Dog-Friendly Activities in Oceanside, CA

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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Oceanside Harbor Walk

Oceanside, CA

Oceanside Harbor Walk

Oceanside Harbor Walk offers a scenic, dog-friendly paved path perfect for leashed pups and their owners in Oceanside, CA. Enjoy a two-mile stroll around the harbor with ocean views, benches and picnic spots. Please note that your furry friend isn't allowed on the sand, pier or in the water. Parking includes free roadside and paid lots—check the harbor website for details.

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Beach House Winery

Oceanside, CA

Beach House Winery

Beach House Winery is a dog-friendly, award-winning winery in Oceanside, CA. Relax outside with Fido and a glass of wine produced on site, and enjoy the ocean and panoramic views of San Diego County. Or, grab a seat at the bar in their beautiful tasting room to sample the wines.

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Guajome Regional Park

Oceanside, CA

Guajome Regional Park

Guajome Park is a dog-friendly park in Oceanside, CA, located 8 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Walk the 4.5 miles of light trafficked trails that run throughout the diverse Southern California habitats such as woodlands, chaparral, wetlands and mixed grasslands. There are also two day-use areas with playgrounds, a basketball court, restrooms and lots of green lawn space perfect for picnicking. Dogs must be leashed at all times. There is a parking fee for day-use hours.

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Stone Brewing Tap Room Oceanside

Oceanside, CA

Stone Brewing Tap Room Oceanside

Stone Brewing Tap Room offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in Oceanside, CA. Bring Fido along while you enjoy a variety of house-brewed ales at one of the many tables in the lush beer garden. Popular flagship beers include the Stone IPA, Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager, Stone Delicious IPA, and the Dayfall Belgian White.

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South O Brewing Company

Oceanside, CA

South O Brewing Company

South O Brewing Company is a pet-friendly taproom in Oceanside, CA. Your leashed pup can join you indoors or at an outdoor table. They offer various craft beverages, including IPAs, pale ales, pilsners and more. Be sure to check out their website for upcoming events and their food vendor schedule.

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San Luis Rey River Trail (Oceanside)

Oceanside, CA

San Luis Rey River Trail (Oceanside)

The San Luis Rey River Trail (Oceanside) is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Oceanside! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the San Luis Rey River Trail (Oceanside). 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.

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Buccaneer Beach Park

Oceanside, CA

Buccaneer Beach Park

Buccaneer Beach Park is a dog-friendly park in Oceanside, CA. The park is located just across the street from the beach. Leashed dogs are welcome in the small park, but not on the adjacent beach.

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Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve

San Diego, CA

Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve

Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve is a dog-friendly preservation area in San Diego, CA. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails on leashes no longer than 8-feet long. Scenery in the canyon includes waterfalls, streamside forest, sycamore trees, a freshwater marsh, and wildlife like mule deer, bobcat, coyote and, raccoons. All recreational activities within the Preserve are day-use only and camping is prohibited.

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Outlets at San Clemente

San Clemente, CA

Outlets at San Clemente

Dogs are welcome to walk outside at this coastal outdoor outlet shopping center with more than 55 stores and eateries. The shopping center has dog-friendly amenities including pet stations and free treats from Customer Service. The Outlets at San Clemente is conveniently located off the I-5 freeway between Los Angeles and San Diego.

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Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park

Encinitas, CA

Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park

Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park is located within Encinitas Community Park in Encinitas, CA. This 2-acre dog park features areas for small dogs, timid or first-time dogs, and a large lawn open to all. Dogs must be leashed when walking to and from the designated off-leash area. The park is closed for maintenance on Thursdays from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM.

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North Beach

Del Mar, CA

North Beach

North Beach is a dog-friendly beach in Del Mar, CA. Dogs are allowed off-leash during the off-season, between the day after Labor Day through June 15th. During the summer from June 16th through Labor Day, pups are only allowed off-leash from dawn until 8:00 AM. Otherwise, dogs are still welcome on the beach but must remain leashed. A dog license must be affixed to the collar, and leashes cannot exceed six feet.

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South Buena Vista Park

Vista, CA

South Buena Vista Park

South Buena Vista Park is a large park offering dog-friendly off-leash hours in Vista, CA. The park has shaded areas for wandering in and out of the trees and open spaces for running. There is a doggie drinking fountain and several waste bag stations. For the humans, there are many benches, a basketball court and a fenced-in playground. Check their website for current off-leash hours.

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San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve Rios (East) Trail

Solana Beach, CA

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve Rios (East) Trail

The Rios (East) Trail is an easy 1.2-mile hike in the San Elijo Ecological Reserve in Solana Beach, CA. This dog-friendly trail runs close to the lagoon and allows one to enjoy wetland plants and birds. This beautiful area is still close to the highway, and parts of it can be muddy. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Find the trailhead at the end of Rios Ave, where you also find on-street parking.

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Santa Margarita River Trail

Fallbrook, CA

Santa Margarita River Trail

Santa Margarita River Trail is a dog-friendly, 5-mile path in Fallbrook, CA. Enjoy varying terrain and beautiful views. Visitors are often surprised to see so many broad water impoundments along the river which are the work of the California golden beaver. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

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Montiel Park

San Marcos, CA

Montiel Park

Bring Fido for fun at Montiel Park, a dog-friendly community space in San Marcos, CA. The amenities include a basketball court, disc golf course and picnic tables. Fido must stay leashed on the grounds, but an off-leash dog park is on-site.

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One Paseo

San Diego, CA

One Paseo

One Paseo is a dog-friendly urban village of shops and restaurants in San Diego, Ca. Fido is welcome to join you at an umbrella-covered table on their outdoor patio. Or, take a stroll with Fido through the outdoor Art Walk - North San Diego County's largest outdoor display of public art.

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Carlsbad Strawberry Company

Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad Strawberry Company

Carlsbad Strawberry Company in Carlsbad, CA, is pet-friendly during pumpkin patch season in the fall. Bring Fido along to pick out the perfect pumpkins, take photos with curated displays, and on weekends you can enjoy games and food. Dogs are not allowed in the spring and summer strawberry patches.

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Lakeview Park

San Marcos, CA

Lakeview Park

Park is out away from main highway in a newer neighborhood. Had a walking trail around a duck pond. Nice morning walk. Only negative is small parking lot. Ended up parking a few blocks away but was a nice find.

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San Elijo State Beach

Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA

San Elijo State Beach

San Elijo State Beach in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, offers dog-friendly campgrounds, paved roads and trails. Dogs must be on a six-foot leash at all times. Dogs are not permitted on the beach.

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