Dog-Friendly Activities Near Westside Costa Mesa, CA, US

Your pup is welcome to join for a dog-friendly tour of Newport Beach, CA, from the water on a Fun Zone Boat Company harbor cruise. Watch the sea lions frolic and enjoy sights of celebrity homes as you cruise on the 45-minute or 90-minute harbor tours. Just leash up your dog and make sure he's comfortable on the water, and you both will have an unforgettable time.

Bring Fido to the dog-friendly Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA! This center offers distinctive shopping and dining in a coastal resort setting. Dogs are allowed in the common area but prohibited from the food court or grassy areas. Check with stores before entering about their individual pet policies.

Fido is welcome to join you when browsing beautiful plants and homewares at the pet-friendly Roger's Gardens in Newport Beach, CA. An upscale home and garden center, Roger's offers a wide assortment of indoor and outdoor plants, succulents, tools, accessories and essential items for plant and garden care. This store also sells pristine pieces of outdoor furniture, home decor, and unique gifts for any green-fingered family member.

The dog-friendly Historic Balboa Island Ferry in Newport Beach, CA, provides continuous service for drivers and passengers in vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians and dogs between Balboa Island and Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach. The crossings are approximate 800 feet. Via bridges, an alternate route is possible; but the traveling distance increases up to six miles. Many choose the ferry's direct route and scenic crossing.

Leashed pets are welcome to join you at Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, a pet-friendly park in Newport Beach, CA. Enjoy the different bird and plant varieties on this coastal wetland, as well as water views from the paved and unpaved trails.

Eco now is Orange County's first zero waste shop and refillery in Costa Mesa, CA. Fido is welcome to join you inside this pet-friendly store as you browse their handmade, eco-friendly, reusable, plastic-free, package-free home goods. Various items are available, including mesh produce bags, bulk foods bags, paper towel alternatives, beeswax wraps for food storage, home cleaning and hygiene products, houseplants and more.

Fill Up, Buttercup is a dog-friendly supplier of zero-waste products in Costa Mesa, CA. Fido is welcome to join you while you use the fill up bar to refill air freshener sprays, all purpose cleaners, body scrubs, body washes, shampoo & conditioner, and much more. Pet shampoo and eco-friendly dog poop and cat litter bags are also sold.

Bring Fido to play in the surf at Corona Del Mar State Beach in Newport Beach, CA. The half-mile-long sandy beach is the ideal playground for pups who love the feeling of sand under their paws. Cliffs and a rock jetty encase the sandy beach, which is popular with surfers, swimmers, and divers. Pets are not permitted on the beach between 10:00am to 4:30pm. It is recommended to call the park directly to find out specific opening times.

The Best Friend Dog Park is located at the intersection of Edwards Street & Inlet Drive in Huntington Beach, CA. The dog park is separated into two sections, one for smaller breeds, and the other for larger breeds. You and Fido will both enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Huntington! There are drinking stations supplied with fresh water located throughout both sides of the dog park. There are canopied areas throughout the dog park for protection from the sun. In addition to fresh water for your dogs, poop bags are located in dispensers throughout the dog park.

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Bring Fido to play at the Costa Mesa Bark Park in Costa Mesa, CA. Leashed pets are welcome at this well-maintained park, which includes a separate small dog area, fences, restrooms, waste bags, trees and benches.

The paved trails at Huntington State Beach in Huntington, CA are dog friendly. Fido can't join you on the sand at this popular beach, but the bike paths and trails are pet-friendly and will allow you and Fido to get those daily steps in! The beach itself is 121 acres and the main dog-friendly path stretches along a portion of this with a view of the sea in the distance. Dogs who long to feel the sand under their paws can try out Huntington Dog Beach, located just down the road.

The Newport Beach Dog Park, situated at the northern tip of the Civic Center and Park in Newport Beach, CA, offers a fenced area divided into two sections for small and large pups. Parking is available on Avocado Avenue adjacent to the dog park, or you can utilize the Civic Center parking structure and take a stroll through the 14-acre park with your leashed companion, crossing over the San Miguel via a bridge.

The Santa Ana River Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Costa Mesa! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Santa Ana River 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.

Leashed dogs are allowed before 10:00 am and after 4:30 pm on oceanfront beaches of Newport Beach, CA. On bay-front beaches, leashed dogs are allowed before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm. The person in control of the dog must have in his or her possession, an implement or device capable of removing any feces deposited by the animal. Please note dogs are not permitted on the piers.

The Pirate House is a quirky private residence on Newport Beach's Balboa Peninsula known for its elaborate pirate-themed exterior. This dog-friendly roadside attraction invites visitors and leashed dogs to admire the property from the public street and take photos of the life-size pirate figures, ships, cannons, flags, treasure chests, and other nautical decorations. As a private home, guests cannot enter the property and should respect the residents' privacy.

The Santa Ana River Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Huntington Beach! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Santa Ana River 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.

The Santa Ana River Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Fountain Valley! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Santa Ana River 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.

Lowe's Home Improvement is a dog-friendly store in Huntington Beach, CA. Leashed dogs are welcome inside but should always be kept close by and under your control. The shop specializes in appliances, garden supplies, home decor and hardware essentials.

The San Diego Creek Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Newport Beach! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the San Diego Creek 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.