There are 108 dog friendly activities in San Diego. 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 San Diego.
The Original Dog Beach
Perhaps the most popular canine hotspot in San Diego, CA is The Original Dog Beach located at the northern end of Ocean Beach. Here, dogs can roam off-leash at any time of the day. Owners should take care to pick up after their pets. After a day at the beach, you may want to head over to the Dog Beach Dog Wash to give Fido a bath.
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Aqua Adventures
Aqua Adventures is a dog-friendly tour and rental company in San Diego, CA. Take your pup kayaking or on an SUP on Mission Bay in San Diego. Stop for a run on Fiesta Island and bring a picnic to make a fun beach day for the whole family! Lily and Juanita will give your pooch some tips and show you how it's done.
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La Jolla Cove
Leashed dogs are welcome on the beach at La Jolla Cove, in San Diego, CA before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. from April 1 to October 31, and before 9 a.m. and after 4 p.m. from November 1 to March 31. The beach is located at the northeast end of Ellen Browning Scripps Park. Take Fido for a walk above the bluffs on the La Jolla Coast Walk Trail, explore tide pools, or find a spot on the beach to relax. Always keep dogs away from wildlife.
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Gianni Buonomo Vintners
Pups are welcome inside the pet-friendly Gianni Buonomo Vintners tasting room in San Diego, CA. Located in the heart of Ocean Beach, this local establishment features a variety of red and white wines that owners can sample white unwinding beside their furry friends.
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La Jolla Shores Park
Leashed dogs are allowed on the one mile stretch of beach at La Jolla Shores Park, in San Diego, CA before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. from April 1 to October 31, and before 9 a.m. and after 4 p.m. from November 1 to March 31. Always remember to keep pets away from wildlife.
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Border Field State Park
Portions of Border Field State Park in San Diego, CA are dog friendly. Leashed dogs are allowed in the parking lot on Monument Mesa, the picnic area, and are permitted on leash on the park road to Monument Mesa. Dogs are not allowed on the trails or on the beach for the preservation and protection of the birds who live in the area.
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Timeless Day on San Diego's Coastline
'Timeless Day on San Diego's Coastline' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Charles. Start the adventure with a classic beach picnic, followed by a cruise, fish tacos and milkshakes. Dogs are welcome on daytime experiences, as long as other guests approve it. The experience lasts 7 hours and can accommodate up to 8 guests ages 5 and up. Rates start at $150 per person.
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Drone Flying at a San Diego Beach
'Drone Flying at a San Diego Beach' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Han. Your pooch can join you as you learn the basics of flying a drone. No experience or personal drone needed. You will also receive all of the aerial footage from your day. The experience lasts 1.5 hours and can accommodate up to 2 guests ages 14 and up. Rates start at $99 per person.
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San Diego Photo Sessions
'San Diego Photo Sessions' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Andy. Experience a San Diego beach day and catch it on camera. Your dog can vogue for the camera, too. The experience lasts 1 hour and can accommodate up to 10 guests of all ages. Rates start at $99 per person.
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California Wild Ales OB
California Wild Ales is a pet-friendly microbrewery with a location in the Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego, CA. Hang out with Fido inside the eccentric taproom while you enjoy house-brewed beers in a variety of styles, including lagers, pale ales, IPAs, wild ales, seltzers and more. Visiting dogs must be leashed and well behaved.
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Pacific Beach
Stretching from the Crystal Pier to Pacific Beach Drive, you can wander along golden sands with your pooch at certain times of day on the pet-friendly Pacific Beach in San Diego, CA. Leashed dogs are allowed on the beach, boardwalk and adjacent parks before 9am and after 4pm from November 1st to March 31st and before 9am and after 6pm from April 1st through October 31st.
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Coronado Dog Beach
Coronado's 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.
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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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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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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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Carruth Cellars
Carruth Cellars flagship Urban Winery and Tasting Room, located in Solana Beach, CA welcomes dogs on their outdoor patio. Order wine by the glass, bottle, or try a flight of five one-ounce pours, and snack from a delicious charcuterie board. Reservations are not required or accepted.
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Annie's Canyon Trail
Annie's Canyon Trail is a dog-friendly trail located on the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve in Solana Beach, CA. The trail is a moderate-to-strenuous one-mile loop. Dogs are welcome on the trail if they are cleaned up after and on a leash no longer than six feet. It is recommended that pets do not go on the strenuous part of the trail. Annie's Canyon Trail is open from sunrise to sunset.
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Tijuana Estuary
Tijuana Estuary in Imperial Beach, CA, offers many dog-friendly miles of hiking throughout the estuary system. Dogs must be leashed. Binoculars can be borrowed from the visitor center. Trails are open daily from dawn until dusk.
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Bayshore Bikeway (Silver Strand Bikeway)
The Bayshore Bikeway (Silver Strand Bikeway) is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Imperial Beach! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Bayshore Bikeway (Silver Strand Bikeway). 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.
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The Perfect Beach Day with a 1971 VW Bus
'The Perfect Beach Day with a 1971 VW Bus' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by David. Featuring a 1971 VW Bus, you'll get a prime beach spot, beach towels, surf opportunities, boogie boards, chairs, umbrellas, water, and an incredible ocean view at one of the best beaches in San Diego. Dogs are allowed on a leash on this beach. The experience lasts 4 hours and can accommodate up to 6 guests ages 2 and up. Parents may also bring children under 2 years of age. Rates start at $450 per person.
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