Summer is the perfect time to switch it up and try some new things! Of course, there are so many great places to bring your dogs for walking, grooming, and treat shopping in Orange County. However, there are also so many other ways that pet lovers can enjoy and celebrate animals that are a little more unique. New experiences can be great for you and your dog! If you’re looking for something new and exciting, check out these awesome spots and activities!
Bark City
Bark City is the ultimate luxury doggy daycare! This pet resort offers outdoor spaces, a pet-friendly pool, and cage-free boarding with 24-hour supervision. In addition to dog boarding and grooming services, Bark City also offers birthday party spaces for rent! Bark City is located in Huntington Beach.
Upper Newport Bay
There are a ton of great places to walk your dog in Orange County. One of our patients’ favorite places to go on walks is Upper Newport Bay. There are lots of trails available for you and your dog to stroll along and explore. There is even free parking!
Dog Agility
Can your dog do tricks? Laurie Zurborg, local dog agility trainer and owner of Wags & Wiggles, offers private lessons as well as group courses at Dog Agility Tustin and Rancho Santa Margarita locations. She trains multiple breeds and various skill levels! Once your dog is ready to compete, Zurborg recommends that they join O.C.’s major agility club, DASH, for practices and competition opportunities!
Pacific Hideaway
Looking for a spot to enjoy a special dinner with your dog by your side? Pacific Hideaway, the beautiful restaurant at the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel offers a dog menu consisting of generous portions of your dog’s choice of beef and potato, rockfish and yam, or chicken and rice. Your pup will enjoy the fancy treat! The dog meals are usually $7 each, but on “Sit, Stay Sundays” your dog can eat free with the purchase of $15 worth of human food! The restaurant is located on the Pacific Coast Highway, so you can enjoy the beautiful ocean views and light ocean breeze while you relax and treat yourself and your dog.
Balboa Water Sports
This one is for the most adventurous dogs out there! Balboa Water Sports offers the opportunity for humans to enjoy Newport Harbor on stand-up paddleboards. Once you’ve got the hang of it, Balboa Water Sports invites experienced paddlers to bring their dogs along! Just make sure your dog is comfortable around water first. Be sure to bring your own canine life jacket, too!
San Juan Capistrano Trails
Going hiking at a trail in San Juan Capistrano is great way for you and your dog to get some exercise and bond! Just make sure you’re staying out of the way of equestrians in San Juan Capistrano who are riding or training their horses! Dogs can get a little jittery or overexcited around horses,
We hope that you and your dog get to enjoy some of these amazing and special experiences this summer. If you take your dog to any of these cool spots, let us know what you think about it! Don’t forget to be extra vigilant about keeping your pets hydrated and off of the hot pavement during the summer season. If your pet is due for a check up or if you have any medical concerns about them, schedule a veterinary appointment with our vet neurologist in Mission Viejo us today!
