The Bluff Creek Trail is a mostly flat, partially paved path that traverses the bluff just below LMU, on the border between Westchester and Playa Vista. It works best as a 4-mile loop — a couple miles on the trail, then a couple miles walking back through Playa Vista past Oberreider park. Accessible from three points: the end of Dunbarton Avenue, across from the Annenberg PetSpace on Bluff Creek Drive, and near the fountain on Lincoln Boulevard. Views include snow-covered mountains on one side, the ocean on the other, and at one spot the Hollywood Sign. The lower trail through the wetlands is closed to foot traffic year-round.

Private dog friendly open space

Jet Pets is an animal transportation company located in Playa Del Rey very close to LAX. They have a large field on their property that is fenced in and they keep it open most days and allow you to walk your dog there.