DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS IN SAN DIEGO, CA

The Pacific Ocean defines San Diego's western boundary, with the city of 1.4 million spreading across 372 square miles of coastal Southern California. Mediterranean climate creates near-perfect conditions year-round: winter temperatures average in the mid-60s, summers reach the mid-70s, and rainfall remains minimal. Topography varies dramatically from sea level beaches to peaks exceeding 1,500 feet in the inland areas. San Diego Bay creates a natural harbor that shaped the city's development, while multiple coastal mesas provide elevated building sites. The city extends from the Mexican border north to La Jolla, encompassing diverse terrain.