Dog Friendliness Ranking — Carlsbad
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Which Carlsbad neighborhoods have the highest dog friendliness score? All 24 neighborhoods ranked. City average: 8.31/10. How dog friendliness is measured →
Top Dog Friendliness Neighborhoods — Ranked
Extensive trail networks and large open spaces provide exceptional opportunities for pet owners. This availability of outdoor space is significantly higher than the average found throughout Carlsbad.
Extensive trail systems and large open spaces provide ample room for pets; according to iHuus data, the availability of nearby parks is notably higher than the Carlsbad average.
Extensive trail networks and large open spaces provide ample room for pet exercise. This accessibility to outdoor recreation is notably higher than the Carlsbad average, according to iHuus data.
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Full Carlsbad Dog Friendliness Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foothills | 10 | #1 | +1.7 ↑ |
| Robertson Ranch | 10 | #2 | +1.7 ↑ |
| Bressi Ranch | 9.2 | #3 | +0.9 ↑ |
| La Costa Oaks | 9 | #4 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Rancho Carlsbad/Sunny Creek | 8.8 | #5 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Rancho Carlsbad/Sunny Creek | 8.8 | #6 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Kelly Ranch | 8.8 | #7 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Altamira | 8.7 | #8 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Rancho Carrillo | 8.6 | #9 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Rancho La Costa | 8.6 | #10 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Hedionda Point | 8.5 | #11 | +0.2 ↑ |
| La Costa Ridge | 8.5 | #12 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Aviara | 8.5 | #13 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Calavera Hills | 8.4 | #14 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Poinsettia | 8.3 | #15 | — |
| North Beach | 8 | #16 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Olde Carlsbad | 7.9 | #17 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Tamarack Point | 7.9 | #18 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Village | 7.8 | #19 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Barrio | 7.8 | #20 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Downtown Carlsbad | 7.8 | #21 | -0.5 ↓ |
| La Costa Greens | 7.8 | #22 | -0.5 ↓ |
| South Beach | 7 | #23 | -1.3 ↓ |
| Carlsbad Ranch | 7 | #24 | -1.3 ↓ |
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