Road trips › I-5
Dog-friendly I-5 in California
796 miles from the Mexican border to Oregon. Every stop below is placed by its mile on I-5 (the Caltrans odometer, counting north from the border) and its distance off the freeway, and every dog rule links to its official source.
Highlights
The Grapevine
Miles 170–222. The climb over Tejon Pass, from Castaic Lake to the foot of the grade at Laval Road.
Kettleman City to Coalinga
Miles 300–340. The middle of the San Joaquin Valley run, including Kettleman City and Harris Ranch.
Redding to Mount Shasta
Miles 670–745. Lake Shasta and the climb north toward Mount Shasta.
Stops, south to north
421 stops
San Diego County miles 0–72
Park · Chula Vista · 6.5 mi off I-5
Yes. This is a dog park.
Lodging · San Ysidro · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · San Ysidro · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · Chula Vista · 2.8 mi off I-5
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.
Park · San Diego · 2.5 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in the parking lot on Monument Mesa, the picnic area, and are permitted on leash on the park road to Monument Mesa. Dogs not allowed on the trails or on the beach.
Park · San Diego · 2.4 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allows on trails.
Park · Imperial Beach · 2.6 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Imperial Beach · 2.7 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Chula Vista · 1.2 mi off I-5
Yes. This is a dog park.
Park · Chula Vista · 4 mi off I-5
Yes. This is a dog park.
Park · Chula Vista · 1.8 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the leash-free area on the park's north side, daily from 7 a.m. to noon.
Park · Chula Vista · 8.6 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Chula Vista · at the freeway
Yes, on leash.
Park · Chula Vista · at the freeway
Yes, on leash.
Park · Chula Vista · 0.6 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Coronado · 2 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Chula Vista · 1 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Chula Vista · 2.2 mi off I-5
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.
Park · Chula Vista · 7.6 mi off I-5
Yes. This is a dog park.
Beach · Coronado · 2.4 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in the parking lots and RV campground. Dogs not allowed on beach or bayside.
Park · Chula Vista · 0.7 mi off I-5
Yes. This is a dog park.
Park · Bonita · 4.2 mi off I-5
Yes. This is a dog park.
Park · La Mesa · 8.1 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · La Mesa · 9.2 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · La Mesa · 7.6 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · San Diego · 2.5 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Off leash during the leash-free hours posted at the park.
Park · La Mesa · 9.7 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · La Mesa · 8.7 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · La Mesa · 9.5 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · La Mesa · 8 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · La Mesa · 9.6 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · La Mesa · 7.9 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · La Mesa · 5.7 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · San Diego · 3.4 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Coronado · 2.4 mi off I-5
No. Pets are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Coronado Dog Beach, less than a mile away.
Lodging · Coronado · 2.5 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per room; up to 40 lb each; $150 per stay. Restrictions apply in select areas.
Beach · Coronado · 3.1 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash only on the designated Dog Beach area at 200 Ocean Boulevard and must be leashed at all points before reaching it.
Lodging · Coronado · 1.8 mi off I-5
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.
Park · Coronado · 1.6 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · San Diego · 1 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · San Diego · 0.9 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Eat and drink · San Diego · 0.7 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Well-behaved, leashed dogs on the patios. There is a menu just for dogs.
Park · San Diego · 1.1 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only during the posted leash-free hours; on weekends and holidays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Park · San Diego · at the freeway
Yes, on leash.
Park · San Diego · 6.4 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Eat and drink · San Diego · 2.2 mi off I-5
Yes.
Park · San Diego · 1.2 mi off I-5
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Eat and drink · San Diego · 2.4 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs on the back patio only; no pets inside.
Park · San Diego · 3.6 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · San Diego · 0.4 mi off I-5
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Lodging · San Diego · 0.3 mi off I-5
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · San Diego · 0.5 mi off I-5
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.
Park · 5.7 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Pets are allowed only along the Coastal Trail, on a leash of 6 feet or less. Pets are not allowed in the tidepools, on Cabrillo Road, at the lighthouse, Whale Watch Overlook, Event Bluff, statue, visitor center, Bayside Trail or surrounding areas.
Park · San Diego · 0.9 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · San Diego · 1.2 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Lodging · San Diego · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · San Diego · 2 mi off I-5
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.
