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Dog-Friendly Activities in Lakeside, CA

There are 125 dog-friendly activities within 20 miles of Lakeside. 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 Lakeside.

Pet Friendly Fiesta Island Park

Fiesta Island Park

Fiesta Island Park

Most of Fiesta Island Park, a large sandy island in San Diego, CA, is designated leash-free for dogs. It has lots of sandy dunes to romp in, and the calm bay waters allow the more adventurous dogs to take a quick dip. There's a designated off-leash location on the backside of the island. Bring water for your dogs.

Pet Friendly Coronado Dog Beach

Coronado Dog Beach

Coronado Dog Beach

The Coronado Dog Beach is a dog-friendly, leash-free area on the western part of the shore in Coronado, CA. Parking is available along Ocean Boulevard, but it can be a rather long walk to the beach, so be sure to keep your pup leashed until you reach the sand, as there is a strict zero-tolerance policy for unleashed dogs. Owners are asked to monitor their dogs at all times, clean up any messes, and ensure that Fido has all current licenses before visiting. Make sure to bring a camera and snap some photos of Fido with the stunning scenery! The Point Loma headland and iconic Hotel del Coronado are visible from the shore.

Balboa Park

Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy the pet-friendly Balboa Park in San Diego, CA. This park is one of the largest urban parks in the country with over 1,200 acres. There are plenty of open spaces, gardens, and walking paths to explore. The park also has two designated off-leash areas for dogs at Balboa Drive at El Prado on the south side of Cabrillo Bridge, and Morley Field located northwest of the tennis courts. When not in a designated off-leash area, dogs must be leashed at all times, and humans must clean up after their dogs throughout the park and off-leash areas.

Seaport Village

Seaport Village

Seaport Village in San Diego, CA, is a 14-acre waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment complex recreating a harborside setting of a century ago. This vast property includes one-of-a-kind shops, casual dining eateries, and fine dining waterfront restaurants. If you need a bite to eat, there are numerous pet-friendly restaurants with harbor views! There's also a large park with lots of grass and room for dogs to run if Fido needs to stretch his legs.

Spanish Village Art Center

Spanish Village Art Center

Stroll with Fido through the dog-friendly studios of incredibly talented artists, metalsmiths, photographers, painters, sculptors, and designers at the Spanish Village Art Studios in Balboa Park located in San Diego, CA. Converse with each artist, browse through beautiful galleries, and shop for your new must-have pieces you support the San Diego art community. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome to join you as you experience this unique environment.

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans on a stroll through history and learn about life in the 1820s-1870s at the pet-friendly Old Town San Diego State Historic Park in San Diego, CA. Visitors will see the converging cultures of Mexico and the United States as they follow the transition of San Diego through history from a Mexican pueblo to an American settlement. Dogs must be leashed at all times and aren't permitted in buildings.

Tuna Harbor Park

Tuna Harbor Park

Tuna Harbor Park is a dog-friendly park in San Diego, CA. Located a 1-min walk from the USS Midway Museum, this bayside park features shaded grassy areas, a promenade and the Unconditional Surrender sculpture, which is the iconic image of a sailor kissing a nurse. Dogs are allowed on leash in all Port of San Diego parks. The park can be accessed every day of the week from 6:00am to 10:30pm.

Grape Street Dog Park

Grape Street Dog Park

Grape Street Dog Park is the largest dog park in Balboa Park in San Diego, CA. The park features five acres of open fields that are surrounded by groves of mature eucalyptus trees. Other amenities include two dog water fountains and a restroom for people.

Civita Park

Civita Park is a dog-friendly, multi-level, 14-acre park and dog park in San Diego, CA. Your leashed dog is welcome to join you at the dog park, outdoor amphitheater, picnic grove, and interpretive gardens. Dogs are not allowed in the interactive water feature, bocce court, basketball court, or historic mining terrace. The dog park on site has two separate areas for play, where dogs are separated based upon weight. Please check with the San Diego Park and Recreation Department for requirements regarding vaccinations and age for use of the dog park.

Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve

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.

Kearny Mesa Dog Park

Kearny Mesa Dog Park

Fido is sure to enjoy the Kearny Mesa dog park in San Diego, CA. This 1-acre park is fenced, allowing your pup to play off-leash. The park area has shady trees, chairs and a water station for pups and people.

Julian Station

Bring Fido to unwind with you at the dog-friendly Julian Station! This hive of activity features four unique Julian tasting room experiences, including Julian Hard Cider, Julian Wine & Chocolate and The Cooler Tap & Tasting Room. This Julian, CA, venue is also the home of Cocinca De Luz and hosts numerous unique shops and boutiques, local art, antiques and more.

Seaforth Boat Rentals

Seaforth Boat Rentals

You and Fido can enjoy San Diego via a dog-friendly powerboat or sailboat rental from Seaforth Boat Rentals. Dogs are welcome on powerboats up to 24’ and sailboats up to 27’. Seaforth Boat Rentals has locations in Coronado, Downtown, Harbor Island, and Mission Bay.

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.

Iron Mountain Trail

Iron Mountain Trail

Iron Mountain Trail is a dog-friendly, moderately easy, 5.75 mile hike in Poway, CA. This hike takes about 2.5 hours to complete with Fido. This is a very popular trail that is clearly marked. If your dog is used to trails it should be okay on his paws, if not you may want to work him up to it.

Quartyard

Quartyard is a dog-friendly urban park and event venue constructed from repurposed shipping containers in the East Village Neighborhood of Downtown San Diego, CA. The venue features an off-leash dog run, beer garden, restaurant, and outdoor stage.

Otay Ranch Town Center

Chula Vista, CA

Otay Ranch Town Center

Otay Ranch Town Center is pet friendly! This open-air shopping mall supplies fresh bowls of water outside certain stores and even has a doggy park next to the Planet Fitness. While the grounds of this Chula Vista, CA, shopping center are welcoming to dogs, owners must confirm pet policies before entering businesses with Fido.

Coronado Ferry Landing

Coronado Ferry Landing

Coronado Ferry Landing is a dog-friendly attraction in Coronado, CA. Dogs are welcome to join you as you explore the pathways around this waterfront shopping center, lined with art galleries, clothing stores, fine dining restaurants and casual eateries. There are also lots of events that take place at Coronado Ferry Landing. Please note that each shop has their own pet policies, and only service animals are permitted on the ferry.

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.

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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