55My boys had such a great time. There was a lot for them to do. Especially climbing up on stuff which they really enjoyed. Will definitely be coming back!Yesenia C.
Yesenia C.
May 2024
My boys had such a great time. There was a lot for them to do. Especially climbing up on stuff which they really enjoyed. Will definitely be coming back!
55We had an incredible time here! It was easy to find and our dogs exhausted themselves trekking up and down the hill. It’s a beautiful property with a gorgeous view. Will definitely be back! Lauren G.
Lauren G.
May 2024
We had an incredible time here! It was easy to find and our dogs exhausted themselves trekking up and down the hill. It’s a beautiful property with a gorgeous view. Will definitely be back!
55Amazing! I’ve been wanting to get here for a couple years. Great sniffs. Beautiful view. Safe and no dogs in sight at fence lines. Thank you for making this beautiful space available to us. 🙏🥰❤️Julie H.
Julie H.
June 2024
Amazing! I’ve been wanting to get here for a couple years. Great sniffs. Beautiful view. Safe and no dogs in sight at fence lines. Thank you for making this beautiful space available to us. 🙏🥰❤️
55We have been coming here for years. It is bordering lake Hodges so lots of nature.
Guests have been leaving kibbles scattered around the ground lately which attracts wildlife. Last night there were At least two skunks that my dog ran out of the yard. Thankfully she did not get sprayed.
Please do not leave food and water down after your visit. I've seen this at other spots as well: I know it's popular enrichment to scatter feed your dog, but please consider others and don't throw food on the ground if your dog does not eat all of it up. Michele S.
Michele S.
June 2024
We have been coming here for years. It is bordering lake Hodges so lots of nature.
Guests have been leaving kibbles scattered around the ground lately which attracts wildlife. Last night there were At least two skunks that my dog ran out of the yard. Thankfully she did not get sprayed.
Please do not leave food and water down after your visit. I've seen this at other spots as well: I know it's popular enrichment to scatter feed your dog, but please consider others and don't throw food on the ground if your dog does not eat all of it up.
55What an adventurous place! My dogs loved roaming around and exploring it! I almost felt like I was hiking with my dogs, it's a wonderful off leash area 💚Trinity W.
Trinity W.
August 2024
What an adventurous place! My dogs loved roaming around and exploring it! I almost felt like I was hiking with my dogs, it's a wonderful off leash area 💚
55Our two dogs had a blast running, sniffing and climbing the rocks. It was hot so it was so nice to have shaded areas! Thanks for hosting us! Ester R.
Ester R.
September 2024
Our two dogs had a blast running, sniffing and climbing the rocks. It was hot so it was so nice to have shaded areas! Thanks for hosting us!
55This spot was perfect for our dog who loves to explore! Lots of rocks for her to climb on and plants to learn about. The terrain was really diverse too which was fun for everyone. It was hot out but there was lots of shady spots and a nice picnic area set up in the shade. We will definitely be coming back! Jess N.
Jess N.
September 2024
This spot was perfect for our dog who loves to explore! Lots of rocks for her to climb on and plants to learn about. The terrain was really diverse too which was fun for everyone. It was hot out but there was lots of shady spots and a nice picnic area set up in the shade. We will definitely be coming back!
55Very responsive host and easy to find spot. The neighbors were on their court playing pickle ball with their Golden tied up. Caused a bit of a pickle for a few minutes when we first got there but then Molly figured out there were lizards and she had an absolutely amazing time trying to find them. An hour is not long enough in this yard! Definitely come early in the morning or later in the day as it feels like it can get quite warm.Krystle F.
Krystle F.
August 2024
Very responsive host and easy to find spot. The neighbors were on their court playing pickle ball with their Golden tied up. Caused a bit of a pickle for a few minutes when we first got there but then Molly figured out there were lizards and she had an absolutely amazing time trying to find them. An hour is not long enough in this yard! Definitely come early in the morning or later in the day as it feels like it can get quite warm.
55Great as always. There is a very sweet golden retriever at the bottom of the hill property, he is an adolescent and it sounds like from the owners geting freaked out by all the new dogs coming and going, so maybe call your dogs away from the bottom fence when the owners are out so they don't have to have words. Michele S.
Michele S.
September 2024
Great as always. There is a very sweet golden retriever at the bottom of the hill property, he is an adolescent and it sounds like from the owners geting freaked out by all the new dogs coming and going, so maybe call your dogs away from the bottom fence when the owners are out so they don't have to have words.
55Also in response to the comment about a neighbor, I had a nice chat with the neighbor next to the patio area that you walk through to get to the yard, on our way to the car. He's a very nice guy, pet my dog and very friendly. As the host has pointed out the first fenced area is not for Sniffspot use, Go through the set of gates to the bottom yard. As always be conscientious of noise levels and personal spaces as this is someone's home & a beautiful quiet neighborhood ! Michele S.
Michele S.
September 2024
Also in response to the comment about a neighbor, I had a nice chat with the neighbor next to the patio area that you walk through to get to the yard, on our way to the car. He's a very nice guy, pet my dog and very friendly. As the host has pointed out the first fenced area is not for Sniffspot use, Go through the set of gates to the bottom yard. As always be conscientious of noise levels and personal spaces as this is someone's home & a beautiful quiet neighborhood !
