55We had such a great time! We got our workout in heading back to the car, but it was worth it because Dottie had so much fun playing in the stream and running around. She definitely didn't want to leave:) We had great directions before we arrived and the communication was fantastic. We can't wait to come back and stay longer!Amanda C.
Amanda C.
May 2022
We had such a great time! We got our workout in heading back to the car, but it was worth it because Dottie had so much fun playing in the stream and running around. She definitely didn't want to leave:) We had great directions before we arrived and the communication was fantastic. We can't wait to come back and stay longer!
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55We had the most amazing visit, our dog had so much fun, and his playmate from the farm was a sweet as she could. I love this property, the creek is a must see, my dog only wants to stay there all the time. Directions are clear and easy to follow. If it was closer to me I will go every day.Eliana L.
Eliana L.
June 2022
We had the most amazing visit, our dog had so much fun, and his playmate from the farm was a sweet as she could. I love this property, the creek is a must see, my dog only wants to stay there all the time. Directions are clear and easy to follow. If it was closer to me I will go every day.
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55This place was so awesome and fun to take our dogs hiking! The owners were so friendly and accommodating!! Our pups absolutely loved the water stream but just be sure that you add that as an add on as it is not included! Will definitely be returning!Taylor B.
Taylor B.
June 2022
This place was so awesome and fun to take our dogs hiking! The owners were so friendly and accommodating!! Our pups absolutely loved the water stream but just be sure that you add that as an add on as it is not included! Will definitely be returning!
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55This was such a fun experience and I cannot wait to do it again. The property is gorgeous. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to go to the creek but I am so glad I did. My dog had the absolute time of her life and so did I. The owner was so nice and helpful too. She directed us and let me know she would be available if I got lost or needed help which I really appreciated. This was definitely worth the ride from OC. ☺️Celeste G.
Celeste G.
June 2022
This was such a fun experience and I cannot wait to do it again. The property is gorgeous. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to go to the creek but I am so glad I did. My dog had the absolute time of her life and so did I. The owner was so nice and helpful too. She directed us and let me know she would be available if I got lost or needed help which I really appreciated. This was definitely worth the ride from OC. ☺️
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55This spot was amazing! We brought our 3 dogs ( a 1 y/o Great Dane, 13 y/o chihuahua, and 9 y/o pit mastiff) each of them absolutely loved it! We upgraded to the stream hike (100% recommend). The trail was clean, the creek had lots of areas to sit, a swing, a hammock, and also a picnic table. We also brought our 1 year old, who also had so much fun playing in the water and swinging on the hammock! The hike has a couple of steep spots but really nothing that’s TOO challenging. 10/10 recommend visiting here! Valerie W.
Valerie W.
June 2022
This spot was amazing! We brought our 3 dogs ( a 1 y/o Great Dane, 13 y/o chihuahua, and 9 y/o pit mastiff) each of them absolutely loved it! We upgraded to the stream hike (100% recommend). The trail was clean, the creek had lots of areas to sit, a swing, a hammock, and also a picnic table. We also brought our 1 year old, who also had so much fun playing in the water and swinging on the hammock! The hike has a couple of steep spots but really nothing that’s TOO challenging. 10/10 recommend visiting here!
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55It was so great! I wasn’t great with the directions and couldn’t find it at first but they were super understanding a let me stay a little extra. There’s a really fun hiking trail with partial shade. My dog was having so much fun he didn’t want to leave. I wasn’t wearing the right shoes it was a little slippery going downhill so I will wear my hiking boots next time. We will be booking again for sure. Audrey R.
Audrey R.
June 2022
It was so great! I wasn’t great with the directions and couldn’t find it at first but they were super understanding a let me stay a little extra. There’s a really fun hiking trail with partial shade. My dog was having so much fun he didn’t want to leave. I wasn’t wearing the right shoes it was a little slippery going downhill so I will wear my hiking boots next time. We will be booking again for sure.
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55Lovely place to take your dogs (reactive dogs too)! My dogs had a blast here and really enjoyed playing in the creek, would definitely recommend! The hosts were also very helpful and answered any questions we had.Lizzy V.
Lizzy V.
June 2022
Lovely place to take your dogs (reactive dogs too)! My dogs had a blast here and really enjoyed playing in the creek, would definitely recommend! The hosts were also very helpful and answered any questions we had.
