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Pet Friendly Parks - Pet Friendly Cafés - Pet Friendly Hotels

San Diego Pet-Friendly Parks
Below are a few choices of the many. Some near an animal shelter… just in case you’ve been thinking of adding a "sister or brother" for your pooch. Check these out for different places to play and share the fun with other pet owners.

Here are some generally accepted park rules. It's best the be safe and contact the individual park you plan to visit, OR visit www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation for more information.

  • Dogs should be leashed prior to entering and upon leaving the park
  • Owners must remain with dogs. closely supervise children, and carry a leash within fenced area.
  • Owners must clean up after their dogs.
  • Dogs should be licensed and vaccinated.
  • Dogs exhibiting dangerous behavior are prohibited.
  • Dogs should be wearing a collar with identification at all times.
  • Puppies under four months of age may be prohibited.
  • Dogs in heat are prohibited.
  • Limit three dogs per person per visit.

*Cities listed in alphabetical order

Carlsbad

Ann D Lheureux Memorial] Dog Park 1 Ann D Lheureux Memorial] Dog Park 2 Carlsbad [Ann D Lheureux Memorial] Dog Park
Take Carlsbad Village Dr. to ½ mile east of El Camino Real [on the left with parking lot]
8am - Sunset
13,200 square feet of fenced area with benches, drinking fountain, pick up bag dispensers.

photo courtesy of Joe Rivera
www.joerivera.com

Chula Vista

Montevalle Park 1 Montevalle Park 2 Montevalle Park
840 Duncan Ranch Road
7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Two fenced partially grassed areas divided for large and small dogs. Benches, restrooms, water fountains.

photo courtesy of Joe Rivera
www.joerivera.com

Montevalle Park 1 Otay Ranch Town Center Dog Park
2015 Birch Rd. (sw area of new Mall)
10 a.m. - 11 p.m. lighted
10,000 squarefoot grassy shaded divided for large and small dogs. Benches and water fountains, tables chairs, nearby coffee shop, vet and grooming services This is most entertaining and features a giant fire hydrant, dog bone and doghouse.

photo courtesy of Joe Rivera
www.joerivera.com

Coronado

Montevalle Park 1 Montevalle Park 2 Coronado Dog Beach
Ocean Blvd near Sunset park
Leash free in restricted area.

photo courtesy of Joe Rivera
www.joerivera.com

El Cajon

wells Park Wells Park
1153 E. Madison Ave.
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.daily
Shady areas with large and small dog areas with benches restrooms and pick up bag dispensers. Night lighting.

photo courtesy of Plush Puppies
www.plushkennel.com

Encinitas

wells Park Crickets Corner Dog Park
389 Requeza (Adjacent and part of Rancho Coastal Humane Society)
Tues & Thurs 2pm - 5pm,Sat - Sun 11am - 5pm
Nearly an acre fenced in, shaded, grass-covered park. Built-in water fountain (one for you, one for your dog!) Benches . Separate, enclosed area for small dogs and puppies (11 weeks and older) Also available for parties!
www.rchumanesociety.org

photo courtesy of the Rancho Coastal Humane Society www.rchumanesociety.org

Escondido

Mayflower Dog Park
3420 Valley Center Road (Adjacent to Escondido Humane Society)
Open from dawn until 9:00 p.m. Closed for maintenance Mon, Wed, Fri 11:00am -1:00pm
Fenced, grassy 1 1/2 acre area. 760-839-2973

La Jolla

Doyle Park Doyle Park La Jolla/UTC -Doyle Park
8175 Regents Road. Recreation Center.
24hrs (no lighting). Closed for maintenance from noon - 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
Shaded Fenced areas for small dogs & large dogs.Pick up bags, and restrooms nearby.
www.doylepark.com/dogpark

photo courtesy of Joe Rivera
www.joerivera.com

La Mesa

Harry Griffen Park Harry Griffen Park 9550 Milden St.
7 a.m. - one hour after sunset.
Three fenced dog areas. Some shaded grassy and dirt areas, pick upbag dispensers and benches.

photo courtesy of Joe Rivera
www.joerivera.com

Mission Bay

Fiesta Island
E Mission Bay Drive.to Fiesta Island Road [ southwestern side of the island]
4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily [no lighting or potable water]
A mainly dirt dog park is fenced, gate accessible from the paved road. The island area has also a lengthy stretch of shoreline, benches, portable toilets. Subject to change.
San Diego - Fiesta Island

Nate's Point - Balboa Park
(24 hr. Partially lighted]
Balboa Dr. off El Prado, south side of Cabrillo Bridge.
Large shaded grassy area. Benches, pickup bags, fountains.

Ocean Beach

Dusty Rhodes Park
(24-hr. off-leash) Closed Mondays, 6-9am for maintenance.
Sunset Cliffs Blvd. between Nimitz and West Point Loma Blvd.
1.5 acre, fenced area.

