55We had an amazing time! I booked 1.5 hours with the creek but we could have easily spent more time there. It’s about an hour and a half to get there from San Diego but, for a peaceful hike, it’s totally worth it. My dog is scared of going on hikes because of other people and narrow passageways, but she had absolutely no problem sniffing and exploring and living her best dog life. The instructions by the owners are super easy to follow. There’s a bit of a downhill to get to the creek so make sure to wear good shoes. There’s enough shady areas to make it enjoyable on a hot day. I kept her on a long leash only because it’s such a large area and my dog loves to climb, so I didn’t want her to be completely off-leash. She still managed to get on top of some rocks by the creek and enough length for zoomies lol. I’ve already told my friends about it and we’re definitely going back soon! Paulina R.
Paulina R.
November 2022
We had an amazing time! I booked 1.5 hours with the creek but we could have easily spent more time there. It’s about an hour and a half to get there from San Diego but, for a peaceful hike, it’s totally worth it. My dog is scared of going on hikes because of other people and narrow passageways, but she had absolutely no problem sniffing and exploring and living her best dog life. The instructions by the owners are super easy to follow. There’s a bit of a downhill to get to the creek so make sure to wear good shoes. There’s enough shady areas to make it enjoyable on a hot day. I kept her on a long leash only because it’s such a large area and my dog loves to climb, so I didn’t want her to be completely off-leash. She still managed to get on top of some rocks by the creek and enough length for zoomies lol. I’ve already told my friends about it and we’re definitely going back soon!
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55David and Alma's avocado farm is a great adventure for the dogs! Be ready for some hilly hiking :) We got the stream hike and it was so beautiful and peaceful down by the creek. Our dogs absolutely LOVED splashing around and taking in all the smells. For humans, I purchased the homemade lemonade option and it was delicious and refreshing! A bit on the sweet side for me so I mixed with 1/2 seltzer water for the bubbles, absolutely amazing. Add a splash of gin for a nice cocktail ;)
Overall, a wonderful experience. We will definitely be back!Cynthia N.
Cynthia N.
November 2022
David and Alma's avocado farm is a great adventure for the dogs! Be ready for some hilly hiking :) We got the stream hike and it was so beautiful and peaceful down by the creek. Our dogs absolutely LOVED splashing around and taking in all the smells. For humans, I purchased the homemade lemonade option and it was delicious and refreshing! A bit on the sweet side for me so I mixed with 1/2 seltzer water for the bubbles, absolutely amazing. Add a splash of gin for a nice cocktail ;)
Overall, a wonderful experience. We will definitely be back!
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55The best experience ever. I’m so happy I found this and this was the first place we visit. My husky turned 4 years and we took my dogs and my boyfriends dogs to celebrate and it was such a blast! andrea c.
andrea c.
November 2022
The best experience ever. I’m so happy I found this and this was the first place we visit. My husky turned 4 years and we took my dogs and my boyfriends dogs to celebrate and it was such a blast!
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55We had such a wonderful day. Loved being able to hike off leash with my dog and let him sniff and explore. A great place to hike down to and bring a packed lunch to enjoy by the stream. The leaves are gorgeous right now in fall. Samantha D.
Samantha D.
December 2022
We had such a wonderful day. Loved being able to hike off leash with my dog and let him sniff and explore. A great place to hike down to and bring a packed lunch to enjoy by the stream. The leaves are gorgeous right now in fall.
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55Let me start by saying this was the best experience that my pups have ever had! They ran around, went for a swim & played the best part is we didnt have to worry about them being on a leash! I would definitely come again and host is really nice and informativeTania P.
Tania P.
December 2022
Let me start by saying this was the best experience that my pups have ever had! They ran around, went for a swim & played the best part is we didnt have to worry about them being on a leash! I would definitely come again and host is really nice and informative
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55Really beautiful ranch! We did see a young coyote as we drove in but luckily did not have an encounter. We did the steam hike and our pups loved it!! Will be back to this spot! For any momma's out there, the hike to the stream does have a couple steep areas so beware! I had a baby carrier and opted to crawl down on my bottom to avoid falling (better safe than sorry)! Maribel R.
Maribel R.
December 2022
Really beautiful ranch! We did see a young coyote as we drove in but luckily did not have an encounter. We did the steam hike and our pups loved it!! Will be back to this spot! For any momma's out there, the hike to the stream does have a couple steep areas so beware! I had a baby carrier and opted to crawl down on my bottom to avoid falling (better safe than sorry)!
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55My dog had an absolute blast, it warmed my heart seeing him be able to run free and explore. This ranch is amazing and we will definitely be back!Adrianna G.
Adrianna G.
December 2022
My dog had an absolute blast, it warmed my heart seeing him be able to run free and explore. This ranch is amazing and we will definitely be back!
