San Diego is known for its perfect climate and beautiful beaches. Thankfully, the city’s many dog parks take advantage of both.
Click on the parks in the map below for more info and scroll down for Instagram photos of each park.
- Coronado Dog Beach
- Grape Street Dog Park
- Fiesta Island Park
- Canine Corners Dog Park
- Nate’s Point Dog Park
- Ocean Beach Dog Beach
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The Best Dog Parks (and Beaches) in San Diego
Now, time to get beachin’.
1. Coronado Dog Beach
Ocean Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118
- Some of the best scenery in the San Diego region
- Located near the historic (and possibly haunted) Hotel del Coronado
- Please keep your dog leashed on the walk from the parking lot to the beach.
2. Grape Street Dog Park
1998 28th St, San Diego, CA 92102
- The largest of THREE dog parks located inside Balboa Park
- Wide open fields surrounded by groves of eucalyptus trees
- Drinking fountains for dogs and restrooms for people
3. Fiesta Island Park
1590 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
- This large peninsular park located within Mission Bay is almost entirely off-leash
- Check out the beach side to play in waves, or the bay side with calmer waters
- Plenty of scenic walking paths and picnic areas to enjoy
4. Canine Corners Dog Park
9550 Milden Street, La Mesa, CA 91942
- A a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Public Charity supported by volunteers and donations
- Within Harry Griffin Regional Park in La Mesa
- Features three separate play areas for dogs of different sizes/energy levels
- Only three dogs per handler allowed
5. Nate’s Point Dog Park
2500 Balboa Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
- Located on the west mesa of Balboa park
- 2.3 acres of grassy parkland for dogs to explore
- One of the most popular dog parks in the San Diego region, thanks to its convenient location
6. Ocean Bean Dog Beach
- Known as “The Original Dog Beach,” it’s one of the first off-leash dog beaches in America
- San Diego’s only 24-hour dog beach
- Mile-long peninsula offer plenty of room to wade in the waves
- Almost always crowded, so best for very social dogs
Worried you’ll be too busy in San Diego to give your dog the exercise they need? You can easily hire a local dog walker to show your pooch around town!
