Dogs in the Orange County region
79 of 106 places verified here allow dogs in at least some areas (75%).
Cities with their own page: Anaheim (14) · Dana Point (7) · Huntington Beach (8) · Newport Beach (6) · San Clemente (15)
Counties (county rules apply in unincorporated areas): Orange County (106)
Show only:no pet fee (8)2+ dogs OK (22)off leash (11)dog parks (17)
Questions answered for this region: Which beaches allow dogs in the Orange County region? (12) · Which parks allow dogs in the Orange County region? (43) · Where can dogs run off leash in the Orange County region? (11) · Which hotels allow dogs in the Orange County region? (20)
Jump to: hotels and lodging (37) · campgrounds and rv parks (2) · beaches (15) · parks (49) · trails (3)
Hotels and lodging
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western Anaheim Hills* | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 | |
| Best Western Plus Anaheim Orange County Hotel* | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 | |
| Best Western Courtesy Inn* | Anaheim | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Park Place Inn - Mini Suites* | Anaheim | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Pavilions* | Anaheim | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Raffles Inn & Suites* | Anaheim | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Plus, Anaheim* | Anaheim | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Extended Stay America - Anaheim Hills* | Anaheim | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Extended Stay America Orange County - Anaheim Convention Center* | Anaheim | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites Anaheim* | Anaheim | 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. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate* | Anaheim | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Extended Stay America, Brea* | Brea | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Motel 6, Buena Park* | Buena Park | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn* | Costa Mesa | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| La Quinta Inn, Costa Mesa* | Costa Mesa | 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. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Motel 6, Costa Mesa* | Costa Mesa | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel* | Dana Point | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Motel 6, Fountain Valley* | Fountain Valley | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Best Western Surf City* | Huntington Beach | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Extended Stay America - Orange County - Huntington Beach* | Huntington Beach | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort* | Huntington Beach | Yes | Yes, under the Kimpton Hotels brand policy: no limit on the number of pets; no weight limit; no pet fee. | No pet fee | No weight limit | No limit | October 28, 2026 |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites, Irvine* | Irvine | 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. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites Buena Park* | La Palma | 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. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Extended Stay America - Orange County - Lake Forest* | Lake Forest | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Extended Stay America - Orange County - John Wayne Airport* | Newport Beach | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Best Western Meridian* | Orange | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Orange Plaza* | Orange | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Extended Stay America, Orange* | Orange | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Best Western, San Juan Capistrano* | San Juan Capistrano | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North* | Santa Ana | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites Orange County Airport* | Santa Ana | 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. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA* | Santa Ana | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Motel 6, Santa Ana* | Santa Ana | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Red Roof Inn Santa Ana* | Santa Ana | Yes | Yes, under the Red Roof Inn brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; up to 80 lb each; first pet stays free. | First pet free | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 |
| BEST WESTERN Harbour Inn & Suites* | Sunset Beach | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Palm Garden Inn* | Westminster | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Westminster Inn* | Westminster | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
Campgrounds and RV parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jay Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina | Newport Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on a leash no longer than 6 feet; up to 2 pets per site; dog park on site; $2 per pet per night. No pets on the beach, pool deck, lawns or planters, or inside resort buildings. | $2 per pet per night | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
Beaches
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corona del Mar State 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. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Capistrano 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. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Dana Point Harbor and Baby 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. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Doheny State 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. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Salt Creek 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. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Bolsa Chica State Beach | Huntington Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on the multiuse trail (bike path). Dogs not allowed on sand. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Huntington City Beach | Huntington Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. On the city beach and pier, dogs are permitted only on the service road and at Dog Beach. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Huntington Dog Beach | Huntington Beach | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Huntington State Beach | Huntington Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on the multiuse trail (bike path). Dogs not allowed on sand. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Laguna Beach city beaches | 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. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Thousand Steps Beach | Laguna Beach | No | No. Dogs are prohibited every day of the year. | Dogs are prohibited every day of the year. | October 26, 2026 |
| Bayside Beach (Newport Harbor) | Newport Beach | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Newport Beach city beaches | Newport Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not allowed on any ocean or bay beach, or any beachfront sidewalk, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Before 10 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m., leashed dogs are allowed. Off-leash dogs are never allowed. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| San Clemente city beaches and pier | San Clemente | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| San Clemente State Beach | San Clemente | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails or the beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacaranda Park Dog Park | Anaheim | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| La Palma Park Dog Park | Anaheim | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Maxwell Park Dog Park | Anaheim | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Olive Hills Dog Park | Anaheim | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Yorba Regional Park | Anaheim | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Carbon Canyon Regional Park | Brea | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Ralph B. Clark Regional Park | Buena Park | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Chino Hills State Park | Chino Hills | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on paved roads and in campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on park trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Talbert Regional Park | Costa Mesa | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park | Coto de Caza | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Creekside Park (Dana Point) | Dana Point | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park | Foothill Ranch | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Mile Square Regional Park | Fountain Valley | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Ted Craig Regional Park | Fullerton | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park | Huntington Beach | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Central Bark Dog Park | Irvine | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Irvine Open Space Preserve | Irvine | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. No pets are allowed in the preserve except on the Quail Hill Loop, where dogs are allowed on a leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| William R. Mason Regional Park | Irvine | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Crystal Cove State 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. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Laguna Coast Wilderness Park | Laguna Beach | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park | Laguna Niguel | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Laguna Niguel Pooch Park | Laguna Niguel | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Laguna Niguel Regional Park | Laguna Niguel | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Barker Ranch Dog Park | Lake Forest | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | November 1, 2026 |
| Portola Dog Park | Lake Forest | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | November 1, 2026 |
| Newport Beach Dog Park (Avocado Ave and San Miguel Dr) | Newport Beach | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve | Newport Beach | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Irvine Regional Park | Orange | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Peters Canyon Regional Park | Orange | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Santiago Oaks Regional Park | Orange | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Tri-City Regional Park | Placentia | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Dog Park (Cañada Vista Park) | Rancho Santa Margarita | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Baron Von Willard Dog Park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Leslie Park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Linda Lane Park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Marblehead Park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Max Berg Plaza Park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Mira Costa Park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Rancho San Clemente Park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| San Luis Rey Park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Talega Park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Verde Park | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park | San Juan Capistrano | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Centennial Park Dog Park | Santa Ana | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Arbor Park Dog Park | Seal Beach | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Irvine Lake | Silverado | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| O'Neill Regional 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). | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Bark Barracks at Tustin Legacy Park | Tustin | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Checker's Dog Park | Yorba Linda | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
Trails
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Point Preserve Trail | Dana Point | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Rancho San Clemente Ridgeline Trail | San Clemente | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| San Clemente Beach Trail | San Clemente | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not permitted on the beach along the trail. | Required | November 1, 2026 |