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55My 8 month old pup absolutely loved being able to be off leash and hop into the creek! I definitely recommend paying extra to be able to see the beautiful water. My pup is rescue who’s reactive towards other dogs and sometimes people so it was amazing to be able to take him on a hike and not worry about running into others!! The directions sent are pretty easy to follow as long as you stick to them and look at the photos! Isabella F.
Isabella F.
December 2022
My 8 month old pup absolutely loved being able to be off leash and hop into the creek! I definitely recommend paying extra to be able to see the beautiful water. My pup is rescue who’s reactive towards other dogs and sometimes people so it was amazing to be able to take him on a hike and not worry about running into others!! The directions sent are pretty easy to follow as long as you stick to them and look at the photos!
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55Such an amazing experience! We did 2 hours at the creek and it was perfect! I could have stayed there all day. Just a heads up to owners with dogs who have a high prey drive, we did see a coyote on the trail - but it immediately darted off and we didn’t see it again! Thank you David and Alma for letting our reactive stress ball of a dog have some relaxation and freedom!!! So fun seeing him so carefree :) I think if our dog wanted to run away and escape he could have - it was hard to tell if it was really fully fenced! Dakota R.
Dakota R.
December 2022
Such an amazing experience! We did 2 hours at the creek and it was perfect! I could have stayed there all day. Just a heads up to owners with dogs who have a high prey drive, we did see a coyote on the trail - but it immediately darted off and we didn’t see it again! Thank you David and Alma for letting our reactive stress ball of a dog have some relaxation and freedom!!! So fun seeing him so carefree :) I think if our dog wanted to run away and escape he could have - it was hard to tell if it was really fully fenced!
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55Had a great time! We spent 2 hours and added the creek, which was a great move. Our pup loved being off leash and roaming all over. The views were great and felt like we got some exercise in too which the hiking. Definitely will be back!Krissy E.
Krissy E.
December 2022
Had a great time! We spent 2 hours and added the creek, which was a great move. Our pup loved being off leash and roaming all over. The views were great and felt like we got some exercise in too which the hiking. Definitely will be back!
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55Atlas had a great time at the sniffspot today! Instructions were clear, I found the spot easily, and the parking/entrance were clearly marked. The hike down was a breeze and Atlas enjoyed smelling along the tree line. It is a little steep at some points but going slow, we made it down with no issues. The sitting area and creek were clean and beautiful. My cell service was limited but I liked it that way. Atlas ran around for a couple of hours and tired himself out, swimming and smelling and digging.
It is important for your pup to stay in the clearing/cleared area- there are some burrs if they run off-trail, which my dog did briefly in his excitement. The burrs came off easily with no harm done, and are a normal/natural part of the landscape- they are my fault for my dog running off the hiking area. Just information for any future visitors to be careful of that. We will be back soon, I hope! I’ve never seen him feel so free and run so much in my life. It was a great day. Erin L.
Erin L.
December 2022
Atlas had a great time at the sniffspot today! Instructions were clear, I found the spot easily, and the parking/entrance were clearly marked. The hike down was a breeze and Atlas enjoyed smelling along the tree line. It is a little steep at some points but going slow, we made it down with no issues. The sitting area and creek were clean and beautiful. My cell service was limited but I liked it that way. Atlas ran around for a couple of hours and tired himself out, swimming and smelling and digging.
It is important for your pup to stay in the clearing/cleared area- there are some burrs if they run off-trail, which my dog did briefly in his excitement. The burrs came off easily with no harm done, and are a normal/natural part of the landscape- they are my fault for my dog running off the hiking area. Just information for any future visitors to be careful of that. We will be back soon, I hope! I’ve never seen him feel so free and run so much in my life. It was a great day.
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55Millie had the BEST time here! I was a little nervous because it was the first time I've ever let her off leash but uickly got over it when I saw her romping in piles of leaves, chasing her ball up and down hills, and grinning at me as sh waited for her slow humans to catch up.
We'll definitely be back, and next time we're adding on the creek hike and an extra hour for sure!Chris F.
Chris F.
December 2022
Millie had the BEST time here! I was a little nervous because it was the first time I've ever let her off leash but uickly got over it when I saw her romping in piles of leaves, chasing her ball up and down hills, and grinning at me as sh waited for her slow humans to catch up.
We'll definitely be back, and next time we're adding on the creek hike and an extra hour for sure!
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55We loved it! It is so peaceful and they are super nice. It’s great having the place to ourselves and to be able to let the babies run around and explore at their leisure.
Just keep in mind that this is primarily a hiking trail if you do the base booking, not an open space to play.
We’ll be back to check out the stream and they let us know they can help us get down there by car for our older dog who can’t do too much hiking anymore.Angela W.
Angela W.