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55This place is great!! We did the grove walk only and it was perfect for our needs. We really wanted to try a true off leash walk with our dog in a safe space. This was great. Once you drive through the gate you can close it behind you. Once that’s done, the entire space is fenced. We spent about an hour walking all over the hills through the trees. The trees kept it cool and nice.
We came from Fallbrook and the sign is hard to see from that direction. If you’ve hit w sandia creek terrace (and you’re coming from Fallbrook), you’ve gone too far.
We will definitely be coming back. This is a great spot!Michele S.
Michele S.
June 2022
This place is great!! We did the grove walk only and it was perfect for our needs. We really wanted to try a true off leash walk with our dog in a safe space. This was great. Once you drive through the gate you can close it behind you. Once that’s done, the entire space is fenced. We spent about an hour walking all over the hills through the trees. The trees kept it cool and nice.
We came from Fallbrook and the sign is hard to see from that direction. If you’ve hit w sandia creek terrace (and you’re coming from Fallbrook), you’ve gone too far.
We will definitely be coming back. This is a great spot!
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55We had a blast celebrating my dog's 3rd birthday at this Sniffspot! This time we invited some friends, another couple and their dog.
The dogs had so much fun playing in and around the stream. My dog hates water, but this is the first time I ever saw her voluntarily getting wet! She was walking through the stream from bank to bank, retrieving sticks, and just having the best time!
We had a much better experience this time. Alma answered the phone when we arrived, and helped us out when we got turned around trying to find the gate. She also told us we can put our used poop bags at the entrance when we leave so we didn't have to take them with us this time! Connie S.
Connie S.
June 2022
We had a blast celebrating my dog's 3rd birthday at this Sniffspot! This time we invited some friends, another couple and their dog.
The dogs had so much fun playing in and around the stream. My dog hates water, but this is the first time I ever saw her voluntarily getting wet! She was walking through the stream from bank to bank, retrieving sticks, and just having the best time!
We had a much better experience this time. Alma answered the phone when we arrived, and helped us out when we got turned around trying to find the gate. She also told us we can put our used poop bags at the entrance when we leave so we didn't have to take them with us this time!
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55The host was extremely helpful. She sent very detailed directions and images to help us find the location and answered our questions. The location was beautiful! The dogs and the kids had so much fun. We will be returning.Lydia M.
Lydia M.
June 2022
The host was extremely helpful. She sent very detailed directions and images to help us find the location and answered our questions. The location was beautiful! The dogs and the kids had so much fun. We will be returning.
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55We got a little lost while driving there because even though it's relatively simple, I doubted myself 😂 but so nice helping us with directions and thorough with making sure we got there, that we were comfortable and safe. The trails are clean and nice. Easy to navigate with some hills to tire out our doggies. They were so excited and had insane zoomies because they were soooo happy. My dog never gets to be off leash because he's dog reactive so it was so healing to see him so free and happy. Will definitely be coming again! Sabrina S.
Sabrina S.
June 2022
We got a little lost while driving there because even though it's relatively simple, I doubted myself 😂 but so nice helping us with directions and thorough with making sure we got there, that we were comfortable and safe. The trails are clean and nice. Easy to navigate with some hills to tire out our doggies. They were so excited and had insane zoomies because they were soooo happy. My dog never gets to be off leash because he's dog reactive so it was so healing to see him so free and happy. Will definitely be coming again!
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55Drop everything and go NOW! From start to finish, our experience at David and Alma’s beautiful farm was top notch. They are wonderful folks who communicate and help every step of the way. The hike and water (get the river walk!) was gorgeous and so fun. I recently adopted a shelter dog who is generally nervous about the busy environment and often worried about new dogs. I wanted him to experience the joy of running, leaping, and simply being a dog in nature. I asked if we might have a ranch hand dog join us and I’m so glad I did. Sancho came along with us and immediately befriended my Midas. They ran and leapt and wrestled in the water together like only best friends can do. Thank you David and Alma and Sancho for giving Midas what I am certain was the best day of his life. We will be back very soon!Lou H.
Lou H.
