55Nice yard with lots of things to sniff! My dogs had a great time checking everything out. Very secure fencing with no other distractions in sight. It was our first time there so I wasn’t sure which side gate to enter. I checked both gates, and the one on the left as you’re facing the house had the sniff spot sign. However, the gate on the right was partially open. I’m thankful I noticed that because one of my dogs is a runner! Rachel was helpful in getting the gate closed because it was kinda stuck open. Good reminder to always check out the spots first, even if you’ve been there before. Overall a great experience and we will visit again! Clean water and poop bags supplied too!Debbie P.
Debbie P.
October 2023
Nice yard with lots of things to sniff! My dogs had a great time checking everything out. Very secure fencing with no other distractions in sight. It was our first time there so I wasn’t sure which side gate to enter. I checked both gates, and the one on the left as you’re facing the house had the sniff spot sign. However, the gate on the right was partially open. I’m thankful I noticed that because one of my dogs is a runner! Rachel was helpful in getting the gate closed because it was kinda stuck open. Good reminder to always check out the spots first, even if you’ve been there before. Overall a great experience and we will visit again! Clean water and poop bags supplied too!
55This is the perfect location to get my pups out to stretch their legs and enjoy the outdoors! The yard is huge and nicely landscaped. There was water, poop bags for the dogs and everything was fenced in and secure. I was able to bring my laptop and get work done at the same time. Highly recommend! We will be back soon! Thank you for hosting us!Brianna E.
Brianna E.
October 2023
This is the perfect location to get my pups out to stretch their legs and enjoy the outdoors! The yard is huge and nicely landscaped. There was water, poop bags for the dogs and everything was fenced in and secure. I was able to bring my laptop and get work done at the same time. Highly recommend! We will be back soon! Thank you for hosting us!
55We had a great time at Rachael’s. Our dogs loved running around the backyard and enjoyed the toys and water. We will definitely book again, if you’re looking for a great private dog park in Irvine look no further!Fabio Z.
Fabio Z.
October 2023
We had a great time at Rachael’s. Our dogs loved running around the backyard and enjoyed the toys and water. We will definitely book again, if you’re looking for a great private dog park in Irvine look no further!
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55Beautiful location! The directions were very clear and the hosts were very communicative. It was well worth the drive to watch ours dogs enjoy themselves!Stacy T.
Stacy T.
April 2024
Beautiful location! The directions were very clear and the hosts were very communicative. It was well worth the drive to watch ours dogs enjoy themselves!
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55What an incredible property, my dog had a blast running around and smelling all the smells. The views were great and there was a nice place to sit and hang out next to the water. Make sure to text David and Alma for directions beforehand, because Google and Apple Maps will take you the wrong way. I am really appreciative of their clear directions with pictures, it made for a smooth and easy arrival. Amanda P.
Amanda P.
March 2024
What an incredible property, my dog had a blast running around and smelling all the smells. The views were great and there was a nice place to sit and hang out next to the water. Make sure to text David and Alma for directions beforehand, because Google and Apple Maps will take you the wrong way. I am really appreciative of their clear directions with pictures, it made for a smooth and easy arrival.
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55Wonderful place to get away from all the city noise and we loved being able to let our dogs go with no worry. My dogs were super happy. We will be returning! Connie E.
Connie E.
March 2024
Wonderful place to get away from all the city noise and we loved being able to let our dogs go with no worry. My dogs were super happy. We will be returning!
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55Wow! This spot is a gem! Gorgeous hike, our 2 pups LOVED sploshing around in the creek, and we didn’t hear or come across any animals during our 2 hour stay. One of our dogs can be reactive and it was such a treat for all of us for him to be able to be off leash and just explore & have fun freely. Alma & David were great communicators and shared clear directions with photos (Google Maps will take you to the wrong place). We’re already planning our next trip back!Gina L.
Gina L.
March 2024
Wow! This spot is a gem! Gorgeous hike, our 2 pups LOVED sploshing around in the creek, and we didn’t hear or come across any animals during our 2 hour stay. One of our dogs can be reactive and it was such a treat for all of us for him to be able to be off leash and just explore & have fun freely. Alma & David were great communicators and shared clear directions with photos (Google Maps will take you to the wrong place). We’re already planning our next trip back!
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55Beautiful property! We celebrated Peluche’s 9th Birthday here with three other doggy friends and they had a blast! Adventuring and sniffing around, and going into the creek! So thankful for the owners to give us additional directions and leading us to the spot. Would visit again for sure :) Cindy P.
Cindy P.
March 2024
Beautiful property! We celebrated Peluche’s 9th Birthday here with three other doggy friends and they had a blast! Adventuring and sniffing around, and going into the creek! So thankful for the owners to give us additional directions and leading us to the spot. Would visit again for sure :)
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55Loved that we had a private trail and the dogs could be off leash living their best lives! The host sent more specific directions with photos on the day of our trip and it was super helpful. I would recommend!Janice O.
Janice O.
March 2024
Loved that we had a private trail and the dogs could be off leash living their best lives! The host sent more specific directions with photos on the day of our trip and it was super helpful. I would recommend!
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55The dogs had a blast and definitely wore themselves out.
