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    Dog-Friendly Activities in Ventura, CA

    There are 10 dog-friendly activities in Ventura. 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 Ventura.

    Pet Friendly Oil Piers Beach

    Oil Piers Beach

    Ventura, CA
    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
    Pet Friendly Arroyo Verde Park

    Arroyo Verde Park

    Ventura, CA
    Arroyo Verde Park Leashed dogs are welcome in Arroyo Verde Park, which is located near Foothill and Day Road in Ventura. The park consists of 132 acres of relatively rugged land with 14 acres of open grass areas, picnic sites, a nature center, hiking trails, restrooms and children’s play areas. See Details

    Camino Real Park

    Ventura, CA
    Camino Real Park There is a fenced dog run at this public park where your pet can play off-leash, or they may join you on-leash in the spacious park itself. See Details

    Ventura River Trail (Ojai Valley Trail Extension)

    Ventura, CA
    Ventura River Trail (Ojai Valley Trail Extension) The Ventura River Trail (Ojai Valley Trail Extension) 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 Ventura! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Ventura River Trail (Ojai Valley Trail Extension). 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. See Details

    Ojai Valley Trail

    Ventura, CA
    Ojai Valley Trail The Ojai Valley Trail 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 Ventura! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Ojai Valley 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. See Details

    Lester Family Cellars Winery and Tasting Room

    Ventura, CA
    Lester Family Cellars Winery and Tasting Room Lester Family Cellars Winery and Tasting Room is pet-friendly. This artisanal craft winery produces a few different varieties of white and red wine. They host events and invite people to taste wine with their dogs by their side on weekends. The tasting room is open weekends from 11am to 5pm. See Details

    The Wharf

    Ventura, CA
    The Wharf Leashed dog are welcome to join you in The Wharf, a pet-friendly clothing store in Ventura, CA. Present in Ventura for over 60 years, The Wharf carries a vast selection of jeans, workwear, cowboy hats, shoes and western-style clothing and accessories. Shoppers will also find apparel from top brands such as Levi's Wrangler, Carhartt, Filson, Pendleton, Ariat, Keen, Born, Clark, Olukai. See Details

    Ventura Boat Rentals

    Ventura, CA
    Ventura Boat Rentals In the center of Ventura Harbor Village, Ventura Boat Rentals offers a variety of boat rentals to choose from, including dog-friendly kayaks, pedal boats and standup paddle boards. Enjoy some time out on the water in Ventura, CA with your best friend by your side. Daytime rentals are first come, first served. Reservations are required for nighttime swan, duck and dragon pedal boats. See Details

    Ventura Botanical Gardens

    Ventura, CA
    Ventura Botanical Gardens Well-behaved, leashed dogs can visit Ventura Botanical Gardens in Ventura, CA on Wednesdays, Fridays and monthly Free Days. This pet-friendly attraction boasts a range of activities across its 107-acre property, including a hiking trail, lookout points, stone sculptures, a gift shop, gardens and more. See Details

    Harmon Canyon Preserve

    Ventura, CA
    Harmon Canyon Preserve Leashed dogs, on a 6-foot or shorter leash, are permitted in Harmon Canyon Preserve in Ventura, CA. This pet-friendly nature preserve offers miles of hiking and exploring opportunities over hills, through canyons, stream crossings and more. Please note that dogs are only permitted to the turnaround at 1.8 miles. See Details

    Rincon Park (County of Santa Barbara)

    Carpinteria, CA
    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

    Silver Strand Beach

    Oxnard, CA
    Silver Strand Beach Silver Strand Beach is a dog-friendly beach in Oxnard, CA. Leashed dogs are welcome on the beach before 9am and after 5pm. See Details

    brewLAB

    Carpinteria, CA
    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

    Springville Dog Park

    Camarillo, CA
    Springville Dog Park Springville Dog Park is a 5-acre park with fenced areas for small and large dogs in Camarillo, CA. The park offers shade trees, a dog drinking fountain, waste bags, and a walking path. Human guests will appreciate the leash holders, picnic tables, and benches. There are restrooms near the tennis courts. See Details

    Rose Valley Falls Trail

    Ojai, CA
    Rose Valley Falls Trail Rose Valley Falls Trail is an easy, 0.75 mile hike in Los Padres National Forest that will take about half an hour to complete with Fido. This dog-friendly trail is great for anyone wanting an easy hike, perhaps to bring along small children. There is only a little bit of bumpy ground with small stream crossings, which may pose a problem for the elderly. It's recommended to bring a towel to clean Fido's paws after the hike. See Details

    Winged not Wired Watersports

    Oxnard, CA
    Winged not Wired Watersports Bring Fido for an unforgettable stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) adventure at Seabridge Marina in Oxnard, CA. Winged Not Wired Watersports offers dog-friendly tandem paddleboard rentals and lessons, complete with PFDs for both humans and pets. Dogs are welcome to join in on the fun—wearing a life vest, of course. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced paddler, enjoy a customized experience guided by a knowledgeable instructor. See Details

    Satwiwa Loop Trail at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa

    Thousand Oaks, CA
    Satwiwa Loop Trail at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa Satwiwa Loop Trail is an easy, 2.5-mile pet-friendly hike in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area that will take about 1.5 hours to complete with Fido. This picturesque hike in Thousand Oaks, CA, is close to the city but will have you feeling like you entered a different world. Dogs must remain on the trail and are not allowed on backcountry trails in Point Mugu State Park. See Details

    Channel Islands Scenic Walking Path

    Oxnard, CA
    Channel Islands Scenic Walking Path Channel Islands Scenic Walking Path is a dog-friendly paved trail along the waterfront in Oxnard, CA. This path offers scenic views across Channel Island Harbor and several different marinas. Fido should be leashed along this walking path. Visitors will find several benches to rest or sit and take photographs, and there are picnic sites on the route as well. See Details

    Mission Oaks Park

    Camarillo, CA
    Mission Oaks Park Mission Oaks Park in Camarillo, CA is dog friendly. This 20-acre community park has numerous meandering walkways, picnic areas, restrooms, and even a concession stand. Leashed dogs welcome any time. Dogs can be off leash Monday thru Friday before 1:00 PM and after 4:00 PM. See Details

    Mitchell Edelson Dog Park at Soule Park

    Ojai, CA
    Mitchell Edelson Dog Park at Soule Park Mitchell Edelson Dog Park at Soule Park consists of two separate fenced-in play areas, one for large dogs and the other for small dogs weighing under 20 lbs. The enclosure entrance is double- gated, which prevents dogs that are inside the enclosure from escaping when another dog enters the enclosure. There are benches, mature oak tree shade trees, and doggie water fountains. See Details
    Ventura, CA, US