Dog-Friendly Trails Near San Diego, CA

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Discover a collection of serene trails around San Diego, where you and your dog can enjoy nature together. Each path offers unique landscapes, scenic views, and the joy of exploring the great outdoors with your furry companion.

Fiesta Island Park photo

Fiesta Island Park

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Serenity fills the air at Fiesta Island Park, where my dog and I enjoy smooth trails and refreshing breezes by the bay. Perfect for off-leash play.

Towards Main Trail from Lanston Street

Tecolote Canyon Natural Park & Nature Center

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Exploration of Tecolote Canyon offers scenic dog-friendly trails with vibrant wildflowers and shaded paths, perfect for leisurely weekend hikes.

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Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation

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Wanderlust drew me to Batiquitos Lagoon, where the flat, 3-mile trail offers stunning wildlife views and a relaxing setting for leashed pups.

Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve photo

Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve

Flourishing with diverse landscapes, Los Penasquitos Canyon boasts scenic waterfalls, marshlands, and vibrant wildlife, perfect for leisurely hikes with dogs.

Poison Oak

Blue Sky Ecological Reserve

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Tranquility fills the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, offering scenic trails through oak forests and easy paths perfect for dog walking.

San Diego River Crossing Trail

Mission Trails Regional Park

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Nature beckons me to Mission Trails, where 8,000 acres offer stunning trails, water views, and a perfect space for canine companions.

Piedras Pintadas Interpretive Trail photo

Piedras Pintadas Interpretive Trail

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Adventure calls on the Piedras Pintadas Interpretive Trail, where scenic views of Lake Hodges, waterfalls, and colorful birdlife await.

Lake Hodges Trail photo

Lake Hodges Trail

Vibrance characterizes Lake Hodges Trail, where I stroll alongside picturesque lakeside views, perfect for a leisurely walk with my dog.

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San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve

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Blissfully winding through scenic trails, San Elijo Lagoon offers beautiful views of the Pacific and a peaceful haven for dog lovers.

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NTC Park

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Community thrives at NTC Park with its vibrant festival, offering music, food, and a lively atmosphere for pet adoptions and playful dog walks.