Dog-Friendly Orange County

by Citysearch_editors - 0 Reviews - 1,721 Lists

Updated: June 28, 2004

We've sniffed out the city's best spots for a full day of doggie nirvana. So grab a leash and lap up the fun.

On this page:Stay, Eat, Shop, Play.

Stay

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended La Quinta Irvine Spectrum
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    14972 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine, CA 92618 (map)

    Check into this tile-roofed chain that allows pets up to 25 pounds.

  2. 2 Candlewood Suites Orange County/Irvine Spectrum
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    16150 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine, CA 92618 (map)

    Pet-friendly hotel caters to weary travelers and dogs weighing less than 80 pounds.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Staybridge Suites Irvine East/Lake Forest
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    2 Orchard, Lake Forest, CA 92630 (map)

    For a fee, your pet may accompany you at this hotel offering apartment-like suites.

  4. 4 Doubletree Guest Suites Doheny Beach Dana Point
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    34402 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92629 (map)

    Dogs big and small are welcome at this hotel for $30 per night.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Residence Inn Anaheim Maingate
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    1700 S Clementine St, Anaheim, CA 92802 (map)

    Planning a trip to Disneyland? Bring Rover. This nearby inn accepts dogs for a $75 non-refundable fee, plus $10 daily.

  6. 6 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dana Point-Harbor/Doheny Beach
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    34280 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92629 (map)

    On the go with your pet? Check in to this budget-friendly hotel.

  7. 7 3 Star Rating: Average Carriage House
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    1322 Catalina, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (map)

    A charming, pet-friendly bed-and-breakfast in beautiful Laguna Beach that takes dogs for $10 daily, per pet.

  8. 8 Red Roof Inn
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    100 W Disney Wy, Anaheim, CA 92802 (map)

    This economy lodge that's about a mile from the Magic Kingdom accepts dogs less than 50 pounds for free.

Eat

  1. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Side Street Cafe
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    1799 Newport Blvd Ste A105, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (map)

    This family-run breakfast favorite welcomes Fido on its bright and sunny patio.

  2. 10 Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
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    13248 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA 92602 (map)

    Enjoy a cheap and healthy Mexican feast with your well-behaved, leashed dog at one of the outdoor tables.

  3. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cafe Zinc & Market
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    350 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (map)

    Fill up on organic breakfasts at this beachside restaurant and dine with your dog on the outdoor patio.

  4. 12 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Mother's Market & Kitchen
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    2963 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA 92612 (map)

    Grab an organic, vegetarian meal with your favorite canine carnivore in the outside dining area.

  5. 13 3 Star Rating: Average Charlie's Chili
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    102 Mcfadden Pl, Newport Beach, CA 92663 (map)

    This historical Newport Pier chili depot allows pets on its outdoor patio.

  6. 14 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Caffe Panini
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    2333 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 (map)

    Corona del Mar's European-style cafe welcomes doggies on its outdoor patio.

Shop

  1. 15 3 Star Rating: Average Petsmart
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    26761 Aliso Creek Rd, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (map)

  2. 16 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Three Dog Bakery Inc
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    924 Avocado Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (map)

  3. 17 Petco
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    25592 El Paseo, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (map)

  4. 18 3 Star Rating: Average Fashion Island
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    401 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (map)

    Canine-lovers heaven: an open-air mall that allows dogs. Some stores will even allow your leashed friends inside.

Play

  1. 19 Central Bark
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    6405 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA 92618 (map)

    Located next to the Irvine Animal Care Center, the park offers a place for dogs to run and play featuring a separate area for small dogs.

  2. 20 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Fun Zone Boat Co
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    600 E Edgewater Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92661 (map)

    Bring your well-behaved canine companion aboard this dazzling sight-seeing vessel for no charge.

  3. 21 Huntington Beach Best Friend Dog Park
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    Edwards St, Huntington Beach, CA 92605 (map)

    Take a stroll with your pooch along the waterline at this swell Huntington Beach dog park that boasts a doggy "Walk of Fame" with more than 850 paw prints.

  4. 22 2 Star Rating: Below Average Disneyland Resort Anaheim California
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    1313 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802 (map)

    Heading to the Magic Kingdom and can't stand to leave Fido at home? Bring him along.

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