Dog walking in Tustin

North Tustin

North Tustin is where you’ll find Peter’s Canyon, which reaches through parts of Tustin and Orange, CA. The park has over 350 acres of trails and outdoor beauty for you and your pooch to explore, and its trails have varying degrees of difficulty for a relaxing walk to a ruff-er hike. If you’d like to go on a quicker outdoor excursion with your furry friend, check out the West Irvine Trail that runs through North Tustin. The multi-use trail is great for a run or leisurely walk. You and your pup will love spending some paw-lity time together in the great outdoors of North Tustin.

Oak Creek

Irvine, California is about 6 miles from Tustin. Its Oak Creek neighborhood is home to the Orange County Great Park, where you and your pup have tons of space to enjoy the great outdoors, or even take a ride in a 400-foot-high tethered balloon! The park has several special events throughout the year, and dogs are welcome if they remain leashed. If you’re looking for a dog-only adventure, head over to Irvine Central Bark Park, an off-the-leash park with ample room to run and separate areas for small and large breeds. She’ll especially love cooling off at the on-site water facility on a sunny day!

Orangecrest

Just a 10-minute drive away from Tustin brings you to Orange, CA, a city bustling with lakes, shopping areas, parks, and even its own small zoo and university. Orange Park Acres is on the eastern side of the city and includes the Orange Dog Park, an off-the-leash playground for your best friend. Orange Dog Park is situated on the western end of Yorba Regional Park, a beautiful 140-acre park with playgrounds, bike trails, and more, where you can walk your pup on his leash. The dog park has separate areas for small and large breeds, and is the paw-fect spot to let him meet new friends. Here, you can also find Morenos, a cozy Mexican restaurant with outdoor seating at which your leashed dog is welcome to dine with you.

Orange Foothills

Also in nearby Orange in the Orange Foothills area is Eisenhower Dog Park. The park has beautiful scenery, fun hills to explore, and seating areas for when you need some time to rest. Your pup must remain leashed, but it’s one of the best outdoor spots to enjoy with your pooch. This area also has an In-N-Out Burger and Johnny Rockets, two paw-friendly restaurants where you can stop for a bite to eat. At In-N-Out Burger, you can order a lip-smacking beef patty for Fido, or enjoy eating outdoors at Johnny Rockets on the outdoor patio – either one is sure to make him howl!

Golden Hill

About 14 miles northwest of Tustin is the Golden Hill neighborhood of Fullerton. This area has its own dog park, Fullerton Pooch Park, which will keep your pooch on the run until she’s dog-tired! The fenced-in area is well-maintained and even has water bowls and fountains to keep her hydrated while she plays. Not far away is Fullerton Market, an outdoor shopping area that welcomes dogs on their leash. Here, you can find some of the area’s best produce, baked goods, and more. It even has “Dog Days,” where vendors sell their best dog-friendly products. Or, fetch a meal with Fido at Slidebar Rock ‘N Roll Kitchen, a music-centric restaurant with outdoor seating where dogs are welcome.