Dog Friendly Places and Activities in San Francisco and the Bay Area
San Francisco and the Bay Area is an incredible place to live. There’s incredible scenery and something fun to do every weekend. But what about your dog! Shouldn’t they get to enjoy SF too?
Of course! No matter what you both enjoy, there’s something for everyone here.
Dog-friendly places and activities in San Francisco
Even though these locations are dog-friendly, most of them require you to keep your dog on a leash. Make sure you have everything you need to clean up after your dogs and have their vaccinations up to date.
Barbary Coast Trail | Follow the bronze medallions and see some of San Francisco’s most famous and historic sites.
Beach Day | There are several great beaches to choose from, where you and your dog can soak up a sunny afternoon, like Crissy Field Beach, Baker Beach, Mile Rock Beach off the Lands End trail, and Ocean Beach.
Baseball Game | The San Francisco Giants welcome dogs to their park several times a year for their Dog Days event. To get tickets, use this link.
Dog Bar Bay Area | Dog Bar hosts events, festivals, and farmer’s market vendors all across the Bay Area. They even host birthday parties for your pup!
Dog Parks | San Francisco has some of the best dog parks around. How many have you been to? Check out our list!
Dogue | Treat your dog to a tasting menu, or join them for dinner on Sundays at this restaurant for dogs.
Fisherman’s Warf | The warf is famous for its classic tourist attractions like food, shopping, Pier 39, Umbrella Alley, and special events as well. You and your dog can even take a bay cruise.
Spark Social SF | This outdoor hangout spot has mini golf, food trucks, special events, and even a dog-only vending machine.
Upper Douglass Dog Play Area | During the Spring and Summer, you can get to know other dogs in your neighborhood in this off-leash play area.
If you’re headed somewhere and aren’t sure about the dog rules there, you can use the site Bring Fido to check and read reviews from other dog owners.
Not quite sure how to get your dog to these fun spots? Learn how to travel with dogs on San Francisco’s public transit in this article.
Dog-friendly restaurants and bars in San Francisco
San Francisco has no shortage of restaurants and bars with beautiful patios that are open most of the year. If you want to be able to take the whole family out to dinner this weekend, all the locations listed below have dog-friendly seating.
Barebottle Brewing | 1525 Cortland Ave and 425 Mission St.
Beach'n | 4300 Judah St.
Beach Chalet | 1000 Great Hwy
Coqueta | Pier 5 The Embarcadero
Delarosa | 2175 Chestnut Street.
Dogue | 988 Valencia St.
Hook Fish Co | 4542 Irving St.
Kona’s Street Market | 32 3rd St.
Mamahuhu | 517 Clement St.
Napizza | 3258 Scott St.
Norcina | 3251 Pierce St.
Novy | 4000 24th St.
Palm House SF | 2032 Union St.
Stable Cafe | 2128 Folsom St.
The Ramp | 340 Bexar Ave E
Tornado Pub | 547 Haight St.
Wildseed | 2000 Union St.
Zazie | 941 Cole St.
Zeitgeist | 199 Valencia St.
Dog-friendly places and activities in Marin County
San Francisco doesn’t have a monopoly on fun day-trips for you and your dog. Just head over the Golden Gate Bridge to Marin for breathtaking state parks, dog-friendly restaurants, and more!
Dogbone Meadow | This huge dog park has outdoor play spaces and agility equipment to train on. You can check out other dog parks in the county on this list.
Kayaking in Sausalito | Some kayak rental companies (like Sea Trek) allow you to bring dogs along on your kayaking trips.
Reyes National Seashore | This widespread network of parks and beaches has several trails and areas that are open to leashed pets.
The Marin County Mart | This complex has shops, dining, special events, farmers markets, and more! Dogs (on leashes) are welcome in the outdoor spaces and many of the shops as well.
Route One Bakery and Kitchen | This bakery delivers bread to many popular restaurants in the Bay Area, but you and your dog can try it fresh from the source here.
Dog-friendly places and activities in San Mateo County
San Mateo County is also known for its sprawling dog parks, dog-friendly dining patios, and even dog surfers! Head down the Peninsula for sun and fun.
Coastanoa | This well-reviewed resort for nature lovers offers pet-friendly cabin rentals, hiking, and dining.
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company | Their patio was voted the Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant in the SF Bay Area.
Laurie Meadows Dog Park | This dog park is part of a 7.5-acre park that also contains playgrounds and walking paths.
Seal Point Park | Get in a workout with your pup on the stairs, or take in the views of the bay in the dog park.
World Dog Surfing Championship | Every August, the finest dog surfers in the world gather on Linda Mar Beach. Don’t miss the competition!
Is San Francisco dog-friendly?
San Francisco and our neighboring counties are some of the most dog-friendly cities in the U.S. We have numerous green spaces, a typically mild climate, and dozens of businesses that welcome both you and your dog.
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