"A dog is a man's best friend."
For those who prefer their furry friends in the canine variety, Laguna Beach offers multiple dog outing options. One of Simon's favorites, the Laguna Beach Dog Park is located off highway 133/Laguna Canyon Road and south of the El Toro Road. Open from dawn till dusk daily except for Wednesdays (maintenance) and before and after it rains, the park is fully fenced, offers a water fountain, spigot, water dish, and picnic tables.
LB Dog Park rules:
- Please pick up after your dog in and out of fenced area.
- Enter and exit park with dogs on leash.
- Dogs must possess current license.
- Please remove aggressive dogs from park. You are responsible for your dog's behavior.
- Professional dog training is not permitted.
- Spike or pinched collars may not be used.
- Sports activities, bicycles, picnics on the grass, etc. are not allowed.
- Please remove any balls or toys that belong to you upon leaving.
- Please do not leave dogs unattended at park.
Most beaches in Laguna Beach allow dogs year-round, under some restriction. September 17th - May 31 dogs are permitted on leash during public hours. June 1st - September 16th, dogs are permitted before 8 am and after 6 pm. As always, please preserve our beautiful beaches and pick up after your dog.
Special tidbit about Laguna and dogs:
Most sidewalk cafes with outdoor eating areas entertain patrons with their dogs. If your dog is well-behaved, he will be welcome here.
We have a dog friendly beach. I took my little dog. He didn't talk to me for a couple of days. He was thoroughly disgusted that he would have to mingle with "those dogs" and touch "that sand". It was kind of funny he just kept running to women in lawn chairs and gettin on their lap, one paw curled up, shaking. What a sissy.
There is a dog lover's group here, you can join and include the post there, too.