55We had a blast here! We’ve never been able to experience off leash hiking with our dogs and it was so fun being able to see them run around knowing they were safe and having so much fun! One of the best Sniffspots I’ve ever been to Brittney B.
Brittney B.
January 2024
We had a blast here! We’ve never been able to experience off leash hiking with our dogs and it was so fun being able to see them run around knowing they were safe and having so much fun! One of the best Sniffspots I’ve ever been to
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55We celebrated Holly’s 5th birthday and David and Alma’s Sniffspot and she had an amazing time!! The hike down to the river was lovely and they had a picnic table, swing, and hammock set up down by the river. Worth every penny! Athena N.
Athena N.
January 2024
We celebrated Holly’s 5th birthday and David and Alma’s Sniffspot and she had an amazing time!! The hike down to the river was lovely and they had a picnic table, swing, and hammock set up down by the river. Worth every penny!
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55Our dog had the best time!! So many zoomies and so much fun running after her ball in the stream. The humans had a picnic and a great time too! Recommend hiking shoes and water shoes if you’re worried about slipping but neither are necessary. Loved it!Crystal B.
Crystal B.
January 2024
Our dog had the best time!! So many zoomies and so much fun running after her ball in the stream. The humans had a picnic and a great time too! Recommend hiking shoes and water shoes if you’re worried about slipping but neither are necessary. Loved it!
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55I booked this Sniffspot maybe an hour before the time and headed there. You don’t really get service when you get closer to the place so make sure you text the host before hand for location and access info. The host is soooo nice and helpful and wanted to make sure you have all the info to have a good time! Her son met me at the entrance to give me a run through of the location too! 10/10 recommend! I went during sunset hour and it was beautiful! My dog loved it!!! There are uphills and downhills so just bring appropriate shoes. Michelle M.
Michelle M.
January 2024
I booked this Sniffspot maybe an hour before the time and headed there. You don’t really get service when you get closer to the place so make sure you text the host before hand for location and access info. The host is soooo nice and helpful and wanted to make sure you have all the info to have a good time! Her son met me at the entrance to give me a run through of the location too! 10/10 recommend! I went during sunset hour and it was beautiful! My dog loved it!!! There are uphills and downhills so just bring appropriate shoes.
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55We had a great day! It was our reactive pupper’s birthday and we wanted to let him explore and play somewhere we didnt have to worry about people making him anxious and it was perfect! He loved getting free reign of the trails and the stream was the highlight of his life!! Chasing lizards and frogs and splashing around for hours! The humans had a lovely day too! The creek is a perfect, cool, little spot to relax and enjoy being outside. Thank you for letting us enjoy your little oasis for a day.Amy K.
Amy K.
August 2022
We had a great day! It was our reactive pupper’s birthday and we wanted to let him explore and play somewhere we didnt have to worry about people making him anxious and it was perfect! He loved getting free reign of the trails and the stream was the highlight of his life!! Chasing lizards and frogs and splashing around for hours! The humans had a lovely day too! The creek is a perfect, cool, little spot to relax and enjoy being outside. Thank you for letting us enjoy your little oasis for a day.
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55This is a wonderful property and David & Alma couldn't have been any nicer. My land navigation skills aren't the best so I gave myself a little extra time to find it but the maps and directions Alma sent me were so helpful. I had the pleasure of meeting David when I arrived and he pointed me in the direction for the stream hike.
My boxer used to hike off-leash in Hawaii but we haven't found many hikes in CA (until now) where he could be off-leash, so he was one happy boy! I kept my other dog on a longline since she doesn't have a good recall. We spent the whole time at the little beach next to the stream because they were enjoying the water so much. It was a great spot to sit in the chairs and eat lunch while I tossed a ball to my dogs.
The hike back to the car was a steep one and I'm not sure who was more tired at the end of it all, me or my dogs. They say a tired dog is a happy dog. Tired or not, we all enjoyed our day very much! Thank you to David & Alma for making their ranch available to us through Sniffspot and for being such gracious hosts! Becky S.
Becky S.
December 2021
This is a wonderful property and David & Alma couldn't have been any nicer. My land navigation skills aren't the best so I gave myself a little extra time to find it but the maps and directions Alma sent me were so helpful. I had the pleasure of meeting David when I arrived and he pointed me in the direction for the stream hike.
My boxer used to hike off-leash in Hawaii but we haven't found many hikes in CA (until now) where he could be off-leash, so he was one happy boy! I kept my other dog on a longline since she doesn't have a good recall. We spent the whole time at the little beach next to the stream because they were enjoying the water so much. It was a great spot to sit in the chairs and eat lunch while I tossed a ball to my dogs.
The hike back to the car was a steep one and I'm not sure who was more tired at the end of it all, me or my dogs. They say a tired dog is a happy dog. Tired or not, we all enjoyed our day very much! Thank you to David & Alma for making their ranch available to us through Sniffspot and for being such gracious hosts!
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55Such a fun place to let my dogs off leash and explore safely. My first time letting my puppy off leash and she was amazing. I felt very safe not to mention the stream killed about two hours. It was very relaxing. Thank you so much.Diana D.
Diana D.