Dog Beach Park Dog Beach Park2 Dog Beach Dog Park
24 hours.
Voltaire Street. And W. Point Loma Blvd.
This very popular spot has "painted paws" in the sand leading to the leash free surf area. Dual-level drinking fountain and restrooms. No fencing.

photos courtesy of Dog Beach Dog Wash. www.dogwash.com

Oceanside

Oceanside Park Oceanside Dog Park [Adjacent and part of North County Humane Society]
Open 7am - 7pm, Closed Wednesday, on rainy days and 24 hours after
1.5 acre fenced grassy park, benches drinking fountain, pick up dispensers.
www.nchumane.org

photo courtesy of Joe Rivera
www.joerivera.com

Pacific Beach

Capehart Dog Park Capehart Dog Park Capehart Dog Park
Corner of Feldspar Street and Soledad Mountain Road, just south of Beryl Street
Open 24 hrs [no lighting]
A daytime favorite – this one-acre park offers two grassy fenced large and small dog areas picnic tables, benches, drinking fountains, and a portable toilet.

photo courtesy of Joe Rivera
www.joerivera.com

Balboa Park - Grape Street Park
Grape Street at 28th Street
(leash-free hours) Mon - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat, Sun, and Holidays: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m
Lighted large,grass dog-run area with shady trees, benches,fountains. Wooden crossbar fenced. Dogs could escape.

Poway

Poway Dog Park Poway Dog Park
13094 Civic Center Dr. [Poway Rd to Civic Center Dr]
Open dawn to 9:30 p.m, Lighting A very large, fenced grassy with divided areas. Features water fountains, benches. www.ci.poway.ca.us

photo courtesy of Joe Rivera
www.joerivera.com

Rancho Bernardo

RB Park Rancho Bernardo Dog Park
18448 W. Bernardo Dr. Open dawn to dusk. Closed Thurs 10am-12pm. closed Thurs, 10 a.m.- noon.
A double-fenced area split into three smaller areas This park is very large, with grass, trees, benches, and three biodegradable disposable bag dispensers in each area.
www.ranchobernardodogpark.com

photo courtesy of Joe Rivera
www.joerivera.com


San Diego Pet-Friendly Cafés

Baja Betty’s
619.269.8510
1421 University Ave. • San Diego, CA 92103

Café 1134
619.437.1134
1134 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA 92118


Caffe Italia
619.234.6767

1704 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101
www.CaffeItalialittleItaly.com.
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Chicken Pie Diner
858.748.2445

14727 Pomerado Rd., Poway, CA 92064


Harbor Fish and Chips
760.722.4977

276 Harbor Dr., Suite A, Oceanside, CA 92054
Celebrating 40 years of serving the Oceanside Community
Comfortable Family Dining By The Lighthouse - beer,  wine

 


Potato Shack
760.436.1282

120 W. "T" Street • Encinitas, CA 92024
www.potatoshackcafe.com


San Diego Pet-Friendly Hotels

DoubleTree Hotel San Diego • Mission Valley •
619.297.5466

7450 Hazard Center Drive (Mission Valley) San Diego, CA 92108
www.doubletreesandiego.com

 

 


 

Hotel Indigo •
877.8IN .DIGO
(877.846.3436)
www.hotelindigo.com

 


La Jolla Village Lodge •
858.551.2001

1141 Silverado Street • La Jolla, CA 92037
www.lajollavillagelodge.com


 

Marriott Hotels
619.234.1500

333 W Harbor Drive, Downtown • San Diego, CA
www.marriott.com

 


Ocean Villa Inn on Dog Beach
619.224.3481

5142 W. Point Loma Blvd. • San Diego
Great accommodations for you and your pet! Fenced dog runs.
Doggy wash area, doggy treats in lobby.

Located at the Dog Beach entrance in Ocean Beach , San Diego this is the perfect getaway for you and your furry friends. The Inn offers free continental breakfast,
free Wi-Fi and a fenced in doggie run. This wonderful beach front property is centrally located between all freeways, and minutes to all local attractions including San Diego Zoo, Seaworld, Old Town and Downtown.
www.oceanvillainn.com


Quality Inn & Suites North Coast
Encinitas, CA

760.944.0301
186 N. Hwy. 101 Encinitas, CA 92024
www.qualityinnsdcoastal.com

Along the historic stretch of Hwy 101 and just 2 blocks from the Legendary Moonlight Beach, the Quality Inn & Suites Hotel in Encinitas California stands as a hidden treasure for those travelers seeking a charming atmosphere and comfortable beach-life accommodations at an affordable price.
The boutique hotel charm and elegant, Mediterranean-inspired rooms are unique among all others in the area. The Hotel in Encinitas California offers these newly renovated rooms with upgraded amenities to meet the needs of the business traveler or leisure guest. Wake up each morning to a deluxe continental breakfast with fresh bakery items. 


Quality Inn & Suites, San Diego East
619.588.8808

1250 El Cajon Blvd. • El Cajon, CA 92020
www.qualityinnsdeast.com

 


Residence Inn by Marriott SD Downtown
619.338-8200

1747 Pacific Highway • San Diego, CA 92101
www.sandiegoresidenceinn.com


Sofia Hotel
800.826.0009

150 West Broadway • San Diego, CA 92101
www.thesofiahotel.com


W Hotel San Diego
619.231.8220

421 West B Street. • San Diego
Check out our Woof & Meow packages
www.whotels.com

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