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Dogs in Santa Monica, California
8 of 9 places verified in Santa Monica allow dogs in at least some areas, including 4 dog parks.
Also as markdown and in the API.
City rules
Santa Monica has no city dog ordinance in our records yet. In unincorporated areas, Los Angeles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Park Dog Park | Santa Monica | 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. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park | Santa Monica | 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. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Memorial Park Dog Run | Santa Monica | 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. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Pacific Street Dog Park | Santa Monica | 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. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
Places to eat and drink
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica Brew Works | Santa Monica | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Well-behaved pets are welcome outside. Inside, only ADA service animals are allowed. | Well-behaved pets are welcome outside. Inside, only ADA serv | October 31, 2026 |
Beaches and shoreline
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica State Beach | Santa Monica | No | No. Dogs are not allowed on the sand or in the water. Leashed dogs may use the boardwalk and the paved pedestrian path. | Dogs are not allowed on the sand or in the water. Leashed do | October 26, 2026 |
Places to stay
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Casa del Mar | Santa Monica | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per room; up to 25 lb each. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture, and are not welcome in the hotel's restaurants, spas, fitness centers or pool areas (the page names only Shutters' Coast Beach Café patio and Lobby Terrace as places dogs may go). The page lists a $125 per stay pet amenity package (bed, bowls, toy); it does not call that a required fee. | Up to 25 lb per pet | Up to 2 | November 1, 2026 | |
| Shutters on the Beach | Santa Monica | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per room; up to 25 lb each. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture. At Shutters they are welcome on the patio at Coast Beach Café and Bar and on the Lobby Terrace, but not in the other restaurants, spas, fitness centers or pool areas. The page lists a $125 per stay pet amenity package (bed, bowls, toy); it does not call that a required fee. | Up to 25 lb per pet | Up to 2 | November 1, 2026 | |
| Viceroy Santa Monica | Santa Monica | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: up to 2 pets per room; up to 50 lb each; $150 per stay. Tell the hotel before arrival that you are bringing a pet. The fee is waived for a service animal. | $150 per stay | Up to 50 lb per pet | Up to 2 | November 1, 2026 |
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