Dog-Friendly Activities in Pismo Beach, CA

Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove is pet-friendly. This lovely spot includes a short paved trail that will lead you and your pooch on a grand tour of butterflies. Check out their website to find out when the season opening hours are. They are open every day of the week during the season and the trail is accessible during all hours.

This 11 acre park is very popular among dog walkers. It has a children's playground, and overlooks the ocean. You can see sea birds resting on the cliffs while walking around the park. It is also popular for art walks on the 1st Sunday of the month.

Pismo Beach Pier, located in Pismo Beach, CA, is pet friendly. Although dogs are not permitted on the pier, leashed pups are welcome to join you for a leashed stroll along the sand. The 60-acre regional beach, pier and promenade includes restrooms, sand showers, volleyball courts, children's play equipment, benches, drinking fountains and many ocean recreation opportunities are available. Pismo Creek can be observed with a variety of bird life by walking down Addie Street where the creek merges into the ocean.

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.

Located next to the volcanic plug, Morro Rock in Morro Bay, Bay Cruisers is a dog-friendly boat rental and cruise company. You and seven friends can jump on board one of the small cruisers and take yourselves for a ride around the bay, no experience is needed to master the easy to use boats. Boat rentals start at $100 for an hour, and Fido is welcome for a $10 pet fee.

Olde Port Beach is a dog-friendly beach in San Luis Obispo, CA. This popular spot is the first beach you will find after crossing the bridge out of Avila and into Port San Luis. It welcomes dogs to play off leash. This stretch of sand is enclosed on each end by a cliff, so pups can’t get too far. It has parking along the road and a ramp down to the sand along with one pet waste station. The beach is accessible all the time, but lifeguards are seasonal.

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.

Morro Bay Dog Beach, also known as Toro Creek Dog Beach, is a pet-friendly area along the shore in Cayucos, CA. Bring your dog for a leashed walk on the beach, and remember to clean up any mess left behind. The stretch of sand is open daily, but note that the terrain to access the shoreline is steep and uneven.

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.

Fido is welcome to join you for a pet-friendly tour hosted by Lost Isle Adventures in Morro Bay, CA. Leashed and well-behaved dogs can accompany you aboard the Lost Isle as it cruises through beautiful Morro Bay. Pick a sunset cruise and cast your eyes across beautiful bay scenery and local wildlife. The Lost Isle has a full bar so sit back and relax with a beer, wine, or tropical cocktail. Bottomless mimosas are offered all weekend long!

Alapay Cellars Tasting Room in Avila Beach, CA is pet friendly. Bring Fido along while you enjoy a tasting of their French-oak aged red, white and dessert wines in an aquatic and cozy cellar atmosphere. They offer bottles to go as well as apparel and other gifts. Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to visit the pet-friendly El Moro Elfin Forest in Baywood-Los Osos, CA. Leashed dogs and their owners can explore the 90-acre outdoor recreation area on the southeastern shore of Morro Bay, featuring walking and hiking trails. Owners can utilize the Mutt Mitt dispensers at every forest entrance to keep the nature preserve clean. Visitors should be aware of their surroundings, including the resident coyotes, who are occasionally seen on or next to the boardwalk.

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.

W.O.O.F Pac Park is a 3 acre off-leash dog park in Santa Maria, CA. W.O.O.F. stands for "Winners Of Off-leash Freedom" and Fido is sure to expend plenty of energy when exercising and playing on this expansive grassy open space. W.O.O.F Pac Park has fully-fenced areas for large and small dogs, double entry gates, canine drinking fountains, and benches for seating. Restrooms are located nearby.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at this 9-acre Morro Bay park's walking paths.

Pismo State Beach in Oceano, CA, is a dog-friendly area that welcomes Fido on a leash. Dogs are allowed on the beach and park trails but must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet at all times. Dogs are not permitted at the Pismo Dune Preserve or at Oso Flaco Lake.

Morro Bay State Park is a dog-friendly park in Morro Bay, CA. The park features lagoon and natural bay habitat, but the most prominent landmark is Morro Rock. The park has opportunities for sailing, fishing, hiking and bird watching. Bring your pooch along to see what other wildlife you can spot during your visit. Watch for signs that indicate areas where Fido is not permitted.

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.