Escondido Falls Trail Hike the 4-mile out-and-back dog-friendly Escondido Falls Trail with your pup to visit the stunning 200-foot waterfall. The trail located in Malibu, CA, is steep, and there are some creek crossings at which times the water can be high, so make sure your dog can handle the hike before embarking on it. Dogs must be leashed at all times. See Details
Sandstone Peak Trail If you and your leashed pup are experienced hikers looking for more than a leisurely trail, head up the dog-friendly Sandstone Peak Trail in Malibu, CA! This 6.25-mile loop trail has an elevation gain of 1,075 feet and provides expansive views of the surrounding area once you reach the summit. See Details
Castro Crest from Latigo Canyon Road You and your pup can explore the scenic saddles and the green canyon at Castro Crest from Latigo Canyon Road. This is a dog-friendly 3.8-mile hike in Malibu, CA, which offers stunning views of the mountains. Please note that the summit is privately owned and closed to the public. See Details
Trancas Canyon Park Trancas Canyon Park is a pet-friendly community recreation area in Malibu, CA. Fido can join you at this ADA-accessible park which features things for the whole family, including a dog park, playground, picnic shelter and tables, soccer field and more! See Details
Dog Park at Trancas Canyon Park Bring Fido to play off-leash at the dog park in Trancas Canyon Park in Malibu, CA! Fido can socialize with his pet companions in this large fenced-in space featuring a pavilion, benches, agility equipment and more. See Details
Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park Your pup is welcome to join you while hiking the trails of Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park in Encino, CA! The pet-friendly recreation area is contiguous with the 20,000-acre urban wilderness park called the “Big Wild.” The park is accessible from the San Fernando Valley at San Vincente Mountain Park and West Los Angeles at the end of Westridge Road. See Details
Simi Dog Park Pets will love to run and play off-leash at the fenced Simi Dog Park in Simi Valley, CA. The park features both a large dog and small dog area, water, parking, and picnic tables. See Details
Conejo Creek Dog Park Conejo Creek Dog Park in Thousand Oaks, CA, was designed for the benefit and enjoyment of the community's dogs and their human families! The 3.5-acre park has separate areas for small dogs under 30 lbs and large dogs over 30 lbs. This recreation area includes dog water fountains, Mutt-Mitt dispensers, picnic tables, shade structures, benches and lights. The park is closed every Thursday from 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM and all day on the 3rd Thursday of every month for maintenance. See Details
Lower Canyonback Trail Spend a few hours with Fido on the Lower Canyonback Trail in Los Angeles, CA. This pet-friendly 4.2-mile hike ascends Canyonback Ridge. Enjoy beautiful views of west LA, Santa Monica Bay, the Santa Monica Mountains and the Getty Museum. See Details
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