December 2022
We loved it! It is so peaceful and they are super nice. It’s great having the place to ourselves and to be able to let the babies run around and explore at their leisure.
Just keep in mind that this is primarily a hiking trail if you do the base booking, not an open space to play.
We’ll be back to check out the stream and they let us know they can help us get down there by car for our older dog who can’t do too much hiking anymore.
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55Great spot! Plenty of open space for big zoomies and lots of good sniffs. We added on the creek access and reserved for two hours, and that was just about perfect for us. The dogs were pretty tuckered after about 1.45 hours, and then that left us enough time to take a leisurely trip back to the car. It was pretty warm in the afternoon, so it was nice to be able to dip into the creek a couple times to keep these busy dogs cool. We were also kept cool by the nice amount of shade.
VERY easy to get to the right spot via the directions the hosts provide, both coming to the property and getting to the creek. The drive up is lovely, also, which is nice for the chauffeur (that's me). I live in Las Vegas but I've kept this place in the back of my mind for months now, and wanted to make sure we visited whenever we were any near the area, and I'm glad we did!Haley A.
Haley A.
December 2022
Great spot! Plenty of open space for big zoomies and lots of good sniffs. We added on the creek access and reserved for two hours, and that was just about perfect for us. The dogs were pretty tuckered after about 1.45 hours, and then that left us enough time to take a leisurely trip back to the car. It was pretty warm in the afternoon, so it was nice to be able to dip into the creek a couple times to keep these busy dogs cool. We were also kept cool by the nice amount of shade.
VERY easy to get to the right spot via the directions the hosts provide, both coming to the property and getting to the creek. The drive up is lovely, also, which is nice for the chauffeur (that's me). I live in Las Vegas but I've kept this place in the back of my mind for months now, and wanted to make sure we visited whenever we were any near the area, and I'm glad we did!
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55Alma and her family were so welcoming! We had never been to an avocado farm which was so cool to see and we left with organic avocados AND fresh made dragonfruit lemonade (yum!). Our dogs loved it and we did too, we will definitely be back when we’re in the area!Lisa S.
Lisa S.
December 2022
Alma and her family were so welcoming! We had never been to an avocado farm which was so cool to see and we left with organic avocados AND fresh made dragonfruit lemonade (yum!). Our dogs loved it and we did too, we will definitely be back when we’re in the area!
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55Simply amazing! My dog and I had a blast! It was so great to give her the freedom of running around and getting the "zoomies" with no worry of running into other dogs. It was truly a stress reliever for both of us!Kim L.
Kim L.
December 2022
Simply amazing! My dog and I had a blast! It was so great to give her the freedom of running around and getting the "zoomies" with no worry of running into other dogs. It was truly a stress reliever for both of us!
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55The host was very helpful with directions and maps. The spot if perfect with endless room for the dogs to run and explore. We’ll be back for sure! Dalton N.
Dalton N.
December 2022
The host was very helpful with directions and maps. The spot if perfect with endless room for the dogs to run and explore. We’ll be back for sure!
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55Best Sniffspot in SoCal. Alma is the kindest host. The property is fully fenced so no worries about dogs running away. My dogs love this Sniffspot. There are many trees to hid behind, leaves to sniff, and rocks to climb. It is massive and it feels like a private hike. Your dogs will have the BEST time 10/10. Kyria S.
Kyria S.
December 2022
Best Sniffspot in SoCal. Alma is the kindest host. The property is fully fenced so no worries about dogs running away. My dogs love this Sniffspot. There are many trees to hid behind, leaves to sniff, and rocks to climb. It is massive and it feels like a private hike. Your dogs will have the BEST time 10/10.
How do Dana Point's private dog hiking trails 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 Dana Point dog hiking trails
Are dog hiking trails safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, inattentive owners, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are much safer than a city or county park. With a Sniffspot off-leash area 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. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars. Our hiking trails tend to be outside the city, which lends to more privacy, but it is also important to follow typical hiking safety precautions, such as potentially having trail maps.
How do I know if a dog hiking trail works for my dog?
Sniffspot provides the tools to find the ideal spot. Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing 6 feet tall and distractions, to find a dog park with trails that works for your dog. You can also filter by size if you are looking for a certain acre park, an expansive off-leash dog park. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our fully fenced dog hiking trails. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog hiking trails where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. Since you are looking for trails, make sure to check photos to see if it the spot has flat trails or gnarly trails. You can also browse by specific amenities, if you are looking for a view or a beach, for instance, or other activities or fun features. You can check whether the spot has off or on street parking, the regular park hours, whether it has paved trails or a modern restroom.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot dog hiking trail?
In order to hike the trails, we require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not permit dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot hiking trail at the same time as me?
Sniffspot only allows one booking at a time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the spot during visits. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between bookings.
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