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Dogs in San Diego, California
53 of 62 places verified in San Diego allow dogs in at least some areas, including 21 dog parks.
Also as markdown and in the API.
City rules
San Diego has no city dog ordinance in our records yet. In unincorporated areas, San Diego County rules apply; inside each park or business, the rule on its own page applies. Know the ordinance?
Dog parks and off-leash areas
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Gardens Dog Off-Leash Area | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Cadman Park Leash-Free Area | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the posted area: fall through spring from 7:30 to 10 a.m. and 4:30 to 7 p.m., and in summer from 7 to 9:30 a.m. and 5 to 7:30 p.m. No off-leash hours on July 4 or on Saturday mornings in Little League season. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Campland on the Bay | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on a leash no longer than 6 feet; up to 3 pets per site; dog park on site. No dogs on the beach or in any building. No Pit Bulls, bully breeds, Rottweilers or their mixes. | Up to 3 | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Capehart Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Centrum Park Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Charles L. Lewis III Memorial Park Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Dog Beach (Ocean Beach, San Diego) | San Diego | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Doyle Community Park Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Dusty Rhodes Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Fiesta Island (Mission Bay Park) | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leash-optional everywhere outside the fenced areas, daily from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Two California least tern nesting sites are closed to people and dogs year-round, two buffer zones close April 15 through September 15, and dogs are not permitted at the Youth Aquatic Center/Camp. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Gompers Park Dog Park | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash during the leash-free hours posted at the park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Grape Street Park Dog Off-Leash Area | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only during the posted leash-free hours; on weekends and holidays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Kearny Mesa Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Maddox Park Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Morley Field Dog Off-Leash Area (Balboa Park) | San Diego | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Nate's Point Dog Off-Leash Area (Balboa Park) | San Diego | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Nobel Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Rancho Bernardo Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Rancho Peñasquitos Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Torrey Highlands Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |||
| Ward Canyon Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | October 29, 2026 |
Places to eat and drink
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AleSmith Brewing Company | San Diego | Yes | Yes. | The tasting room calls itself dog-friendly. The site does no | October 31, 2026 |
| Barefoot Bar & Grill | San Diego | Yes | Yes. | The resort says pets are welcome at Barefoot Bar & Grill and | October 31, 2026 |
| Blind Lady Ale House | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. No pets inside; pets may sit with guests at the barrels out front. The page says pets and does not mention a leash. | No pets inside; pets may sit with guests at the barrels out | November 1, 2026 |
| Fall Brewing Company | San Diego | Yes | Yes. | Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the tasting room during bus | November 1, 2026 |
| Mike Hess Brewing North Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. | The brewery lists its North Park tasting room as dog friendl | October 31, 2026 |
| Mike Hess Brewing Ocean Beach | San Diego | Yes | Yes. | The tasting room is open air and welcomes dogs; its page doe | October 31, 2026 |
| Mission Brewery Downtown | San Diego | Yes | Yes. | The brewery calls its downtown taproom dog friendly; its pag | October 31, 2026 |
| Societe Brewing Company | San Diego | Yes | Yes. | The brewery describes its beer garden and taproom as dog-fri | October 31, 2026 |
| Stone Brewing Liberty Station | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets in the outdoor areas only; no pets in the indoor dining and retail areas. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap, Gaslamp | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Well-behaved, leashed dogs on the patios. There is a menu just for dogs. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
Beaches and shoreline
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Pines State Beach | San Diego | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balboa Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 8 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Black Mountain Open Space Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Border Field State Park | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in the parking lot on Monument Mesa, the picnic area, and are permitted on leash on the park road to Monument Mesa. Dogs not allowed on the trails or on the beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve | San Diego | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 8 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Marian Bear Memorial Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 8 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Mission Bay Park (beaches and bay shoreline) | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Outside Fiesta Island: dogs are not allowed 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from October 31 to March 31, and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from April 1 to October 31. Outside those hours dogs must be on a leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Mission Trails Regional Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 8 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Old Town San Diego State Historic Park | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in outdoor areas like the plaza. Dogs not allowed inside museums or buildings. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Rose Canyon Open Space Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 8 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Tecolote Canyon Natural Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Tijuana Estuary NP Point of Interest | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allows on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve | San Diego | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 |
Places to stay
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per room; up to 50 lb each; $125 per stay. | $125 per stay | Up to 50 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 31, 2026 |
| Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego - Zoo/SeaWorld Area* | San Diego | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Bayside Inn* | San Diego | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town* | San Diego | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel* | San Diego | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Seven Seas* | San Diego | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Yacht Harbor* | San Diego | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per room; up to 50 lb each; $125 per stay. | $125 per stay | Up to 50 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 31, 2026 |
| Extended Stay America - San Diego - Fashion Valley* | San Diego | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Extended Stay America, San Diego* | San Diego | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites San Diego SeaWorld/Zoo* | San Diego | Yes | Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| La Quinta Inn, San Diego* | San Diego | Yes | Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown* | San Diego | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley* | San Diego | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Motel 6, San Diego* | San Diego | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Ocean Park Inn (Pacific Beach) | San Diego | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | |||
| Paradise Point Resort & Spa | San Diego | Yes | Yes. Guests with pets review and sign the resort's pet policy at check-in. This page does not state the fee, size limit or number of pets. | October 31, 2026 | |||
| Red Roof Inn - Pacific Beach, San Diego* | San Diego | Yes | Yes, under the Red Roof Inn brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; up to 80 lb each; first pet stays free. | First pet free | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
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