Lodging · San Diego · 1.6 mi off I-5
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.
Lodging · 1 mi off I-5
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.
Lodging · San Diego · 2.4 mi off I-5
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.
Park · San Diego · 5.3 mi off I-5
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.
Nearest dog stop: Shelter Island Shoreline Park, less than a mile away.
Park · San Diego · 2.5 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Lodging · San Diego · at the freeway
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.
Eat and drink · San Diego · 1.2 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets in the outdoor areas only; no pets in the indoor dining and retail areas.
Lodging · San Diego · 0.9 mi off I-5
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · San Diego · 0.8 mi off I-5
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.
Park · San Diego · at the freeway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in outdoor areas like the plaza. Dogs not allowed inside museums or buildings.
Park · San Diego · 2 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Eat and drink · San Diego · 2.4 mi off I-5
Yes.
Beach · San Diego · 2.9 mi off I-5
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Lodging · San Diego · 2.4 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per room; up to 50 lb each; $125 per stay.
Eat and drink · San Diego · 1.7 mi off I-5
Yes.
Lodging · San Diego · 1.7 mi off I-5
Yes. Guests with pets review and sign the resort's pet policy at check-in. This page does not state the fee, size limit or number of pets.
Lodging · San Diego · 2.6 mi off I-5
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.
Park · San Diego · 0.7 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Leash-optional everywhere outside the fenced areas, daily from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Two California least tern nesting sites are closed to people and dogs year-round, two buffer zones close April 15 through September 15, and dogs are not permitted at the Youth Aquatic Center/Camp.
Park · San Diego · 2.4 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · San Diego · 4.6 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Campground · San Diego · 0.9 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions: on a leash no longer than 6 feet; up to 3 pets per site; dog park on site. No dogs on the beach or in any building. No Pit Bulls, bully breeds, Rottweilers or their mixes.
Lodging · San Diego · at the freeway
Yes, under the Red Roof Inn brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; up to 80 lb each; first pet stays free.
Park · San Diego · 0.4 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · San Diego · 0.5 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the posted area: fall through spring from 7:30 to 10 a.m. and 4:30 to 7 p.m., and in summer from 7 to 9:30 a.m. and 5 to 7:30 p.m. No off-leash hours on July 4 or on Saturday mornings in Little League season.
Lodging · San Diego · 2.4 mi off I-5
No. Pets are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Cadman Park Leash-Free Area, less than a mile away.
Lodging · La Jolla · 2.4 mi off I-5
No. Pets are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Doyle Community Park Dog Park, 2 mi north.
Lodging · La Jolla · 1.2 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions: up to 75 lb each; $100 per stay.
Park · San Diego · 0.7 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · San Diego · 1.7 mi off I-5
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.
Nearest dog stop: Doyle Community Park Dog Park, less than a mile away.
Park · San Diego · 1.8 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · San Diego · 2 mi off I-5
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.
Park · San Diego · 3.9 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · San Diego · 7 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · San Diego · 0.9 mi off I-5
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Rancho Peñasquitos Dog Park, 1 mi south.
Beach · San Diego · 1.1 mi off I-5
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Torrey Highlands Dog Park, 2 mi north.
Park · San Diego · 1.3 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Beach · Del Mar · 1.2 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. From June 16 through Labor Day, no dogs are allowed at any time. From the day after Labor Day through June 15, dogs must be leashed at all times except from dawn to 8:00 a.m. The area runs between Powerhouse Park and 29th Street.
Beach · Del Mar · 1 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. From the day after Labor Day through June 15, dogs may be off leash under voice control. From June 16 through Labor Day, dogs must be leashed at all times except from dawn to 8:00 a.m. The area runs from 29th Street north to the Solana Beach border.
Beach · Solana Beach · 1 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on leash only on the stretch from the Del Mar Shores stairs south to Del Mar.
Beach · Solana Beach · 1 mi off I-5
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Del Mar Shores Beach, less than a mile away.
Eat and drink · Solana Beach · 0.8 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. The taproom page lists a dog friendly patio; it does not say whether dogs may go inside or whether a leash is required.