September 2023
Such a fun place to let my dogs off leash and explore safely. My first time letting my puppy off leash and she was amazing. I felt very safe not to mention the stream killed about two hours. It was very relaxing. Thank you so much.
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55Great place to take your pups! We had so much fun here. Our dogs liked walking the trail and liked being able to play in the stream. Definitely recommend adding the stream to your booking! Big thank you to the hosts for the warm welcome and the check ins. Sonia O.
Sonia O.
January 2024
Great place to take your pups! We had so much fun here. Our dogs liked walking the trail and liked being able to play in the stream. Definitely recommend adding the stream to your booking! Big thank you to the hosts for the warm welcome and the check ins.
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55This was the first place I went using this app, and I loved it, beautiful stream of water for my dog to play in with a swing for me and so many pretty trees!
Very peaceful and safe .ciara b.
ciara b.
January 2024
This was the first place I went using this app, and I loved it, beautiful stream of water for my dog to play in with a swing for me and so many pretty trees!
Very peaceful and safe .
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55Really a special place! We brought our doggo & opted for the creek add-on. Took about 15/20 min to get down there & it was fantastic! Out doggo loved splashing around the creek & we loved how quiet and shady it was. Perfect little spot to bring your doggo(s). Definitely will be back again, but will pack a lunch & plan for a longer stay! Host provided very detailed instructions that were easy to follow - both to get to the sniffspot & on the trail. 10 outta 10 for sure!J P.
J P.
October 2023
Really a special place! We brought our doggo & opted for the creek add-on. Took about 15/20 min to get down there & it was fantastic! Out doggo loved splashing around the creek & we loved how quiet and shady it was. Perfect little spot to bring your doggo(s). Definitely will be back again, but will pack a lunch & plan for a longer stay! Host provided very detailed instructions that were easy to follow - both to get to the sniffspot & on the trail. 10 outta 10 for sure!
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55The property is incredible. Definitely recommend the Creek Hike, but do know it’s a pretty steep hill to get down to and back up. Everyone was super nice to deal with, and our dogs had a wonderful time! It made for 10 very happy (and tired!) dogs!
My only real complaints would be the lack of reception in the area & that gps is fairly useless, but these wouldn’t be that big of a deal had I not been trying to coordinate arrival between 8 cars. If you’re going with a larger group, be aware that the bridge into the property is insanely hot on a summer type day, and is not safe to walk bare paws on.
But we very much appreciated the hosts’ patience and all their help! Thank you for sharing your beautiful property with us!Mackenzie S.
Mackenzie S.
October 2023
The property is incredible. Definitely recommend the Creek Hike, but do know it’s a pretty steep hill to get down to and back up. Everyone was super nice to deal with, and our dogs had a wonderful time! It made for 10 very happy (and tired!) dogs!
My only real complaints would be the lack of reception in the area & that gps is fairly useless, but these wouldn’t be that big of a deal had I not been trying to coordinate arrival between 8 cars. If you’re going with a larger group, be aware that the bridge into the property is insanely hot on a summer type day, and is not safe to walk bare paws on.
But we very much appreciated the hosts’ patience and all their help! Thank you for sharing your beautiful property with us!
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55Amazing adventure for our pups, lots of exercise available and a beautiful stream for everyone to cool off. Hosts had great communication and were accommodating.Shireen D.
Shireen D.
October 2023
Amazing adventure for our pups, lots of exercise available and a beautiful stream for everyone to cool off. Hosts had great communication and were accommodating.
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55everything I hoped it would be and more for my fearful dog! The creek add on was a must and hosts were so communicative and provided super helpful directions. Will forsure be back soon! Alyssa L.
Alyssa L.
October 2023
everything I hoped it would be and more for my fearful dog! The creek add on was a must and hosts were so communicative and provided super helpful directions. Will forsure be back soon!
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555 humans and 4 dogs! We all had such a great time. It was so fun to see our 4-legged characters explore, run, and chase through the orchard on the way to the stream. Once we all got there it was game on for the dogs with endless splashing, rock climbing, and zoomies. Our dogs were completely happy and knackered. Heaps of thanks to David and Alma for allowing us to enjoy a piece of their paradise.Mary B.
Mary B.
October 2023
5 humans and 4 dogs! We all had such a great time. It was so fun to see our 4-legged characters explore, run, and chase through the orchard on the way to the stream. Once we all got there it was game on for the dogs with endless splashing, rock climbing, and zoomies. Our dogs were completely happy and knackered. Heaps of thanks to David and Alma for allowing us to enjoy a piece of their paradise.
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55Beautiful private spot and great communication by the owners. It is about half mile or so hike through the avocado groves with some hills to get to the spot so pack lunch in a backpack and wear good shoes. It is rattler and coyote country for those not familiar with the area. Thanks for having us!Monique L.
Monique L.
October 2023
Beautiful private spot and great communication by the owners. It is about half mile or so hike through the avocado groves with some hills to get to the spot so pack lunch in a backpack and wear good shoes. It is rattler and coyote country for those not familiar with the area. Thanks for having us!
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
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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 272 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 37 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.
Does San Clemente have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 272 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 9 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 9Acre 💯% Fenced Unleashed Doggy Ranch in Hemet.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in San Clemente?