Rating:

Sort by

Dog-Friendly Activities in Escondido, CA

There are 7 dog-friendly activities in Escondido. 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 Escondido.

Pet Friendly Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve

Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve

Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve

Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve is a dog-friendly area in Escondido, CA. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you on the 11 miles of trails through the reserve. Along the way, you can stop off at one of the picturesque picnic spots for a bite to eat and enjoy a scenic mountain view. Dogs must remain on a hand-held leash no longer than six feet.

Pet Friendly Belle Marie Winery

Belle Marie Winery

Belle Marie Winery

Bell Marie Winery in Escondido, CA, provides a very dog-friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy fabulous wines. This family-owned winery offers plenty of sunny and shaded areas where your pup can join you in unwinding. Feel free to bring along a picnic or snacks and enjoy on the grounds.

May Flower Dog Park

May Flower Dog Park

Bring Fido to play off-leash at May Flower Dog Park in Escondido, CA. This 1.5-acre fenced area allows Fido to socialize with other dogs without the restraints of a leash. Limit three dogs per person when visiting, owners must remain with them, and pups must be licensed and vaccinated.

Mia Marie Vineyards

Mia Marie Vineyards

Mia Marie Vineyards provides a very dog-friendly atmosphere sitting on 105 acres overlooking scenic Highland Valley in San Diego County. Mia Marie strives to deliver a variety of craft wines in a relaxed setting.

Cheval Winery

If you're in the Escondido, CA area, make sure to bring Fido along to Cheval Winery, a real dog-friendly hidden gem! This winery and vineyard welcomes furry friends on the property, and in the tasting room, as long as you keep Fido leashed. The property also includes stables, so you can take a walk around and see champion show horses! Their available wines include the Bubba bordeaux and the signature Maverick, a versatile blend with hints of blackberry and dry cocoa.

Rancho Guejito Vineyard

Rancho Guejito Vineyard

Rancho Guejito Vineyard is a dog-friendly destination open to the public on weekends in Escondido, CA. Leashed pups are welcome to join you inside the air-conditioned tasting room on hot days or relax with you in the shaded garden areas. Guests can enjoy a glass of wine in a beautiful, relaxing setting and attend a variety of events held throughout the year.

Felicita County Park

Felicita County Park

Felicita County Park is an expansive dog-friendly area in Escondido, CA. Leashed dogs are welcome at this spacious community park which offers various sports fields, tennis courts, two playgrounds, walking paths and a disc golf course. A minimal parking fee applies.

Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve

Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve

Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve is a dog-friendly preservation area in San Diego, CA. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails on leashes no longer than 8-feet long. Scenery in the canyon includes waterfalls, streamside forest, sycamore trees, a freshwater marsh, and wildlife like mule deer, bobcat, coyote and, raccoons. All recreational activities within the Preserve are day-use only and camping is prohibited.

Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park

Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park

Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park is located within Encinitas Community Park in Encinitas, CA. This 2-acre dog park features areas for small dogs, timid or first-time dogs, and a large lawn open to all. Dogs must be leashed when walking to and from the designated off-leash area. The park is closed for maintenance on Thursdays from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM.

Emerald Isle Golf Course

Emerald Isle Golf Course

Emerald Isle Golf Course is a dog-friendly golf course in Oceanside, CA. This executive course welcomes dogs on the course with their owners for a rambling round, as long as they are leashed and well-behaved.

North Beach

North Beach is a dog-friendly beach in Del Mar, CA. Dogs are allowed off-leash during the off-season, between the day after Labor Day through June 15th. During the summer from June 16th through Labor Day, pups are only allowed off-leash from dawn until 8:00 AM. Otherwise, dogs are still welcome on the beach but must remain leashed. A dog license must be affixed to the collar, and leashes cannot exceed six feet.

South Buena Vista Park

South Buena Vista Park

South Buena Vista Park is a large park offering dog-friendly off-leash hours in Vista, CA. The park has shaded areas for wandering in and out of the trees and open spaces for running. There is a doggie drinking fountain and several waste bag stations. For the humans, there are many benches, a basketball court and a fenced-in playground. Check their website for current off-leash hours.

La Jolla Cove

Leashed dogs are welcome on the beach at La Jolla Cove, in San Diego, CA before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. from April 1 to October 31, and before 9 AM and after 4 PM from November 1 to March 31. The beach is located at the northeast end of Ellen Browning Scripps Park. Take Fido for a walk above the bluffs on the La Jolla Coast Walk Trail, explore tide pools, or find a spot on the beach to relax. Always keep dogs away from wildlife.

Westfield UTC

Westfield UTC is a fabulous open-air shopping area in San Diego, CA. Not all shops are dog-friendly so be sure to check with staff first before entering with Fido. Dogs are also welcome to visit the Bark Park located behind the Clock Tower in Palm Plaza. Take the hill going down between Tender Greens and Express to find the lush, fully fenced-in dog park for your dog to enjoy.

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve Rios (East) Trail

Solana Beach, CA

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve Rios (East) Trail

The Rios (East) Trail is an easy 1.2-mile hike in the San Elijo Ecological Reserve in Solana Beach, CA. This dog-friendly trail runs close to the lagoon and allows one to enjoy wetland plants and birds. This beautiful area is still close to the highway, and parts of it can be muddy. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Find the trailhead at the end of Rios Ave, where you also find on-street parking.

Iron Mountain Trail

Iron Mountain Trail

Iron Mountain Trail is a dog-friendly, moderately easy, 5.75 mile hike in Poway, CA. This hike takes about 2.5 hours to complete with Fido. This is a very popular trail that is clearly marked. If your dog is used to trails it should be okay on his paws, if not you may want to work him up to it.

Santa Margarita River Trail

Santa Margarita River Trail

Santa Margarita River Trail is a dog-friendly, 5-mile path in Fallbrook, CA. Enjoy varying terrain and beautiful views. Visitors are often surprised to see so many broad water impoundments along the river which are the work of the California golden beaver. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Montiel Park

Bring Fido for fun at Montiel Park, a dog-friendly community space in San Marcos, CA. The amenities include a basketball court, disc golf course and picnic tables. Fido must stay leashed on the grounds, but an off-leash dog park is on-site.

One Paseo

One Paseo is a dog-friendly urban village of shops and restaurants in San Diego, Ca. Fido is welcome to join you at an umbrella-covered table on their outdoor patio. Or, take a stroll with Fido through the outdoor Art Walk - North San Diego County's largest outdoor display of public art.

Carlsbad Strawberry Company

Carlsbad Strawberry Company

Carlsbad Strawberry Company in Carlsbad, CA, is pet-friendly during pumpkin patch season in the fall. Bring Fido along to pick out the perfect pumpkins, take photos with curated displays, and on weekends you can enjoy games and food. Dogs are not allowed in the spring and summer strawberry patches.

See More Results

Escondido, CA, US