--- canonical: https://dogpolicies.com/cities/santa-monica/ title: "Dogs in Santa Monica, California: dog-friendly places" license: CC-BY-4.0 attribution: "DogPolicies, dogpolicies.com, CC BY 4.0, verified 2026-10-31" verified_at: 2026-10-31 spotlight: false city_rules_on_file: false json: https://dogpolicies.com/api/v1/cities.json --- # Dogs in Santa Monica, California 6 verified places in Santa Monica. Santa Monica has no city dog ordinance in our records yet; Los Angeles County rules apply in unincorporated areas, and each place's own rule is below. ## Dog parks and off-leash areas | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Airport Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/airport-park-dog-park/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs need a City of Santa Monica license, or a non-resident permit tag from the Santa Monica Animal Shelter. | 2026-10-29 | | [Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/herb-katz-dog-park/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. For dogs licensed by the City of Santa Monica. Non-residents may use only the Airport Park dog park, with a permit tag from the Santa Monica Animal Shelter. | 2026-10-29 | | [Memorial Park Dog Run](https://dogpolicies.com/places/memorial-park-dog-run/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. For dogs licensed by the City of Santa Monica. Non-residents may use only the Airport Park dog park, with a permit tag from the Santa Monica Animal Shelter. | 2026-10-29 | | [Pacific Street Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/pacific-street-dog-park/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. For dogs licensed by the City of Santa Monica. Non-residents may use only the Airport Park dog park, with a permit tag from the Santa Monica Animal Shelter. | 2026-10-29 | ## Places to eat and drink | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Santa Monica Brew Works](https://dogpolicies.com/places/santa-monica-brew-works/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Well-behaved pets are welcome outside. Inside, only ADA service animals are allowed. | 2026-10-31 | ## Beaches and shoreline | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Santa Monica State Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/santa-monica-state-beach/) | No | No. Dogs are not allowed on the sand or in the water. Leashed dogs may use the boardwalk and the paved pedestrian path. | 2026-10-26 | Guide: https://dogpolicies.com/cities/santa-monica/ ยท Methodology: https://dogpolicies.com/methodology/