Where can I stop with my dog on I-5 in California?
187 verified: Stylus Park Dog Park; Border Field State Park; Tijuana Estuary NP Point of Interest; Orange Park Dog Park; Veterans Park Dog Park; Hilltop Park Dog Park; Montevalle Park Dog Park; Memorial Park Dog Area; Mount San Miguel Park Dog Park; Silver Strand State Beach; Eucalyptus Park Dog Park; Rohr Park Dog Park; Gompers Park Dog Park; Charles L. Lewis III Memorial Park Dog Park; Coronado Dog Beach; Grape Street Park Dog Off-Leash Area; Allied Gardens Dog Off-Leash Area; Morley Field Dog Off-Leash Area (Balboa Park); Ward Canyon Dog Park; Nate's Point Dog Off-Leash Area (Balboa Park); Cabrillo National Monument; Old Town San Diego State Historic Park; Dusty Rhodes Dog Park; Dog Beach (Ocean Beach, San Diego); Fiesta Island (Mission Bay Park); and more.
Rest areas with pet areas, travel stops with dog parks, and parks and beaches within 10 miles of Interstate 5 that allow dogs, south to north. See the full I-5 guide for hotels near each exit.
Checked October 26, 2026 to November 1, 2026. Published when at least three verified places qualify; this list covers only places verified so far, sorted by town and name.
| Place | Type | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo National Monument | park | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Pets are allowed only along the Coastal Trail, on a leash of 6 feet or less. Pets are not allowed in the tidepools, on Cabrillo Road, at the lighthouse, Whale Watch Overlook, Event Bluff, statue, visitor center, Bayside Trail or surrounding areas. | October 26, 2026 | ||||
| Jacaranda Park Dog Park | park | Anaheim | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| La Palma Park Dog Park | park | Anaheim | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Maxwell Park Dog Park | park | Anaheim | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Olive Hills Dog Park | park | Anaheim | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Yorba Regional Park | park | Anaheim | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Coalinga - Avenal Rest Area (northbound I-5) | rest_area | Avenal | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Coalinga - Avenal Rest Area (southbound I-5) | rest_area | Avenal | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Kroll Dog Park | park | Bakersfield | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Seasons Dog Park | park | Bakersfield | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Rohr Park Dog Park | park | Bonita | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |||
| Carbon Canyon Regional Park | park | Brea | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Ralph B. Clark Regional Park | park | Buena Park | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Buttonwillow Rest Area (northbound I-5) | rest_area | Buttonwillow | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Buttonwillow Rest Area (southbound I-5) | rest_area | Buttonwillow | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Tule Elk State Natural Reserve | park | Buttonwillow | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed in the visitor center area on a 6-foot or shorter leash. Dogs are not allowed on the reserve during the Auto Safari tours, even if only staying in the vehicle. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Cardiff State Beach | beach | Cardiff by the Sea | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed at Cardiff Reef and Seaside, South of Tower 16, but must remain on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| San Elijo State Beach | beach | Cardiff by the Sea | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. Dogs not allowed on beach. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| South Carlsbad State Beach | beach | Carlsbad | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. Dogs not allowed on beach. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Carmichael Dog Park | park | Carmichael | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Carmichael Park | park | Carmichael | Yes | Yes, on leash. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Glancy Oaks Park | park | Carmichael | Yes | Yes, on leash. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| William B. Pond Recreation Area | park | Carmichael | Yes | Yes, on leash. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Castaic Lake State Recreation Area | park | Castaic | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed in water. Note: Park unit operated by Los Angeles County. Check website at https://parks.lacounty.gov/castaic-lake-state-recreation-area/ for more information. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Castle Crags State Park | park | Castella | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot, paved roadway, campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on trails or day-use areas. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Eucalyptus Park Dog Park | park | Chula Vista | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |||
| Hilltop Park Dog Park | park | Chula Vista | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the leash-free area on the park's north side, daily from 7 a.m. to noon. | October 30, 2026 | |||
| Memorial Park Dog Area | park | Chula Vista | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |||
| Montevalle Park Dog Park | park | Chula Vista | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |||
| Mount San Miguel Park Dog Park | park | Chula Vista | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |||
| Orange Park Dog Park | park | Chula Vista | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |||
| Stylus Park Dog Park | park | Chula Vista | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |||
| Veterans Park Dog Park | park | Chula Vista | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |||
| Harris Ranch RV Resort | campground | Coalinga | Yes | Yes: dog park on site; no pet fee. | No pet fee | October 26, 2026 | ||
| Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area | park | Colusa | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot, paved roadway, campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on trails or day-use areas. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Love's Travel Stop #410, Corning | stop | Corning | Yes | Yes: dog park on site. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| LT John C. Helmick Rest Area (northbound I-5) | rest_area | Corning | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| LT John C. Helmick Rest Area (southbound I-5) | rest_area | Corning | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area | park | Corning | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot, paved roadway and campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on trails. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Corona del Mar State Beach | beach | Corona Del Mar | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed before 10 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m. Dogs not allowed on the beach or any beachfront sidewalk between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., including the ocean front beaches and bay front beaches. Park unit operated by City of Newport Beach. Check website at https://www.newportbeachca.gov/how-do-i-/find/beach-information for more information. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Coronado Dog Beach | beach | Coronado | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash only on the designated Dog Beach area at 200 Ocean Boulevard and must be leashed at all points before reaching it. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Silver Strand State Beach | beach | Coronado | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in the parking lots and RV campground. Dogs not allowed on beach or bayside. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Talbert Regional Park | park | Costa Mesa | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Capistrano Beach | beach | Dana Point | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not permitted on the beach between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. from June 15 to Sept. 10. Dogs are not allowed off leash at any time. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Dana Point Harbor and Baby Beach | beach | Dana Point | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are prohibited on the sand and are not permitted on non-motorized vessels. Dogs are permitted on the grass and must be restrained by a leash. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Doheny State Beach | beach | Dana Point | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on beaches. Dogs must be leashed and attended to by an adult at all times. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Salt Creek Beach | beach | Dana Point | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not permitted on the beach. They are permitted on a 6-foot leash on paved walkways and at Bluff Park, the grass area above the beach. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Main Beach (Del Mar) | beach | Del Mar | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. From June 16 through Labor Day, no dogs are allowed at any time. From the day after Labor Day through June 15, dogs must be leashed at all times except from dawn to 8:00 a.m. The area runs between Powerhouse Park and 29th Street. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| North Beach (Del Mar Dog Beach) | beach | Del Mar | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. From the day after Labor Day through June 15, dogs may be off leash under voice control. From June 16 through Labor Day, dogs must be leashed at all times except from dawn to 8:00 a.m. The area runs from 29th Street north to the Solana Beach border. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Dunnigan Rest Area (northbound I-5) | rest_area | Dunnigan | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Dunnigan Rest Area (southbound I-5) | rest_area | Dunnigan | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Elk Grove Park Dog Park | park | Elk Grove | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |||
| Laguna Community Park Dog Park | park | Elk Grove | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |||
| McConnell Dog Park | park | Elk Grove | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |||
| Morse Community Park Dog Park | park | Elk Grove | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |||
| Oasis Park Dog Park | park | Elk Grove | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |||
| Gibson Ranch Regional Park | park | Elverta | Yes | Yes, on leash. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Los Encinos State Historic Park | park | Encino | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| John "Chuck" Erreca Rest Area (northbound I-5) | rest_area | Firebaugh | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| John "Chuck" Erreca Rest Area (southbound I-5) | rest_area | Firebaugh | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Mile Square Regional Park | park | Fountain Valley | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Ted Craig Regional Park | park | Fullerton | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area | park | Gustine | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area | park | Hilmar-Irwin | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Randolph E. Collier Rest Area (I-5) | rest_area | Hornbrook | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Central Bark Dog Park | park | Irvine | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| William R. Mason Regional Park | park | Irvine | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Crystal Cove State Park | park | Laguna Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on paved areas only. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on the beach or in the backcountry. Dogs are not allowed in Deer Canyon, Lower Moro, and Upper Moro Campgrounds. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Laguna Beach city beaches | beach | Laguna Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. From June 15 to September 10, dogs are allowed on the beach only before 9:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. The rest of the year they are allowed at any time. Dogs are prohibited every day at Thousand Steps Beach. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Laguna Niguel Regional Park | park | Laguna Niguel | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Barker Ranch Dog Park | park | Lake Forest | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Portola Dog Park | park | Lake Forest | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Fort Tejon State Historic Park | park | Lebec | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area | park | Lebec | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Tejon Pass Rest Area (northbound I-5) | rest_area | Lebec | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Tejon Pass Rest Area (southbound I-5) | rest_area | Lebec | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Coolidge Dog Park | park | Long Beach | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| El Dorado Park Dog Park | park | Long Beach | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Gayle Carter Dog Park | park | Long Beach | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Jackson Street Dog Park | park | Long Beach | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Recreation Dog Park | park | Long Beach | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Wrigley Heights Dog Park | park | Long Beach | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Eagle Rock Dog Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Griffith Park Dog Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Hermon Park in the Arroyo Seco Dog Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area (incl. Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook) | park | Los Angeles | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on the paved road. Dogs not allowed on the trails. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Laurel Canyon Dog Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Los Angeles State Historic Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be leashed at all times. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Rio de Los Angeles State Park State Recreation Area | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Ross Snyder Dog Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Runyon Canyon Dog Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Dog Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Silverlake Dog Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only outside the fence area. Dogs are not allowed inside the fence or inside the Towers. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Whitnall Off-Leash Dog Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Love's Travel Stop #230, Lost Hills | stop | Lost Hills | Yes | Yes: dog park on site. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Maxwell Rest Area (northbound I-5) | rest_area | Maxwell | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Maxwell Rest Area (southbound I-5) | rest_area | Maxwell | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Placerita Canyon State Park | park | Newhall | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Park unit operated by Los Angeles County. Check website at https://parks.lacounty.gov/placerita-canyon-state-park for more information. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve | park | Newport Beach | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Aliso Creek Rest Area (northbound I-5) | rest_area | Oceanside | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Aliso Creek Rest Area (southbound I-5) | rest_area | Oceanside | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Irvine Regional Park | park | Orange | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Peters Canyon Regional Park | park | Orange | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Santiago Oaks Regional Park | park | Orange | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Alice's Dog Park | park | Pasadena | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Love's Travel Stop #807, Patterson | stop | Patterson | Yes | Yes: dog park on site. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Tri-City Regional Park | park | Placentia | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Herbert S. Miles Rest Area (northbound I-5) | rest_area | Red Bluff | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Herbert S. Miles Rest Area (southbound I-5) | rest_area | Red Bluff | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park | park | Red Bluff | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on a leash in picnic area and parking lots. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Shasta State Historic Park | park | Redding | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot and paved roadway. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Caswell Memorial State Park | park | Ripon | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are welcome at the park but not allowed on trails, in the river, on beaches, and must always be on a leash. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Barandas Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Blackbird Park Dog Parks | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| California State Capitol | park | Sacramento | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in Capitol Park. Service animals are permitted inside Capitol building. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| California State Railroad Museum Point of Interest | park | Sacramento | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in exterior portions of railroad displays only. Services animals are allowed in the Museum and on excursion trains. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Discovery Park (Sacramento County) | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes, on leash. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Elkhorn Rest Area (southbound I-5) | rest_area | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Glenbrook Park Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Granite Regional Park Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Jacinto Creek Park Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park | park | Sacramento | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Only service animals permitted on grounds and on guided tours of mansion. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Lynn Robie Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| North Natomas Regional Park Dog Parks | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Old Sacramento State Historic Park | park | Sacramento | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in exterior portions. Only service animals permitted in interior spaces. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Olympians Park Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Partner Park Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Regency Community Park Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Roy C. Marcum Bark Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| State Indian Museum State Historic Park | park | Sacramento | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Only service animals allowed inside the museum and in exterior display areas. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Sutter's Fort State Historic Park | park | Sacramento | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Only service animals are allowed inside Sutter’s Fort. Dogs are allowed on the park grounds surrounding the fort. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Sutter's Landing Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Tanzanite Community Park Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Truitt Bark Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| University Avenue Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Valley Oak Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Leslie Park | park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Max Berg Plaza Park | park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| San Clemente State Beach | beach | San Clemente | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails or the beach. