Dog walking in Newport Coast

East Coast Drive

After you're finished exploring all the natural areas in Newport Coast, your dog can join you for a filling meal at Ruby's Diner. This restaurant has an all-American menu with all your favorites, like chicken and waffles. Start your meal off with a unique appetizer, like an order of fried green beans. The sriracha burger is a local favorite. You can even get a Vegwich if you are looking for a vegan option. You'll have to keep your fur baby on a leash for your visit. Bring a dish if you would like your pup to be served their own meal.

Oceanfront

In just eight miles, you can get to Newport Beach from Newport Coast. Newport Beach is one of the most pawpular beaches in the area -- probably because it's dog-friendly! The rules and regulations can be a little confusing, but they are signposted, so be sure to pay attention. Dogs are allowed to be off their leash here for a few hours a day; the rest of the time, they're welcome to play on-leash. Be careful; this beach isn't fenced, so if you do let your dog off-leash, he needs to respond well to voice commands. The beach is within walking distance of the boardwalk. You'll need to bring your own water and waste baggies.

Newport Center

Newport Beach's Newport Center neighborhood has a unique opportunity for you and your dog. Fashion Island lets you bring your dog with you while you shop! Most of the shops are dog-friendly. Unfortunately, there are not any pet-friendly restaurants in this outdoor mall. Your dog will need to stay leashed at all times here. You will also want to carry a water dish for your pup. There are always a lot of dogs of different breeds and sizes browsing the stores here, so be sure that your dog is okay with other dogs and can socialize well before visiting. Don't forget to bring your own doggie waste bags as well.

Goldenwest

Huntington Beach is just twelve miles from Newport Coast, and is home to a truly dog-friendly beach. There is plenty of room to take a morning walk, splash in the waves, and even dig in the sand at Huntington Dog Beach! There are no fences here, so be aware of this if you do decide to let your dog off his leash. There is a rinse station, but you will need to bring a water dish if you wish to use it for water. There are no doggie waste bags here either, so please remember to bring your own. The only downside is that the parking is sparse, and you may have to walk awhile to get to your car from the beach.

Old Pacifica

San Onofre State Beach is located in San Clemente, just twenty miles from Newport Coast. There are multiple trails where you can walk your dog here. But the real gem of this furrific park is Dog Patch Beach, where you can play with your dog on the beach! While you are here, you will need to bring your own water, as there is no running water, as well as your own doggie waste bags. Locals pups and their parents pawsitively love this park, so if Fido wants to make some new friends, this is a great place to do it!