--- canonical: https://dogpolicies.com/cities/san-luis-obispo/ title: "Dogs in San Luis Obispo, California: dog-friendly places" license: CC-BY-4.0 attribution: "DogPolicies, dogpolicies.com, CC BY 4.0, verified 2026-11-01" verified_at: 2026-11-01 spotlight: false city_rules_on_file: false json: https://dogpolicies.com/api/v1/cities.json --- # Dogs in San Luis Obispo, California 10 verified places in San Luis Obispo. San Luis Obispo has no city dog ordinance in our records yet; San Luis Obispo County rules apply in unincorporated areas, and each place's own rule is below. ## Dog parks and off-leash areas | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [El Chorro Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/el-chorro-dog-park-san-luis-obispo/) | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-11-01 | ## Places to eat and drink | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Central Coast Brewing & Distilling](https://dogpolicies.com/places/central-coast-brewing-san-luis-obispo/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. The taproom's home page lists a dog-friendly front patio. It says nothing about the indoor taproom or a leash. | 2026-11-01 | | [Luna Red](https://dogpolicies.com/places/luna-red-san-luis-obispo/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Pets are seated on the patio only, on a leash or in a secure carrier, close to the owner's seat and clear of walkways. Barking, jumping or nipping dogs are removed. Pets may not be fed from restaurant dishes or sit on seats. | 2026-11-01 | | [Novo Restaurant & Lounge](https://dogpolicies.com/places/novo-restaurant-and-lounge-san-luis-obispo/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Pets are seated on the garden only, on a leash or in a secure carrier, close to the owner's seat and clear of walkways. Barking, jumping or nipping dogs are removed. Pets may not be fed from restaurant dishes or sit on seats. | 2026-11-01 | ## Places to stay | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Avila Hot Springs](https://dogpolicies.com/places/avila-hot-springs-campground/) | No | No. The rule on the page is for the campsites. | 2026-11-01 | | [Granada Hotel & Bistro](https://dogpolicies.com/places/granada-hotel-and-bistro-san-luis-obispo/) | No | No. Service animals excepted. | 2026-11-01 | | [Hotel Cerro](https://dogpolicies.com/places/hotel-cerro-san-luis-obispo/) | Yes | Yes: up to 2 pets per room; $150 per stay. | 2026-11-01 | | [La Quinta Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo Downtown](https://dogpolicies.com/places/la-quinta-inn-and-suites-san-luis-obispo-downtown/) | 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. | 2026-10-28 | | [Motel 6 San Luis Obispo South](https://dogpolicies.com/places/motel-6-san-luis-obispo-south/) | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | 2026-10-28 | | [Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa](https://dogpolicies.com/places/sycamore-mineral-springs-resort-avila-beach/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: up to 2 pets per room; no weight limit; $65 per night, up to $195 per stay. Dogs only, in dog-designated rooms and areas. Up to two dogs per room unless management pre-approves more. Owners must pick up after their dogs. | 2026-11-01 | Guide: https://dogpolicies.com/cities/san-luis-obispo/ ยท Methodology: https://dogpolicies.com/methodology/