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Dogs in San Francisco County, California
49 of 58 places verified in San Francisco County allow dogs in at least some areas.
Part of San Francisco. County rules apply in unincorporated areas; each city page carries the city's own.
Cities with their own page: San Francisco (city rules on file)
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Hotels and lodging
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motel 6, 895 Geary Street* | 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 | ||
| Best Western Americana Hotel* | San Francisco | 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 |
| Hotel Nikko San Francisco | San Francisco | Yes | Yes: on leash; up to 50 lb each; $65 per night. | $65 per night | Up to 50 lb per pet | November 1, 2026 | |
| Kimpton Buchanan Hotel* | San Francisco | Yes | Yes, under the Kimpton Hotels brand policy: no limit on the number of pets; no weight limit; no pet fee. | No pet fee | No weight limit | No limit | October 28, 2026 |
| Motel 6, San Francisco* | San Francisco | 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 Francisco* | San Francisco | 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 | |
| Phoenix Hotel | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome for a small fee; the FAQ gives no amount, weight limit or leash rules. The hotel supplies a bowl and a pet bed on request. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Union Street Inn | San Francisco | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
Beaches
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Beach | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be on leash or under voice control on Baker Beach north of Lobos Creek. Lobos Creek and the Battery to Bluffs Trail are closed to pets. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 |
| China Beach | San Francisco | No | No. China Beach (formerly Phelan Beach) is closed to pets. Service animals are exempt. | China Beach (formerly Phelan Beach) is closed to pets. Servi | November 1, 2026 |
| China Beach (San Francisco) | San Francisco | No | No. China Beach is closed to pets. Service animals are exempt. | China Beach is closed to pets. Service animals are exempt. | October 26, 2026 |
| Crissy Field | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be on leash or under voice control, except in picnic areas. In the Crissy Field Wildlife Protection Area, dogs must be leashed from July 1 to May 15. The Crissy Field tidal marsh and lagoon are closed to pets. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 |
| Fort Funston | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be on leash or under voice control except in the 12-acre Habitat Protection Area in northwest Fort Funston, on the Coastal Trail from the Horse Trail intersection to the Great Highway (closed for erosion), and in signed administrative areas. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 |
| Marshall Beach | San Francisco | No | No. Marshall Beach, the Battery to Bluffs Trail and Lobos Creek are closed to pets. Service animals are exempt. | Marshall Beach, the Battery to Bluffs Trail and Lobos Creek | November 1, 2026 |
| Marshall Beach | San Francisco | No | No. Marshall Beach and the Battery to Bluffs Trail are closed to pets. Service animals are exempt. | Marshall Beach and the Battery to Bluffs Trail are closed to | October 26, 2026 |
| Ocean Beach (San Francisco) | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be on leash or under voice control, except in the Snowy Plover Protection Area from Stairwell 21 south to Sloat Boulevard, where dogs must be leashed from July 1 to May 15. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo Square Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Alcatraz Island | San Francisco | No | No. Pets are not permitted on Alcatraz Island. Service animals are allowed wherever visitors are allowed. | Pets are not permitted on Alcatraz Island. Service animals a | October 26, 2026 |
| Alta Plaza Dog Play Areas | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only on the sloped grass and paths in the southeast corner of the park. Elsewhere in the park, dogs must be leashed. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Balboa Park Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Bernal Heights Dog Play Areas | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Berry Street Dog Park | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Buena Vista Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Candlestick Point State Recreation Area | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a maximum 6-foot leash at all times. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Channel Street Dog Park | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Corona Heights Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Crocker Amazon Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Duboce Park Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Eureka Valley Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Fort Miley | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed or under voice control in both the east and west parts of Fort Miley. | Off leash allowed under voice control | November 1, 2026 |
| Francisco Park Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Golden Gate Park Dog Play Area 1 | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Golden Gate Park Dog Play Area 2 | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Golden Gate Park Dog Play Area 3 | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Golden Gate Park Dog Training Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Jefferson Square Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Lafayette Park Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| McKinley Square Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| McLaren Park Geneva Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| McLaren Park Shelley Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Most of the area bounded by Shelley Drive is open to off-leash dogs. Leash your dog at the amphitheater during performances, camps and events, near children's play areas and picnic areas, and south of the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, where dogs must also stay on the trail. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Mission Dolores Park Dog Play Areas | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the two dog play areas: the north one on the Dolores Street slope between the south court service driveway and the 19th Street promenade, and the south one north of the playground. Leash your dog near the athletic fields, playground and tennis courts. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Moscone Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Mountain Lake Park Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Pine Lake Park Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Potrero Hill Recreation Center Dog Play Areas | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and Aquatic Park | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Not allowed on the beach, inside the Visitor Center, on the historic ships or inside other park buildings. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| San Francisco National Cemetery | San Francisco | No | No. Pets are not allowed; the VA rule bars non-service animals from VA property. Service animals are allowed, but VA can keep them out of open interment areas unless they are approved for an interment. | Pets are not allowed; the VA rule bars non-service animals f | November 1, 2026 |
| SOMA West Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| St. Mary's Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Stern Grove Dog Play Areas | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| U.N. Plaza Dog Park | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Upper Douglass Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Upper Noe Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Walter Haas Dog Play Areas | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
Trails
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery to Bluffs Trail | San Francisco | No | No. The Battery to Bluffs Trail is closed to pets. Service animals are exempt. | The Battery to Bluffs Trail is closed to pets. Service anima | November 1, 2026 |
| Lands End | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 |
Places to eat and drink
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Point Beer Company (San Francisco taprooms) | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are welcome outside; pets are not permitted inside, per the brewery's FAQ citing the San Francisco health code. | Dogs are welcome outside; pets are not permitted inside, per | October 31, 2026 |
| Harmonic Brewing | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Well-behaved, leashed dogs on the outdoor patio; only service dogs inside. | Required | November 1, 2026 |