There are 7 dog friendly activities in Carlsbad. 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 Carlsbad.
Dog Park at Alga Norte Community Park
Alga Norte Community Park in Carlsbad, CA, features an off-leash dog park divided into areas for larger and smaller dogs. Fido can play with his furry friends here while enjoying the obstacle course-type equipment on a mix of turf and decomposed granite surfaces. Ensure Fido is leashed in the community recreation area until the designated dog park.
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Carlsbad Premium Outlets
Carlsbad Premium Outlets is a dog-friendly open-air shopping center where Fido is welcome on-leash in the outdoor areas. While the property welcomes pets, owners must confirm dog policies before entering shops.
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Ann D. L'Heureux Memorial Dog Park
The dog-friendly Ann D. L'Heureux Memorial Dog Park in Carlsbad, CA, features 13,200 square feet of fenced area for dogs to play and exercise. The park has benches, a dog drinking fountain, plastic bag dispensers, a dedicated parking lot and is shaded by eucalyptus trees.
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Poinsettia Dog Park
Bring your pooch to play at Poinsettia Dog Park located at Poinsettia Community Park in Carlsbad, CA. The park features a 27,700-square-foot off-leash and fenced area with a natural grass surface. The park has separate areas for large dogs small dogs, and each section has agility equipment, drinking fountains, bag dispensers and picnic tables.Additional shaded picnic tables are located outside the dog park’s two sets of double-entry gates.
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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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Alga Norte Community Park
The pet-friendly Alga Norte Community Park is an excellent place for you to bring Fido to spend some time outdoors! Located in Carlsbad, CA, this recreation area features an off-leash dog park, San Diego County's largest skate park, ball fields, basketball courts, a playground and more.
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Hands on Floral Design Workshop
'Hands on Floral Design Workshop' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Breesa. Your pooch will sit alongside and watch you create a centerpiece or bouquet from flowers of your choosing from display. Your host will teach you about the proper way to process and care for cut flowers, the hardgoods and tools used for design, prepping a centerpiece, and lead you through the design process. The experience lasts 5 hours and can accommodate up to 10 guests ages 18 and up. Rates start at $175 per person.
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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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San Onofre State Beach
Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails at San Onofre State Beach in San Clemente, CA. You and Fido can enjoy beachside hiking but dogs are not permitted on beaches or inside buildings.
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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. June 16th through Labor Day, during the summer, pups are only allowed off-leash from dawn to 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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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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Create an Abstract Landscape Painting
'Create an Abstract Landscape Painting' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Charley. This upgrade on a “wine and paint” class includes being guided through the process of creating your own framed abstract painting, each one unique by color way and shape. The experience takes place in the artist's house, which is dog-friendly too. The experience lasts 2.5 hours and can accommodate up to 10 guests ages 11 and up. Rates start at $65 per person.
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Westfield UTC
Westfield UTC is a fabulous open-air shopping area in San Diego, CA. Not all shops are dog-friendly so be sure to check with staff first before entering with Fido. Dogs are also welcome to visit the Bark Park located behind the Clock Tower in Palm Plaza. Take the hill going down between Tender Greens and Express to find the lush, fully fenced-in dog park for your dog to enjoy.
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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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Authentic SD: Hike, Drink & Dine
'Authentic SD: Hike, Drink & Dine' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Phoenix. Although your host offers a number of different hike options, the pet-friendly option is the Country Hike. This trip will take you up Iron Mountain or Mt. Woodson, which are both great for sunset picnics. Afterwards, enjoy a happy hour at a local brewery or cocktail. The experience lasts 4 hours and can accommodate up to 6 guests ages 21 and up. Experience does not include cost of food and drinks, fee is for guided experience. Rates start at $27 per person.
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Marian Bear Memorial Park
Leashed dogs are welcome to explore plenty of wide open spaces at Marian Bear Memorial Park in San Diego, CA. The pet-friendly park is located in San Clemente Canyon and provides a natural setting in the midst of a bustling urban area. Enjoy over three miles of mostly flat trails along the length of the canyon. More challenging hiking is available on the trails in several of the finger canyons leading up to the mesa tops. Major entries to the park are off Genesee Avenue and Regents Road where parking and picnic areas with restroom facilities are available.
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Cardiff State Beach
Cardiff State Beach is a dog-friendly beach on the San Diego Coast. Dogs are allowed at Cardiff Reef and Seaside, South of Tower 16. All dogs must always be on a 6' leash and under the owner's control. People enjoy swimming, surfing, and beachcombing at this Encinitas, CA, beach. The sands gently slope into the warm water that laps the shore.
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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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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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Doyle Dog Park
Fido can enjoy playtime at the Doyle dog park in San Diego, CA. Bring your pup to play off-leash at this fenced-in dog park that features grass, a separate small dog area, water fountains and a shade structure.
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