Discover the top spots to take your furry friends for a walk or hike in San Mateo County.
Explore the best parks and trails in San Mateo County where you can enjoy a day out with your dog. Find locations with stunning views, easy trails, and family-friendly activities.
Best Dog-Friendly Parks and Trails in San Mateo County
Living in San Mateo County has many perks! There are beautiful parks and many places to take family and friends. But when it comes to dogs, where is the best place to take these furry friends? Here is a list of the best places to take your dogs on a nice day!
Junipero Serra Park, San Bruno
This low-key park is located in the hills of San Bruno. It’s a great spot for family picnics and the trails in this park have great views of the bay! Not to mention, there’s also a 54-foot slide and two play structures that are a highlight for kids. Junipero Serra Park started allowing dogs on a leash in 2019 so this is a perfect place to walk your dog and see some beautiful views!
54-foot slide and play structures for kids
Great views of the bay
Dogs allowed on-leash since 2019
Pillar Point Bluff, Moss Beach
This 220-acre bluff top has amazing views of the Pacific Ocean. The Jean Lauer Trail at Pillar Point Bluff is a great trail for dog walkers. Part of this trail joins the California Coastal Trail and has a great view of the Mavericks surf break. This is a great trail for dogs as the trail is wide and mostly flat. However, dogs are not allowed on the beach, only the bluff.
220-acre bluff top with ocean views
Jean Lauer Trail joins the California Coastal Trail
Wide and mostly flat trail
Dogs allowed only on the bluff
Devil’s Slide Trail, Pacifica
This trail was originally a section of Highway 1 and is now a 1.3-mile paved trail! This trail is part of the California Coastal Trail and it offers great views of the coastal erosion. This is a great trail for a leisurely walk with your dog. It’s also a perfect spot for whale and bird watching.
Originally part of Highway 1
1.3-mile paved trail
Part of the California Coastal Trail
Great for whale and bird watching
Coyote Point Recreation Area, San Mateo
This is one of the most popular parks in San Mateo County! There are so many activities to do here: swimming, windsurfing, bicycling, fishing, and don't forget the dragon-themed Magic Mountain Playground for kids! Bring your dog on a walk here along the Bay Trail and other posted trails. Dogs were also approved on these trails in 2019 so enjoy this wonderful walk with your dog! Keep in mind that a small portion of this trail is not allowed to dogs to protect wildlife there.
Popular park with various activities: swimming, windsurfing, bicycling, fishing
Dragon-themed Magic Mountain Playground for kids
Dogs allowed on Bay Trail and other posted trails since 2019
Small portion of the trail off-limits to dogs to protect wildlife
Take your furry friend out to one of these amazing spots in San Mateo County for an enjoyable day outdoors!
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