55The location was a bit hard to find and smaller than I expected, but it is the perfect place for us to train our pups for off leash activities. It was clean, quiet, and secluded. We look forward to coming back soon. Rosie C.
Rosie C.
January 2021
The location was a bit hard to find and smaller than I expected, but it is the perfect place for us to train our pups for off leash activities. It was clean, quiet, and secluded. We look forward to coming back soon.
55I have a leash reactive dog and coming to Quail Ranch has been great for her! I can work on recall with her and also enjoy a lovely environment as well.Rebecca L.
Rebecca L.
April 2021
I have a leash reactive dog and coming to Quail Ranch has been great for her! I can work on recall with her and also enjoy a lovely environment as well.
55just lovely! i have an elderly dog who likes exploring on his own and a younger reactionary dog that enjoys running and exploring but we cant take her hiking because we always fear her reaction to off leash dogs. this place was a godsend. both our pups and my husband and i has a fabulous time. the hubby’s first comment after we got in the car: “so when are we coming back?” love this place and love them for opening up their land to us. THANK YOU for your generosity. also great instructions and tips for making it an A+ experience. Jacky H.
Jacky H.
June 2021
just lovely! i have an elderly dog who likes exploring on his own and a younger reactionary dog that enjoys running and exploring but we cant take her hiking because we always fear her reaction to off leash dogs. this place was a godsend. both our pups and my husband and i has a fabulous time. the hubby’s first comment after we got in the car: “so when are we coming back?” love this place and love them for opening up their land to us. THANK YOU for your generosity. also great instructions and tips for making it an A+ experience.
55Todays adventure at Quail View Ranch was great! Me and my dog had an amazing time connecting with the nature, and we didn't have to worry about running into any other dogs or any kind of troubles, of course! This is an excellent playground for any type of dog, everything was super convenient, plenty of space to run and sniff. We had fun! I did not want to leave. Zhanna K.
Zhanna K.
June 2021
Todays adventure at Quail View Ranch was great! Me and my dog had an amazing time connecting with the nature, and we didn't have to worry about running into any other dogs or any kind of troubles, of course! This is an excellent playground for any type of dog, everything was super convenient, plenty of space to run and sniff. We had fun! I did not want to leave.
55This place is so peaceful and beautiful, the dogs loved sniffing all the sniffs and exploring the grounds. Very good directions on how to get there and where to go once you arrive. It was our first time trying something like this and will definitely be back. Jessica P.
Jessica P.
April 2021
This place is so peaceful and beautiful, the dogs loved sniffing all the sniffs and exploring the grounds. Very good directions on how to get there and where to go once you arrive. It was our first time trying something like this and will definitely be back.
55This place is great! Nice flat area for playing fetch with your dogs and plenty of seating areas throughout the property. Small trail to hike along as well! Will be coming back again very soon!Jason C.
Jason C.
February 2021
This place is great! Nice flat area for playing fetch with your dogs and plenty of seating areas throughout the property. Small trail to hike along as well! Will be coming back again very soon!
55Jen’s spot was absolutely lovely. My puppy had an amazing time. It was great to see her being able to roam free and explore. We live in a city apartment and wanted to be around nature and have an open space for her to enjoy. Jen’s spot was great because we were able to be safe during these times when also having a lot of fun. I definitely would come back because we all had a blast! Hannah N.
Hannah N.
February 2021
Jen’s spot was absolutely lovely. My puppy had an amazing time. It was great to see her being able to roam free and explore. We live in a city apartment and wanted to be around nature and have an open space for her to enjoy. Jen’s spot was great because we were able to be safe during these times when also having a lot of fun. I definitely would come back because we all had a blast!
55Amazing and beautiful sniffspot! This was my first sniffspot ever and Jen made it great. Directions were extremely clear and the place is beautiful. We’ll be back! Amy Z.
Amy Z.
February 2021
Amazing and beautiful sniffspot! This was my first sniffspot ever and Jen made it great. Directions were extremely clear and the place is beautiful. We’ll be back!
55First time in a long time our two dogs have been off leash chasing a ball -- it was good to see them having fun !
A lovely, peaceful spot . We will be back :)Jo-Anne D.
Jo-Anne D.
March 2021
First time in a long time our two dogs have been off leash chasing a ball -- it was good to see them having fun !
A lovely, peaceful spot . We will be back :)
55Really nice afternoon spent thanks to this beautiful green land. The landscape is breathtaking. We appreciated the little attention when starting the trail with the dog treats disposed on the table! Easy to find the spot thanks to the detailled direction! Jenny G.
