Dog Friendly Activities in Summerland, CA

There are 2 dog friendly activities in Summerland, and 49 more nearby. 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 Summerland.

Pet Friendly Summerland Beach
Summerland Beach Horses and dogs are allowed on this beautiful beach about 5 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Porpoises and seals dance in the surf, and it's never crowded. Parking is available at both ends of the beach. See Details
Pet Friendly Summerland Greenwell Preserve
Summerland Greenwell Preserve Summerland Greenwell Preserve is a pet-friendly area in rural Summerland, CA. Leashed dogs are welcome at this 2-acre peaceful nature preserve, where you'll discover environmentally sensitive habitats, including wetlands, a spring fed perennial creek, and two historic farm buildings. Fido can join you for a walk on the perimeter trail. They offer convenient parking, but be mindful that there are no restrooms or water access. See Details
Arroyo Burro Beach (Hendry's Beach) Arroyo Burro Beach (Hendry's Beach) is a dog-friendly, off-leash beach in City of Santa Barbara is the beach that runs below the Douglas Family Preserve. The area begins east of the slough at Arroyo Burro Beach (the locals call it Hendry's Beach), and stretches almost to the steps at Mesa Lane. The fallen eucalyptus trees are considered the eastern boundary. From the parking lot at Arroyo Burro, walk to the beach, turn left, and cross the slough - this will bring you to the legal off-leash area. Please be sure your dog is leashed in the parking lot and on the beach until you cross the slough. See Details
Rincon Park (County of Santa Barbara) Rincon Park (County of Santa Barbara) is a park on top of the bluffs, with picnic ramadas and a hiking trail. There is also another trail, and also a separate set of stairs which lead down to the beach. Dogs are allowed on the beach North of Rincon Creek. Your pet is welcome to join you at this fun park, as long as they remain on-leash. Dogs are not allowed on the beach South of Rincon Creek (Ventura County). See Details
Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens You'll love exploring this gorgeous botanical garden, and you're welcome to bring your pet along as long as they remain on-leash. See Details
Jamie Slone Wines At Jamie Slone Wines we are about making wines that are personal, handcrafted, balanced and full of the obsession we want to be known for, the Terroir of Santa Barbara County! We source all of our fruit exclusively from exceptional vineyard sites with characteristics and subtle nuances that tell a particular wine's story. Our focus is exclusively on exceptional vineyard sites in Santa Barbara County featuring Bordeaux, Burgundian, and Italian varietals.

We are located within the new Wine Collection of El Paseo, six ultra-premium wine tasting rooms at the Historic El Paseo in the Presidio Neighborhood of downtown Santa Barbara! The Historic El Paseo is Spanish Colonial and Mission style architecture at it best. Surrounded by fabulous restaurants, high end shopping on State Street, historical museums, old theatres, and a world class wine country just over the hill. Come visit and let us provide you with "An American Riviera Experience."
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Santa Barbara Winery The Santa Barbara Winery in downtown Santa Barbara is a great place to go and have some wonderful wine with your dogs. Wine tastings are available. See Details
Douglas Family Preserve Douglas Family Preserve is one of two off-leash dog parks in Santa Barbara, CA. This 70-acre property features hiking trails, as well as a beach where your dog can run leash free. Dog owners should bring waste bags and fresh water for their pups. Dogs must stay on leash while entering the park and until the off-leash areas signs are encountered within the park. There are over three miles of dog-friendly park trails, some providing views of the Pacific coastline. See Details
Grassini Family Vineyards Grassini Family Vineyards is a pet-friendly boutique winery in Santa Barbara, CA. Your leashed pup can join you inside their tasting room or on the patio. They specialize in handcrafted wines made exclusively from Bordeaux varietals and focus on farming their vineyard using renewable and sustainable resources. See Details
brewLAB brewLAB is an experimental craft brewery in Carpinteria, CA. They love dogs and you can enjoy a specialty ale alongside your canine companion inside the taproom or outside in the beer garden. They offer small-batch brews in styles like brett saisons, dry-hopped IPAs, hoppy kolsches and barrel-aged farmhouse ales. See Details
Sunset Kidd Sailing Cruises Dogs love to sail too! Bring your furry friend along anytime for any of our daily cruises that depart from beautiful Santa Barbara Harbor. Enjoy a true sailing experience aboard our 41 ft. sailing yacht. Trips range from 1.5 to 2.5 hours and private charters are also available. Reservations are required. See Details
Kunin Wines Just blocks from the beach, this boutique winery offers high quality wines while allowing your dogs to be in the shop with you. There are a few other wineries next door. So it makes it a great stop on your wine tasting days. Their wine was featured in the movie," It's Complicated" with Meryl Streep. See Details
Elings Park There's loads of room for your pet to run and play at this extensive off-leash park, which includes lovely trails and grassy areas. Membership required. See Details
Santa Barbara City College Trails From the east to the west side of Santa Barbara City College there is a dog-friendly trail that runs along the cliff sporting a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean, harbor, and beaches. On the west side of the campus there is a grassy area where a whole pack of well socialized dogs and friendly owners meet every Saturday morning and many weekday evenings. If you are staying at any of the pet-friendly hotels in West Beach you simply cross Castillo Street, walk through the park and towards the road that winds up the hill toward City College (on the left of the tennis courts). Stay to the left and look for the gardens that hug the cliffs and walk past the stadiums to get to the pedestrian bridge that will take you to the West Campus. The bridge opens up to a big grassy area with a path on the left and (typically) lots of friendly, playful doggies. See Details
MacKenzie Park Dog Park Take Fido to make new friends at MacKenzie Park Dog Park, located in Santa Barbara, CA. The off-leash play area features a grassy, fenced-in section with large, shady trees. See Details
Aliso Trailhead Aliso Trail is a moderately easy, 3.25 mile hike in Los Padres National Forest that will take about 1.5 hours to complete with Fido. This is a fantastic hike to take in the spring or fall when temperatures are moderate. The trail will provide a pleasantly vigorous hike with steep canyons and hills along the way. See Details
Tabano Hollow Dog Park Tabano Hollow Dog Park, located in Goleta, CA, is a fully-fenced grassy area beside San Antonio Creek. This is a great spot to bring Fido for off-leash exercise, play and to socialize. See Details
Oil Piers Beach Oil Piers Beach is pet-friendly. Bring your dog for a walk along this long stretch of beach in Ventura. Named for the former oil piers in the area, this beach is a great spot to bring your pooch. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are leashed and all mess is cleaned up after them. See Details
Tar Pits Park Bring Fido for a walk on the Carpinteria Bluffs Trail at Tar Pits Park in Carpinteria, CA. The area is one of the only five locations on the planet to see a natural tar seep and it can be seen from the trail along a short stretch of beach. Pets are welcome as long as they're cleaned up after. Dogs are prohibited on the beach. See Details
Oceanview Park Oceanview Park is a pet-friendly public area in the Summerland community of Carpinteria, CA. Your leashed pup can join you as you explore the 3.4-acre park which includes hiking trails, picnic areas, benches, and sandy spaces. It's a great place to walk or relax with Fido and take in the scenic, oceanfront view. See Details
Summerland, CA, US