--- canonical: https://dogpolicies.com/cities/ventura/ title: "Dogs in Ventura, California: dog-friendly places" license: CC-BY-4.0 attribution: "DogPolicies, dogpolicies.com, CC BY 4.0, verified 2026-10-30" verified_at: 2026-10-30 spotlight: false city_rules_on_file: false json: https://dogpolicies.com/api/v1/cities.json --- # Dogs in Ventura, California 9 verified places in Ventura. Ventura has no city dog ordinance in our records yet; Ventura County rules apply in unincorporated areas, and each place's own rule is below. ## Dog parks and off-leash areas | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Arroyo Verde Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/arroyo-verde-park/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the park's designated off-leash area, 6 to 9 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and not on city holidays or during special events. | 2026-10-30 | | [Camino Real Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/camino-real-park-dog-park/) | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-30 | ## Beaches and shoreline | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Emma Wood State Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/emma-wood-state-beach/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach. | 2026-10-26 | | [San Buenaventura State Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/san-buenaventura-state-beach/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach. | 2026-10-26 | ## Places to stay | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Best Western, Ventura](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-ventura/) | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | 2026-10-26 | | [La Quinta Inn, Ventura](https://dogpolicies.com/places/la-quinta-inn-ventura/) | Yes | Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay. | 2026-10-28 | | [Lake Casitas Recreation Area](https://dogpolicies.com/places/lake-casitas-recreation-area/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on a leash no longer than 6 feet; up to 2 pets per site. No dogs within 50 feet of the lake shore or streams, or inside the Water Adventure; no wading or swimming. Dogs may ride in boats. | 2026-10-28 | | [Motel 6 - Ventura South](https://dogpolicies.com/places/motel-6-ventura-south/) | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | 2026-10-28 | | [Motel 6, Ventura](https://dogpolicies.com/places/motel-6-ventura/) | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | 2026-10-28 | Guide: https://dogpolicies.com/cities/ventura/ ยท Methodology: https://dogpolicies.com/methodology/