Dog Friendly Activities in Ventura, CA

There are 8 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 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 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 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) 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 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 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 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
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) 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 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 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 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 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
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
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 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
Jax’s Windrow Dog Park Jax’s Windrow Dog Park in Oxnard, CA, offers separate fenced play areas for small and large dogs. The off-leash park includes agility equipment. Be sure to bring water for Fido. See Details
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
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
Camarillo Grove Dog Park Camarillo Grove Dog Park offers fully enclosed off-leash areas for Fido in Camarillo, CA. The entirety of Camarillo Grove Park is off-leash Monday - Friday. On the weekends, dogs are only allowed off-leash in the dog park. The park features a dog drinking fountain, a separate area for small dogs with artificial turf, a toy fire hydrant, and waste bags. Humans will appreciate the picnic table and benches. See Details
Ventura, CA, US