Dog-Friendly Places in Orange County

Salt Creek Bluff Park & Paved Walkways

A leashed coastal outing limited to Bluff Park’s grass and the paved walkways above Salt Creek Beach; the beach itself excludes dogs.

• Coastal views from Bluff Park
• Paved leashed route
• Beach boundary stated clearly

Capistrano Beach Park

A seasonal, time-limited leashed beach outing: dogs are excluded during daytime summer hours and may never be off leash.

• Seasonal beach access
• Always leashed
• 6 a.m.–10 p.m. beach hours

Photo: Davefoc · CC BY-SA 3.0. Source & image changes

Ralph B. Clark Regional Park

A leashed walk below the Coyote Hills, with shaded picnic areas and a small fishing lake.

• Shaded picnic areas
• Hillside walking trails
• Six-foot leash

Photo: Cbeekman · CC BY-SA 3.0. Source & image changes

Irvine Regional Park

Oak and sycamore shade, paved walking paths and picnic stops for a leashed day in the foothills.

• Paved central walking trail
• Oak and sycamore setting
• Weekend parking can fill

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Mile Square Regional Park

An urban park walk around picnic lawns and lakes, with a six-foot leash required throughout the visit.

• Picnic lawns and walking paths
• Two fishing lakes
• Six-foot leash

Photo: ZacharyCrespin · CC BY 4.0. Source & image changes

William R. Mason Regional Park

Tree-lined paths and a nine-acre lake make a leashed alternative to Orange County’s restricted beaches.

• Tree-lined park paths
• Nine-acre lake setting
• Six-foot leash

Ted Craig Regional Park

A rolling, shaded park walk with a small lake, creeks and a rose garden; keep dogs leashed around wildlife.

• Rolling paths and mature trees
• Lake and rose garden
• Rain closures possible

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Laguna Niguel Regional Park

A leashed lakeside outing with picnic lawns, pedestrian bridges and a two-mile jogging trail.

• Lakeside picnic setting
• Two-mile jogging trail
• Six-foot leash

Photo: David Lofink · CC BY 2.0. Source & image changes

Yorba Regional Park

A long, leashed park outing with four linked lakes, shaded picnic stops and shared bicycle paths.

• Four lakes and connecting streams
• Shaded picnic stops
• Shared bicycle paths

Carbon Canyon Regional Park

A leashed park outing with a 1.1-mile nature trail to Orange County’s three-acre coastal-redwood grove.

• 1.1-mile nature trail
• Three-acre redwood grove
• Six-foot leash

Talbert Regional Park

A leashed walk through six habitat zones with a trail link along the Santa Ana River corridor.

• Six habitat zones
• Santa Ana River trail linkage
• No on-site parking

Tri-City Regional Park

A leashed urban park walk around an eight-acre lake and wildlife sanctuary near Placentia, Fullerton and Brea.

• Eight-acre lake
• Wildlife sanctuary
• Walking and picnic areas

Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park

A leashed outing on decomposed-granite paths and multi-use trails beside a developed park and natural habitat.

• Decomposed-granite paths
• Multi-use trails
• No current entry fee

Laguna Beach Dog Park

Laguna Beach's only official off-leash location, with a two-acre fenced field and a separate small-dog area.

• Official off-leash area
• Separate small-dog area
• Dog drinking fountain

Irvine Central Bark Dog Park

A nearly three-acre lighted off-leash park with a main yard and separate fenced area for small or frail dogs.

• Nearly three off-leash acres
• Small-dog area
• Water and covered seating

Costa Mesa Bark Park

Costa Mesa's two-acre designated Bark Park with a published daily schedule and weather closure line.

• Two-acre dog park
• Evening hours
• Weather-status line

Anaheim Olive Hills Dog Park

A dawn-to-dusk Anaheim dog park with separate small- and large-dog areas, agility equipment and a perimeter path.

• Small- and large-dog areas
• Agility equipment
• Perimeter walking path

Anaheim La Palma Dog Park

A designated dog park inside historic La Palma Park with separate small- and large-dog play areas.

• Small- and large-dog areas
• Long daily park hours
• Restrooms in surrounding park

Fullerton Pooch Park

A city dog park with separate under-25-pound, large active-dog and all-dog wood-chip areas.

• Three distinct play areas
• Small-dog threshold
• Daily volunteer monitoring

Newport Beach Civic Center Dog Park

The city's dog park at the north end of Civic Center Park, with separate big- and small-dog areas, shade and fountains.

• Big- and small-dog areas
• Shade and dog fountains
• Adjacent sculpture trail

Tustin Bark Barracks Dog Park

A one-acre lighted dog park with separate size areas and an acclimation pen for dogs that need a gradual entry.

• Acclimation area
• Small- and large-dog sections
• Water and agility equipment

Rancho Santa Margarita Dog Park

A free Cañada Vista Park dog facility with separate size areas, agility equipment, water and shaded seating.

