Dog Friendly
Weekend Getaways

Whisk your dog away to one of our weekend getaways!

San Diego

San Diego is a laid back, relaxed, dog friendly town where you’ll find it all…beaches, parks, restaurants, hotels, adventures…where you and your pal are welcome.

Beaches:

Cardiff State Beach
Old Highway 101
Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007

Leashed dogs allowed year round

Del Mar Dog Beach (aka North Beach)
Camino del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-1556

Frisbee playing, ball chasing, swimming and plenty of fun in the sun are what you’ll find at Del Mar’s Dog Beach. Leash laws as follows:

• North of 29th Street:

Dogs permitted off a leash and under voice control the period from the day after Labor Day of any year to the following June 15th.

Dogs permitted on a leash from June 16th through Labor Day.

• North of Powerhouse Park to 29th street:

Dogs permitted on a leash from the day after Labor Day of any year to the following June 15th.

Dogs prohibited from June 16th through Labor Day.

• South of Powerhouse Park:

Dogs are permitted on a leash year round.

Ready for a bite in Del Mar? Stop by En Fuego Cantina & Grill for some fantastic Mexican fanfare (location below).

Dog Beach – Ocean Beach
1950 Abbott Street
San Diego, CA 92167

San Diego’s original Dog Beach named among The Travel Channel’s Top 10 Beaches in Southern California (Fall 2001)

Fiesta Island
Fiesta Island Road - Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109

Mission Bay’s sandy island mostly designated as a leash free zone with calm bay waters allowing your pooch to cool off after some fun in the sun

Parks:

Nate’s Point Dog Park– Balboa Park
Balboa Drive at El Prado
San Diego, CA 92103

A large grassy off-leash area located on the West Mesa of Balboa Park where your pup can run, play and socialize
Open 24 hours (no lights at night)

Orpheus Park
482 Orpheus Avenue
Encinitas, CA 92024

Off-leash dog hours at Orpheus Park are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 6am - 7:30am and 4pm - 6pm

Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s Leash Free Community Dog Park
389 Requeza Street
Encinitas, CA 92024

Hours:
Tuesday & Thursdays 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sundays 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Restaurants:

Beach Break Café
1902 South Hill Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 439-6355

En Fuego Cantina & Grill – Mexican
1432 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 792-6551

A fantastic Mexican grill & cantina in Del Mar with a great outdoor patio...the perfect spot to enjoy Happy Hour after an afternoon at Del Mar's Dog Beach!

K-9 Country Club - Deli
202 C Street
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 239-0304

The Original Paw Pleasers - Dog & Cat Bakery
2525 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 293-7297

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza
702 Pearl Street
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-5222

Hotels:

Best Western Encinitas Inn & Suites
85 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-7455

Pets friendly, $50.00 plus 10% tax (1 time charge) non-refundable fee

Omni San Diego Hotel
675 L Street
San Diego, California 92101
(619) 231-6664

Pets under 40 lbs allowed
$50 non-refundable fee

A great spot to stay while exploring The Gaslamp District

Ocean Villa Inn
5142 West Point Loma Blvd
San Diego, CA 92107
(800) 759-0012

$25 additional charge for up to two pets

A very pet friendly hotel featuring a Dog Comfort Zone, located right next to Dog Beach!

Pismo Beach

Located in San Luis Obispo county, mid-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Pismo Beach is a great little seaside town with a cool climate and a beautiful dog friendly State Beach, making it a perfect weekend getaway.

A must-stop while on a trek to either Northern or Southern California, Pismo State Beach, located at Grand Avenue, offers a wide stretch of sand for your leashed pal to enjoy. Or if he is the adventuring type, you might want to blaze the Oceano Sand Dunes. Pismo Beach City Beach is also a dog friendly beach.

Places to Eat:

Honeymoon Cafe
999 Price St
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 773-5646

Longboards - Burgers
1090 Price Street
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
805-556-0887

Mo's Smokehouse BBQ
221 Pomeroy Ave
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 773-6193

Two Blocks off the Beach - Italian
791 Dolliver St
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 773-0332

Camping & Places to Stay:

Dog friendly camping is available at Pismo State Beach's North Beach Campground with a total of 185 campsites.

555 Pier Avenue
800-444-7275
www.slostateparks.com

Cottage Inn by the Sea
2351 Price Street
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(888) 440-8400
www.cottage-inn.com

A beautiful oceanside cottage located on the bluffs of Pismo Beach. Pet friendly rooms are found on the ground level and have a fenced area in back, $20 per night extra charge.

Oxford Suites
651 Five Cities Drive
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 773-3773
www.pismobeachoxfordsuites.com

Here you'll enjoy a complimentary full hot breakfast buffet and evening reception with beverages and light appetizers while staying in a suite equipped with sofa, microwave and fridge. Pet friendly rooms are $10 extra per night, per pet.

Yosemite

Located in Central California’s Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, you’ll find gorgeous panoramic views, alpine lakes, towering waterfalls, granite cliffs and natural splendor.

Leashed pets are allowed on paved paths, anywhere on the Valley Floor, Happy Isles Nature Center and on the Pohono Bridge.

Where to stay? The Tenaya Lodge is a beautiful pet friendly mountain resort found 2 miles from Yosemite National Park’s southern gate where your pal will be greeted with a plush dog bed, water bowl, doggie treats and a supply of disposable mitts. You’ll also receive a Canine Concierge Fact Sheet with fun suggestions on pet friendly areas to roam as well as all the doggie do’s and dont’s during your stay.

We found that dog friendly dining at Tenaya is no problem, as Jackalope’s Bar and Grill served us while lounging in the cozy lobby.

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
1122 Highway 41
Fish Camp, CA 93623
(888) 514-2167

One well-behaved canine companion per room is permitted
$75 non-refundable cleaning fee required

We hope you and your pal enjoy your Yosemite weekend getaway…the park is open 365 days a year, gorgeous during every season!

Look for more dog friendly weekend getaways very soon!

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