Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Stretching along the bluffs on Cliff Drive from Aster Street to Diver's Cove, the dog-friendly, oceanfront Heisler Park in Laguna Beach, CA, has walking trails, gardens, a marine refuge with tide pools, picnic tables, barbecues, lawn bowling greens. Popular park wedding sites include a Gazebo and Monument Point. Restrooms are also available.

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.

Peter's Canyon Regional Park in Orange, CA, is a great hiking destination for you and Fido. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore trails such as The East Ridge View Trail, Lake View Trail, and Peters Canyon Creek Nature Trail.

Oso Creek Trail consists of 5.5 miles of dog-friendly trails in Mission Viejo, CA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you stroll along the creek. There are points of interest along the way, such as the character, butterfly, and celebration gardens, plant maze, peace obelisk, and more. There is ample parking in five separate lots.

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.

At Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach, CA, leashed dogs are welcome on the paved, Coastal Bluff Trail. Please note that dogs aren't permitted on the beach, in the backcountry hiking trails, nor may dogs be left unattended. Dogs are required to be on a leash not more than six feet in length and can be walked on paved areas only.

The Shady Canyon Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Irvine! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Shady Canyon 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 welcome to join you for to a walk across 607 acre Mile Square Regional Park, located in Fountain Valley, CA.

Niguel Botanical Preserve occupies 18 acres above the amphitheater and children's playground in Crown Valley Park in Laguna Niguel, CA. Leashed dogs are welcome on the grounds but must stay on the trail and away from sensitive plant material. Please clean up after your pet.

The Hicks Canyon Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Irvine! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Hicks Canyon 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.

San Juan Loop Trail is an easy two-mile hike in Lake Elsinore, CA. This dog-friendly trail is located within Cleveland National Forest and will take about one hour to complete with Fido. This short trail offers beautiful scenery and attracts crowds accordingly. This is one of the most used trails in the Santa Ana Mountains and is suitable for all types of people.

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

The Peters CanyonTrail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Irvine! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Peters Canyon 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.

Tenaja Falls Trail is an easy, dog-friendly hike in Fallbrook, CA. This half-hour hike will take you to Tenaja Falls. The trail winds another 2.1 miles up the canyon ending the Morgan Trail. The trailhead can be accessed by two routes, with the easier access being from the south. Visit their website for detailed directions.

The Aliso Creek Riding and Hiking Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Aliso Viejo! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Aliso Creek Riding and Hiking Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to BringFido for informational purposes only.

Sea Summit Trail is a pet-friendly attraction in San Clemente, CA. Two- and four-legged outdoor enthusiasts are invited to explore this clearly marked hiking trail along sandy paths and wood stairs. During your visit, follow the fenced route to enjoy beautiful ocean views and read the interpretive signs for information on local wildlife and history.

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.

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

Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park is a dog-friendly park in Irvine, CA, where leashed pups are welcome to explore open green spaces and shaded walking paths with their humans. The park features picnic shelters with BBQs, tennis courts, sports fields, playgrounds, an amphitheater, restrooms and access to nearby bicycle trails.

The Turtle Rock Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Irvine! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Turtle Rock 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.