Jenny G.
March 2021
Really nice afternoon spent thanks to this beautiful green land. The landscape is breathtaking. We appreciated the little attention when starting the trail with the dog treats disposed on the table! Easy to find the spot thanks to the detailled direction!
55I so much enjoyed this beautiful natural spot with my two dogs. I have already made another reservation. The road is steep going up with your car and walking down (a very short walk) to the designated area for your dog you need good shoes especially with my dogs who tend to pull. We loved it and could work on training and playing ball etc. I would definitely recommend Jen's dog paradise (enjoyable for people too)! Rebecca L.
Rebecca L.
March 2021
I so much enjoyed this beautiful natural spot with my two dogs. I have already made another reservation. The road is steep going up with your car and walking down (a very short walk) to the designated area for your dog you need good shoes especially with my dogs who tend to pull. We loved it and could work on training and playing ball etc. I would definitely recommend Jen's dog paradise (enjoyable for people too)!
55It was a clean and well-kept property. Easy to find using the directions provided by the host. The area was slightly small for our four large dogs for a two hour visit. Overall, it was a good experience for the dogs. We are not sure if there’s a restroom available for guests. Janet V.
Janet V.
March 2021
It was a clean and well-kept property. Easy to find using the directions provided by the host. The area was slightly small for our four large dogs for a two hour visit. Overall, it was a good experience for the dogs. We are not sure if there’s a restroom available for guests.
55Getting there is part of the adventure. We took 3 dogs and they all had great fun exploring. The initial climb is steep but the rest is a super easy short hike with 2 flat areas. Plenty shade, plenty places to sit. Marlise H.
Marlise H.
April 2021
Getting there is part of the adventure. We took 3 dogs and they all had great fun exploring. The initial climb is steep but the rest is a super easy short hike with 2 flat areas. Plenty shade, plenty places to sit.
55Beautiful property! Such a peaceful and magical place. The dogs loved every minute of it. There were clear signs around the property and very organized. We will definitely be back. Thank you Jen 🙏🏽Glenda G.
Glenda G.
April 2021
Beautiful property! Such a peaceful and magical place. The dogs loved every minute of it. There were clear signs around the property and very organized. We will definitely be back. Thank you Jen 🙏🏽
55Jen was great to be in contact with once I reserved my spot. Everything was as stated on the site and app. It's amazed me and my wife that Jen and her family would be so generous and kind to open up their home for Sniffspot. Our dogs had a blast running around the property and we had a lovely time just enjoying the breathtaking view. I must be honest, I was hesitant to leave a review because I don't want this place to become crowded! But we thought of Jen and her family and wanted to let them know how grateful we are for such a place. It's truly a gem. Thank you guys!Duc T.
Duc T.
May 2021
Jen was great to be in contact with once I reserved my spot. Everything was as stated on the site and app. It's amazed me and my wife that Jen and her family would be so generous and kind to open up their home for Sniffspot. Our dogs had a blast running around the property and we had a lovely time just enjoying the breathtaking view. I must be honest, I was hesitant to leave a review because I don't want this place to become crowded! But we thought of Jen and her family and wanted to let them know how grateful we are for such a place. It's truly a gem. Thank you guys!
55We have 2 dogs with mobility issues who nonetheless LOVE hikes. This was perfect. The loop takes about 30 minutes to do, and with dogs who stop every 10 steps to sniff, rest and drink water, the whole thing took about 40 minutes. Beautiful views, lots of resting places, and very do-able. We all had a great time!Barbara B.
Barbara B.
January 2021
We have 2 dogs with mobility issues who nonetheless LOVE hikes. This was perfect. The loop takes about 30 minutes to do, and with dogs who stop every 10 steps to sniff, rest and drink water, the whole thing took about 40 minutes. Beautiful views, lots of resting places, and very do-able. We all had a great time!
55My pups and fam had so much fun!! Places to sit, multiple places to explore off the pathways. Definitely going again and this time with some lunch! Our dogs have never gone on a hiking trail as one of them can be very reactive with other animals/people so this was the best alternative.Gabriela C.
Gabriela C.
January 2021
My pups and fam had so much fun!! Places to sit, multiple places to explore off the pathways. Definitely going again and this time with some lunch! Our dogs have never gone on a hiking trail as one of them can be very reactive with other animals/people so this was the best alternative.
How do Malibu'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
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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 Malibu 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 Malibu 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 282 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 36 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.
Sniffspot has 282 fully fenced dog parks in or near Malibu. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Malibu?
The Malibu area has 282 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 Ian's 1 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Malibu.