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Dogs in San Jose, California
20 of 22 places verified in San Jose allow dogs in at least some areas, including 13 dog parks.
Also as markdown and in the API.
City rules
San Jose has no city dog ordinance in our records yet. In unincorporated areas, Santa Clara 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 | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butcher Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Discovery Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Hellyer County Park Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Jeffrey Fontana Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Miyuki Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Raleigh Linear Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Ryland Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Saratoga Creek Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Selma Olinder Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| St. James Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Tully Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Watson Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Welch Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martial Cottle Park State Recreation Area | San Jose | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
Places to stay
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western Lanai Garden Inn & Suites* | San Jose | 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 Airport Plaza* | San Jose | 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 |
| Extended Stay America - San Jose - Airport* | San Jose | 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 Jose - Downtown* | San Jose | 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 Jose* | San Jose | 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 San Jose Airport* | San Jose | 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 Jose Airport* | San Jose | 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 Jose Convention Center* | San Jose | 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 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
Other cities in the South Bay: Mountain View · Palo Alto · Santa Clara
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