55Great sniff spot , my dog got exhausted . I came in the morning when it wasn’t hot yet but there are shaded areas and also has a water spout near the entrance . Easy to find the access . Recommend taking good tennis shoes cause it’s a downhill slope . Jocelyn B.
Jocelyn B.
September 2024
Great sniff spot , my dog got exhausted . I came in the morning when it wasn’t hot yet but there are shaded areas and also has a water spout near the entrance . Easy to find the access . Recommend taking good tennis shoes cause it’s a downhill slope .
55Excellent spot for exploring and testing the recall ability for our very curious pups! They/we had a great time in this beautiful yard. Neighbors were visible playing an active game of Pickleball but that was no issue at all. Lots of shade and spots to sit. We will be back!Elicia Y.
Elicia Y.
September 2024
Excellent spot for exploring and testing the recall ability for our very curious pups! They/we had a great time in this beautiful yard. Neighbors were visible playing an active game of Pickleball but that was no issue at all. Lots of shade and spots to sit. We will be back!
55This was an amazing experience, we had so much fun. So many places to explore for the dogs and so much room to run around with toys as well. We will be back!Monica F.
Monica F.
October 2024
This was an amazing experience, we had so much fun. So many places to explore for the dogs and so much room to run around with toys as well. We will be back!
55An amazing spot if your dog loves to explore. It was a 30min drive from where I live, but it was 100% worth it. My dog had a blast, she loved it. Will come back to this Sniffspot Lexie H.
Lexie H.
October 2024
An amazing spot if your dog loves to explore. It was a 30min drive from where I live, but it was 100% worth it. My dog had a blast, she loved it. Will come back to this Sniffspot
55Booking this yard was the best decision I could made! It was so comforting knowing that my pups could have a good adventure without fearing other dogs could be there. I think that both Shoyu and Yuzu would also give this spot 5 stars!Uhura M.
Uhura M.
October 2024
Booking this yard was the best decision I could made! It was so comforting knowing that my pups could have a good adventure without fearing other dogs could be there. I think that both Shoyu and Yuzu would also give this spot 5 stars!
55Great spot. Dogs were wore out running up and down the steep landscape. And then we enjoyed relaxing in shaded area with picnic table. Very scenic and Hose access was great to fill up provided bowls. definitely don’t wear flip flops.kathleen n.
kathleen n.
October 2024
Great spot. Dogs were wore out running up and down the steep landscape. And then we enjoyed relaxing in shaded area with picnic table. Very scenic and Hose access was great to fill up provided bowls. definitely don’t wear flip flops.
55Great spot! My dog had an absolute blast. Fully fenced and taken care of. Neighbor dog came to the fence at the end but was super friendly. Alejandro D.
Alejandro D.
November 2024
Great spot! My dog had an absolute blast. Fully fenced and taken care of. Neighbor dog came to the fence at the end but was super friendly.
How do Rancho Santa Fe's private dog fields work?
Private rentals by the hour
Our hosts are locals that are renting their yards and private land to dog owners
Trust and safety first
Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit
Reactive dogs welcome
Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind
Become a Sniffpass holder!
Get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits! Learn more!
FAQ about our Rancho Santa Fe dog fields
Are dog fields safe?
If you are looking for an adventure, but also looking for safety, Sniffspot dog fields are a great option. While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, distracted dog owners, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are much safer than public dog parks. With Sniffspot all bookings are private space for just you and doggy friends you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). Especially for training, privacy is ideal. Contrary to public dog parks, all Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog for off leash exercise or outdoor training. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars, while public dog parks often do not even have verified reviews. All payment is done securely online by credit card in a few simple clicks.
All park rental information is available online. Start by filtering parks by fencing, size and distractions, to find a private spot that works for your dog. If your dog has poor recall, you can visit one of our secure fields. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog fields where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can review the details of the listing to make sure it works as your desired activity space, for example, safe dog exercise, dog training, a stress-free adventure with your furry friend or even a puppy event. You can even check the park amenities chart for amenities such as indoor training facilities, agility field, synthetic turf, exercise balls or field parking availability in advance. If inclement weather is an issue or poor field conditions, you can reschedule your visit up to 2 hours in advance.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot dog field?
We require that all four-legged friends have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. Make sure to check host rules before visiting to ensure, for instance, that you are following allowable sports activities rules and any special events rules.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot field at the same time as me?
No. Facility rentals are for private play time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the area during visits, so this is perfect for a private adventure for you and your doggie friends, and perhaps a human friend. Hosts understand that many guests have dogs in training and are nervous owners. So when you book a Sniffspot dog field you have the entire private spot to yourself. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between time slots so you will not run into other guest dogs or a previous person when coming or leaving in the field parking area. Some hosts may have multiple fields, but there is always a buffer between fields.
How much do Sniffspot fields cost?
Dog fields in the Rancho Santa Fe area range from $4.0 and $4.0. The least expensive dog field is Fenced yard in Gold Bar. The most expensive dog field is Fenced yard in Gold Bar. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.