• Free public use
• Small- and large-dog areas
• Agility and shade

Yorba Linda Checkers Dog Park

Yorba Linda's only off-leash exception, a compact all-size dog park with fountains, benches and a nearby restroom.

• Only city off-leash exception
• All-size shared area
• Drinking fountains and restroom

Peters Canyon Regional Park

A leashed trail outing with ridge views, a reservoir loop and a creek nature trail through willow and cottonwood groves.

• East Ridge View Trail
• North Loop Trail
• Creek Nature Trail

Santiago Oaks Regional Park

A leashed trail network through oak woodland, Santiago Creek and foothill overlooks east of Orange.

• Interconnecting foothill trails
• Oak woodland and creek
• Scenic overlook

Photo: Jeff Turner · CC BY 2.0. Source & image changes

Bolsa Chica State Beach — Multiuse Path

The paved multiuse path allows dogs on leash; the sand does not.

• Six-foot leash
• Area-specific access

Huntington State Beach — Multiuse Path

Leashed dogs can use the multiuse path. The state beach sand is off-limits.

• Six-foot leash
• Area-specific access

Crystal Cove State Park — Paved Areas

Dogs are restricted to paved areas; the beach, backcountry and named backcountry camps are excluded.

• Six-foot leash
• Area-specific access

Heritage Hill Historical Park Grounds

A leashed outdoor walk around a four-acre historical park; dogs stay outside the historic buildings.

• Historic outdoor grounds
• Six-foot leash
• Clear indoor exclusion

Lazy Dog — Irvine

Pet dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio.

• Leashed patio dining
• Indoor pet exclusion

Lōrea at Paséa

The hotel names Lōrea as a dining option for supervised, leashed dogs, with a separate dog menu.

• Supervised, leashed dogs
• Dedicated dog menu
• At Paséa Hotel

Brewery X Anaheim Dog-Friendly Biergarten

A large Anaheim brewery and biergarten where friendly, non-aggressive dogs are welcome on leash.

• Leashed dogs welcome
• Outdoor biergarten
• Daily on-site food

Chapman Crafted Dog-Friendly Taproom

An Old Towne Orange taproom that allows well-behaved dogs when held on leash.

• Indoor dog-friendly taproom
• Leash required
• Outside food allowed

Stereo Brewing Dog-Friendly Taproom

A Placentia community taproom whose official FAQ welcomes decently well-behaved dogs.

• Dog-friendly community taproom
• First-come seating
• Rotating food vendors

Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort

The operator states no pet fee and no pet-count, weight or breed restrictions.

• No pet fee
• No stated weight restriction

Paséa Hotel & Spa

Dogs of any weight are welcomed, with a standard $150 charge per stay. Dogs must stay with you; the pool is excluded.

• No weight limit
• Dog may not stay alone
• Guest-only dog park

Staybridge Suites Anaheim At The Park

IHG’s current city pet-friendly directory lists this property with “Pets Allowed.” Property-specific fees, pet limits, weight rules and unattended-pet terms are not established by the directory; confirm them for the exact stay before booking.

• Official IHG directory marks Pets Allowed
• Exact property address for trip planning
• Unknown fees and restrictions kept explicit

Holiday Inn & Suites Anaheim (1 Block from Disneyland)

IHG’s current city pet-friendly directory lists this property with “Pets Allowed.” Property-specific fees, pet limits, weight rules and unattended-pet terms are not established by the directory; confirm them for the exact stay before booking.

• Official IHG directory marks Pets Allowed
• Exact property address for trip planning
• Unknown fees and restrictions kept explicit

Holiday Inn Express Fullerton - Anaheim

IHG’s current city pet-friendly directory lists this property with “Pets Allowed.” Property-specific fees, pet limits, weight rules and unattended-pet terms are not established by the directory; confirm them for the exact stay before booking.

• Official IHG directory marks Pets Allowed
• Exact property address for trip planning
• Unknown fees and restrictions kept explicit

Candlewood Suites Anaheim - Resort Area

IHG’s current city pet-friendly directory lists this property with “Pets Allowed.” Property-specific fees, pet limits, weight rules and unattended-pet terms are not established by the directory; confirm them for the exact stay before booking.

• Official IHG directory marks Pets Allowed
• Exact property address for trip planning
• Unknown fees and restrictions kept explicit

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Anaheim Convention Center Area

IHG’s current city pet-friendly directory lists this property with “Pets Allowed.” Property-specific fees, pet limits, weight rules and unattended-pet terms are not established by the directory; confirm them for the exact stay before booking.

• Official IHG directory marks Pets Allowed
• Exact property address for trip planning
• Unknown fees and restrictions kept explicit

Photo: Wasquewhat · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source & image changes

O’Neill Regional Park Campground & Dog Walks

Camp with your dog and use the specifically permitted paths; wilderness routes are excluded.

• Named dog-permitted trails
• Dogs can stay overnight