Costa Mesa, CA

Dog walking in Costa Mesa

Book on-demand and scheduled walks with local dog walkers. Choose between a 20, 30, or 60-minute walk for your pup.

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Unable to take your dog on a walk today? Dog walkers through Wag! are available to care for your pup whenever you’re not. Every dog walker has passed an enhanced background check. Get photos and updates on where your dog poops and pees while you follow along via GPS in the app.

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Hannah T.

Always great!

Stephen O O.

Great job!

Stephen O O.

Great job!

Stephen O O.

On time and hey service

Apple U.

Thank you so much for taking care of Eleanor and being super accommodating

Darling O.

Susi is awesome!

Hannah T.

Thank you for going above and beyond for enoki and cotton. I appreciate you

Ann P.

Thank you, Ann Marie! I appreciate your effort and care for my fur babies

Ann P.

Susi is amazing. She has regularly walked Bandit and always is positive, patient and caring!

Danielle D.

Why book dog walker in Costa Mesa

Busy Pet Parents sometimes need a hand when it comes to ensuring their pup is getting the potty breaks and exercise they need. That's where Wag! comes in! Local Costa Mesa, CA dog walkers are background checked and registered on the Wag! platform, ready to take your dog on an adventure when you need them. Your dog can make a friend in the neighborhood, and you can re-book with the same dog walker easily in the app. Costa Mesa, CA has "pawlenty" of parks and neighborhoods that your dog is itching to explore!

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Costa Mesa

City Center

The city center of Costa Mesa has plenty of recreational activities in the area, including ones for your dog. The Costa Mesa Bark Park has separate fenced-in, off-leash areas for big dogs and small dogs. There are plenty of chairs and benches for you to sit, and doggie bags and water are provided. There is a local PetSmart with a training facility as well as a PETCO. Numerous restaurants im the area are dog-friendly. These include The Golden Truffle, Cucina Roma and the Side Street Café. For doggie dentals, Qualified Pet Dental is a local service that offers on-site professional dental cleanings!

East Costa Mesa

East Costa Mesa offers dog owners quick access to the Upper Newport Bay Nature Reserve. This 1,000 acre reserve surrounds the Ecological Reserve, which is considered one of the best places in Orange Country to view wildlife. Dogs are always welcome, but the rules of the reserve require owners to keep them on leash and clean up after them. There are plenty of services in the neighborhood as well, including Tail’s Pace (local dog walking and pet sitting business), Bark Bath Self-Serve Dog Wash, and Tracie’s Pet Service. There are also several Air BnB dog friendly lodging options in the neighborhood for out of towners.

West Costa Mesa

The Westside Costa Mesa neighborhood is a few blocks from Canyon Park, which borders the expansive Talbert Regional Park. Canyon Park covers 1.45 acres and provides walking trails, exercise areas, a greenbelt, tennis, baseball, volleyball, basketball courts and a beautiful fountain that can be enjoyed by pups that are leashed. Bordering Canyon Park is Talbert Regional Park, with 91.5 acres located in North Talbert, and the remaining 88.5 acres in South Talbert. This beautiful area is separated into six different plant zones, including Alluvial Woodland and Wetland Zones that can be enjoyed by doggies that are cleaned up after and kept on leash.

Fountain Valley

Seven miles from Central Costa Mesa is the Fountain Valley neighborhood, which has tons of activities and services catering to dogs. Mile Square Regional Park has beautiful lakes and trails to enjoy. The park also hosts many events like Summer Concert in the Park, Bark for Life, and Howling Halloween in the Park. The Santa Ana River Trail is also nearby and offers a lovely walking path along the Santa Ana River that can be enjoyed by you and your on-leash pup! For local emergencies, the well-reviewed Surf City Pet Hospital is nearby, located just south on Brookhurst Street.

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South Coast

Just 15 minutes north of Costa Mesa’s city center, the area of South Coast provides residents and visitors with dog companions access to numerous neighborhood parks. Carl Thornton Park has a gorgeous lake with expansive walking trails. The entire area has plenty of shopping, dining, nightlife and entertainment options. Darya, In-N-Out Burger, and Old Vine Café are local restaurants that allow pooches on their patios, and Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa Marriott, and Oakwood Costa Mesa are lodgings that are dog friendly. There is also a local PetSmart located in Bristol Plaza along with tons of other shopping outlets.