The recent rain made some areas off limits but there’s plenty of space for the dogs to explore, sniff and run. It was a beautiful day, sun was shining, and there is plenty of shade for the dogs to take a break and cool off.
Cathy W.
Cathy W.
March 2024
The dogs had a blast and definitely wore themselves out.
The recent rain made some areas off limits but there’s plenty of space for the dogs to explore, sniff and run. It was a beautiful day, sun was shining, and there is plenty of shade for the dogs to take a break and cool off.
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55I would like to thank the host for sharing their piece of property for our dogs to enjoy! Very responsive and gave us clear instructions how to find the start of the trail. This is a really nice spot to bring your dogs for hiking. There’s different trails with big avocado trees along the path so it’s shaded. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes. We enjoyed our mini adventure! All of us, humans and dogs were dead tired after hours of hiking! For sure we will be back soon!!!Adela A.
Adela A.
March 2024
I would like to thank the host for sharing their piece of property for our dogs to enjoy! Very responsive and gave us clear instructions how to find the start of the trail. This is a really nice spot to bring your dogs for hiking. There’s different trails with big avocado trees along the path so it’s shaded. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes. We enjoyed our mini adventure! All of us, humans and dogs were dead tired after hours of hiking! For sure we will be back soon!!!
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55 MIRACULOUS. This place is just so dreamy for our dogs. We had so much fun!! The owners are so nice, the property is quiet and beautiful and spacious. Lots of room for two large dogs to run and play to their hearts’ content. (One note: it is remote so write down directions before you go - cell phone/ navigation reception is spotty.)Matt Y.
Matt Y.
March 2024
MIRACULOUS. This place is just so dreamy for our dogs. We had so much fun!! The owners are so nice, the property is quiet and beautiful and spacious. Lots of room for two large dogs to run and play to their hearts’ content. (One note: it is remote so write down directions before you go - cell phone/ navigation reception is spotty.)
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55Although this place is gorgeous, quiet, peaceful and so much fun for my dog, I wish we had known ahead of time that we would lose service up there. Also we had trouble finding the path down to the creek. We were skeptical to walk some paths since we noticed “property line” signs in a few places. It would be nice to maybe have signs directing people down to the creek :) other than this, we had a blast celebrating our dog’s birthday. Thank you to the owners for sharing this gem and allowing us to visit<3Blanca M.
Blanca M.
March 2024
Although this place is gorgeous, quiet, peaceful and so much fun for my dog, I wish we had known ahead of time that we would lose service up there. Also we had trouble finding the path down to the creek. We were skeptical to walk some paths since we noticed “property line” signs in a few places. It would be nice to maybe have signs directing people down to the creek :) other than this, we had a blast celebrating our dog’s birthday. Thank you to the owners for sharing this gem and allowing us to visit<3
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55We had an amazing time at Choice Avocado farm! My dog is dog-reactive and it can be very challenging to find safe places to go on an adventure that won't stress her out. This spot was definitely worth the drive! She has one dog friend and they were both able to play safely off-leash and really run around at full speed. It was great to see to her cut loose and have fun. Melissa L.
Melissa L.
March 2024
We had an amazing time at Choice Avocado farm! My dog is dog-reactive and it can be very challenging to find safe places to go on an adventure that won't stress her out. This spot was definitely worth the drive! She has one dog friend and they were both able to play safely off-leash and really run around at full speed. It was great to see to her cut loose and have fun.
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55What a great space to let our 3 pups roam and be free. The property has many little trials to explore and enjoy. We felt safe and our dogs were secure while on the property. We drove 90 minutes not knowing what to expect, except for the other reviews. It was worth the drive and we will be visiting again soon. Beth G.
Beth G.
April 2024
What a great space to let our 3 pups roam and be free. The property has many little trials to explore and enjoy. We felt safe and our dogs were secure while on the property. We drove 90 minutes not knowing what to expect, except for the other reviews. It was worth the drive and we will be visiting again soon.
How do San Clemente's private dog parks 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
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FAQ about our San Clemente dog parks
Are dog parks good for dogs?
It is important for dogs to have off leash exercise to sniff and run. But the free and open nature of public dog parks has drawbacks. There could be aggressive dogs, disease transmission and cleanliness issues. For this reason, many dog behaviorists discourage visiting public dog parks and recommend Sniffspot's private dog parks. Sniffspot private dog parks only allow one guest to book at a time and are not open to the public, which solves many of these issues.
Are dog parks safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks much safer than public dog parks. With Sniffspot all bookings are private for just you and dogs you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). All Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the San Clemente area are 5 stars.
How do I know if a dog park works for my dog?
You can filter Sniffspot dog parks by fencing and distractions. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our 318 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 41 off leash areas where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can also filter locations to avoid other domestic animals and people. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions.
What is the best dog beach near San Clemente?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near San Clemente is . At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does San Clemente have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 318 fully fenced dog parks in or near San Clemente. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near San Clemente?
The San Clemente area has 10 Sniffspot locations with private trails for you and your dog to walk or hike. Dogs can generally be off leash on Sniffspot trails. The most popular trail is CHOICE AVOCADOS - DOGGY DAY ADVENTURES.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in San Clemente?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near San Clemente. The most popular agility option is Hot Dog on a Leash Sniffspot.
Where in San Clemente can I find a pool for dog swimming?