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| San Luis Rey Park | park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| San Onofre State Beach | beach | San Clemente | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed in buildings or on the beach. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Verde Park | park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Allied Gardens Dog Off-Leash Area | park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Border Field State Park | park | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in the parking lot on Monument Mesa, the picnic area, and are permitted on leash on the park road to Monument Mesa. Dogs not allowed on the trails or on the beach. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Cadman Park Leash-Free Area | park | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the posted area: fall through spring from 7:30 to 10 a.m. and 4:30 to 7 p.m., and in summer from 7 to 9:30 a.m. and 5 to 7:30 p.m. No off-leash hours on July 4 or on Saturday mornings in Little League season. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Campland on the Bay | campground | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on a leash no longer than 6 feet; up to 3 pets per site; dog park on site. No dogs on the beach or in any building. No Pit Bulls, bully breeds, Rottweilers or their mixes. | Up to 3 | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Capehart Dog Park | park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Centrum Park Dog Park | park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Charles L. Lewis III Memorial Park Dog Park | park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Dog Beach (Ocean Beach, San Diego) | beach | San Diego | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Doyle Community Park Dog Park | park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Dusty Rhodes Dog Park | park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Fiesta Island (Mission Bay Park) | park | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leash-optional everywhere outside the fenced areas, daily from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Two California least tern nesting sites are closed to people and dogs year-round, two buffer zones close April 15 through September 15, and dogs are not permitted at the Youth Aquatic Center/Camp. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Gompers Park Dog Park | park | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash during the leash-free hours posted at the park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Grape Street Park Dog Off-Leash Area | park | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only during the posted leash-free hours; on weekends and holidays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Kearny Mesa Dog Park | park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Maddox Park Dog Park | park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Morley Field Dog Off-Leash Area (Balboa Park) | park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Nate's Point Dog Off-Leash Area (Balboa Park) | park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Nobel Dog Park | park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Old Town San Diego State Historic Park | park | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in outdoor areas like the plaza. Dogs not allowed inside museums or buildings. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Rancho Peñasquitos Dog Park | park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Tijuana Estuary NP Point of Interest | park | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allows on trails. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Torrey Highlands Dog Park | park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Ward Canyon Dog Park | park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Centennial Park Dog Park | park | Santa Ana | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Canine Country | park | Santa Clarita | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |||
| Central Bark | park | Santa Clarita | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |||
| Love's Travel Stop #441, Santa Nella | stop | Santa Nella | Yes | Yes: dog park on site. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Lakehead Rest Area (southbound I-5) | rest_area | Shasta Lake | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| O'Brien Rest Area (northbound I-5) | rest_area | Shasta Lake | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Del Mar Shores Beach | beach | Solana Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on leash only on the stretch from the Del Mar Shores stairs south to Del Mar. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Barkleyville Dog Park | park | Stockton | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |||
| Faklis Park Dog Park | park | Stockton | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |||
| Weston Park Dog Park | park | Stockton | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |||
| O'Neill Regional Park | park | Trabuco Canyon | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not permitted on trails in the wilderness areas (Arroyo Trabuco Wilderness, Vedanta Wilderness, Tijeras Creek and Eagle Grove area). They are allowed in the campground, on all paved roads and on the Mesa, Arroyo Mesa, Twisted Tire and Pawfoot trails (Pawfoot within the campground only). | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Westley Rest Area (northbound I-5) | rest_area | Tracy | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Westley Rest Area (southbound I-5) | rest_area | Tracy | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Weed Airport Rest Area (northbound I-5) | rest_area | Weed | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Weed Airport Rest Area (southbound I-5) | rest_area | Weed | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| California Indian Heritage Center Park Property | park | West Sacramento | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on the site when it is open to the public (this site is not commonly open yet, but is opened for planning and special event activities). | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Pío Pico State Historic Park | park | Whittier | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Love's Travel Stop #652, Williams | stop | Williams | Yes | Yes: dog park on site. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Willows Rest Area (northbound I-5) | rest_area | Willows | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Willows Rest Area (southbound I-5) | rest_area | Willows | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Woodland Opera House State Historic Park | park | Woodland | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Concession operated. Only service animals permitted on property. | October 26, 2026 |