June 2022
Drop everything and go NOW! From start to finish, our experience at David and Alma’s beautiful farm was top notch. They are wonderful folks who communicate and help every step of the way. The hike and water (get the river walk!) was gorgeous and so fun. I recently adopted a shelter dog who is generally nervous about the busy environment and often worried about new dogs. I wanted him to experience the joy of running, leaping, and simply being a dog in nature. I asked if we might have a ranch hand dog join us and I’m so glad I did. Sancho came along with us and immediately befriended my Midas. They ran and leapt and wrestled in the water together like only best friends can do. Thank you David and Alma and Sancho for giving Midas what I am certain was the best day of his life. We will be back very soon!
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55My dog had a blast! She’s a little older so the hike kicked her butt (and mine). She had so much fun wading through the creek and sniffing through the bushes and I was relaxed knowing there weren’t other people/dogs around. 10/10 would highly recommend taking your dog(s)! Andrea Q.
Andrea Q.
June 2022
My dog had a blast! She’s a little older so the hike kicked her butt (and mine). She had so much fun wading through the creek and sniffing through the bushes and I was relaxed knowing there weren’t other people/dogs around. 10/10 would highly recommend taking your dog(s)!
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55We had a blast today! So nice letting our big boys run around without worrying about anything. Our car broke down before we got there and they were extremely communicative and helpful in making sure we still had a great trip. Highly recommend the stream hike, but it is a little steep and took my parents (in their 60s) about 25 min to get there and another 25 back. It’s such a beautiful oasis. Thank you guys!Shannon G.
Shannon G.
July 2022
We had a blast today! So nice letting our big boys run around without worrying about anything. Our car broke down before we got there and they were extremely communicative and helpful in making sure we still had a great trip. Highly recommend the stream hike, but it is a little steep and took my parents (in their 60s) about 25 min to get there and another 25 back. It’s such a beautiful oasis. Thank you guys!
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55We loved watching our pup have the best day of his life! He loved splashing along the stream and sniffing every inch of the trails; The stream walk is a MUST. There is a swing, hammock, and chairs so you can relax and enjoy nature. The host is communicative, very kind, and even provided clear instructions to the stream so you aren’t lost and can just enjoy your time. We drove 1 hour from Downtown San Diego so our pup can experience the beautiful nature and practice being off-leash, we can’t wait to go back. Thank you! Chalina H.
Chalina H.
July 2022
We loved watching our pup have the best day of his life! He loved splashing along the stream and sniffing every inch of the trails; The stream walk is a MUST. There is a swing, hammock, and chairs so you can relax and enjoy nature. The host is communicative, very kind, and even provided clear instructions to the stream so you aren’t lost and can just enjoy your time. We drove 1 hour from Downtown San Diego so our pup can experience the beautiful nature and practice being off-leash, we can’t wait to go back. Thank you!
How do Dana Point's private dog water 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 Dana Point dog water parks
Are dog water parks safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are 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. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars. If you are worried about whether you can have an enjoyable water experience, just know that it is possible to have peace of mind when visiting dog waterparks by following basic safety guidelines. Some great ways to stay safe around water with your dog include learning canine CPR and keep an eye on your dog at all times to ensure they are not distressed. You can learn more about safety around water here.
How can I find the best dog water parks in Dana Point?
How do I know if a dog water park works for my dog?
Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing and distractions, to find a dog park that works for your dog. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our fully fenced dog water parks. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog water parks where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. Make sure to review the amenities of the spot to see what kind of water features are offered to make sure it works for your dog. If your dog is not a strong swimmer, then perhaps choose a dog water park with tamer water features rather than a river or beach, for instance. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions, and of course, checking water park hours.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot water park?
We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. Additionally, we recommend following our water safety guidelines.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot water park 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.
How much do Sniffspot dog water parks cost?
Dog water parks in the Dana Point area range from $4.0 and $4.0. The least expensive dog water park is Dogtime. The most expensive dog water park is Dogtime. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
Can I have an event or party at a dog water park?
If you are planning an amazing dog water park party, each Sniffspot water park has their own rules regarding special events. Many water parks allow doggie birthday parties, training and other event types. Event organizers need to be responsible for their guests and event organizers should coordinate with the host regarding their fun party.
What are the coolest doggie water features available?
Sniffspot dog water parks can have a variety of features, everything from swimming pools to rivers to beaches to hoses and kiddie pools. If you are dreaming of a curtain of water, water tunnels, a ball pit pool, water slide ball pits, splash pools or other cool features, you can definitely find amazing features at Sniffspot dog water parks. Each water park is different, so check the details of the park to find the incredible dog water park of your dreams.
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