Dog walking in San Juan Capistrano

Alipaz/ Paseo Adelanto

Grab Fido and get your foodie on in the Alipaz/ Paseo Adelanto neighborhood. Ramos House Cafe features Southern comfort food and a weekly a la carte menu that is constantly changing. Hennessey's Tavern is a casual bar and eatery that serves pub grub that includes soups, salads, burgers, or seafood. If you're both craving some delicious Mexican food, then head into El Adobe de Capistrano which serves gourmet Mexican food. Locals recommend grabbing their tableside guacamole- you won't regret it. All of these great restaurants are dog friendly and welcome Fido to join you for a tasty bite to eat.

Seawatch

Six miles from San Juan Capistrano is the Laguna Niguel Pooch Park in Laguna Niguel. This pawsome 1-acre dog park offers three picnic tables, shade, and restrooms for the owners. The park also has water for dogs, a woodchip ground covering, and clean-up bags in case you forget yours, plus they even have a fire hydrant for dogs who like to be basic. The park is fully fenced in so you don't have to worry about your furry pal escaping while you are visiting the park. Your dog won't mind the small drive to this park since he will be able to socialize and have a great time with other dogs.

Southwest Dana Point

Hiking is a great way for you and Fido to stay in shape and spend some time bonding. Three miles out of San Juan Capistrano is the San Juan Creek Trail in Dana Point. This dogtastic trail is six miles long with an asphalt and concrete trail surface. The trail runs along a levee and the Western bank of the San Juan Creek. Eventually, the trail meets the Robert McCollum Memorial Bicycle Trail, so it may be a bit busier. The trail will also pass a lot of horse stables and a path for equestrian users, so if Fido isn't a fan of horses, then you may want to avoid this trail. Don't forget your water while hiking.

Sun Valley Castle Rock

The Laguna Beach Dog Park is thirteen miles out of San Juan Capistrano in Laguna Beach, and a great spot to let Fido run around off leash and play around with other pups. The park is open daily from dawn until dusk, except for Wednesdays when it closes down for maintenance. With separated areas, small and large dogs can play with other dogs their own size. The park has a mixture of grass, sand, and wood chips, plus they offer doggie water fountains so your pup can stay hydrated. Fido will be tuckered out on your way back home from this fun day out.

Mission Viejo

The La Paws Park is a beautiful off leash dog park in Mission Viejo which is only seven miles out of San Juan Capistrano. This dog park offers three separate sections for large dogs, small dogs, and dogs who are timid. The dog park is a total of 6-acres, which gives plenty of room for your furry friend to run around and have a good time. The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. but does close on Thursdays for turf maintenance, or when the weather is bad. Don't forget your water and clean-up bags while you visit the La Paws Park.