Beach · Cardiff by the Sea · 0.9 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed at Cardiff Reef and Seaside, South of Tower 16, but must remain on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Beach · Cardiff by the Sea · 0.6 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. Dogs not allowed on beach.
Eat and drink · Encinitas · 0.5 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Well-behaved, leashed dogs on the patios. There is a menu just for dogs.
Eat and drink · Encinitas · 0.4 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. The taproom page invites dogs on the patio; it does not say whether dogs may go inside or whether a leash is required.
Beach · Encinitas · 0.6 mi off I-5
No. Park unit operated by the City of Encintas. Check website at https://encinitasca.gov/Residents/Parks-Beaches-Trails/Beaches for more information.
Nearest dog stop: San Elijo State Beach, 2 mi south.
Park · Encinitas · 0.6 mi off I-5
No. Service animals as defined by the ADA are welcome.
Nearest dog stop: San Elijo Park Dog Park, 2 mi north.
Beach · Encinitas · 0.7 mi off I-5
No. Park unit operated by the City of Encintas. Check website at https://encinitasca.gov/Residents/Parks-Beaches-Trails/Beaches for more information.
Nearest dog stop: San Elijo Park Dog Park, 1 mi north.
Park · San Marcos · 5.6 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · San Marcos · 9.8 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · San Marcos · 10 mi off I-5
No. Animals are not allowed on cemetery grounds; assist animals are the exception.
Nearest dog stop: Innovation Park Dog Park, less than a mile away.
Park · San Marcos · 7.7 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Carlsbad · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Beach · Carlsbad · 0.5 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. Dogs not allowed on beach.
Lodging · Carlsbad · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · Carlsbad · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · Carlsbad · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · Carlsbad · at the freeway
No. Only service animals are allowed.
Nearest dog stop: South Carlsbad State Beach, 1 mi south.
Beach · Carlsbad · 0.6 mi off I-5
No. Dogs are prohibited on Carlsbad State Beaches.
Nearest dog stop: South Carlsbad State Beach, 4 mi south.
Lodging · Carlsbad · 0.5 mi off I-5
No. Pets are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Mission San Luis Rey, 3 mi north.
Lodging · Carlsbad · 0.6 mi off I-5
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.
Lodging · 3 mi off I-5
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · Carlsbad · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · Carlsbad · 0.7 mi off I-5
No. Pets are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Mission San Luis Rey, 3 mi north.
Lodging · Carlsbad · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · Oceanside · at the freeway
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.
Park · Oceanside · 3.4 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Pets are not allowed in the historic church, the cemetery or the Retreat Center.
Lodging · Oceanside · 0.7 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions: up to 2 pets per room; up to 50 lb each; $200 per stay. Dogs may not exceed 50 pounds individually or 75 pounds combined; two dogs per room at most.
Lodging · Oceanside · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · Oceanside · at the freeway
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.
Rest area · Oceanside · 5.8 mi.N. of Oceanside · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Rest area · Oceanside · 5.8 mi. N. of Oceanside · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Beach · San Clemente · at the freeway
Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed in buildings or on the beach.
Orange County miles 72–116
Beach · San Clemente · 0.3 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails or the beach.
Park · San Clemente · at the freeway
Yes, on leash.
Park · San Clemente · 0.5 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · San Clemente · 0.5 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · San Clemente · 0.3 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Beach · Dana Point · 0.6 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not permitted on the beach between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. from June 15 to Sept. 10. Dogs are not allowed off leash at any time.
Lodging · Dana Point · 1 mi off I-5
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.
Beach · Dana Point · 1.9 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are prohibited on the sand and are not permitted on non-motorized vessels. Dogs are permitted on the grass and must be restrained by a leash.
Beach · Dana Point · 0.9 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on beaches. Dogs must be leashed and attended to by an adult at all times.
Beach · Dana Point · 2.8 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not permitted on the beach. They are permitted on a 6-foot leash on paved walkways and at Bluff Park, the grass area above the beach.
Beach · Laguna Beach · 4.2 mi off I-5
No. Dogs are prohibited every day of the year.
Nearest dog stop: Salt Creek Beach, 1 mi south.
Lodging · San Juan Capistrano · at the freeway
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.
Park · San Juan Capistrano · 6.5 mi off I-5
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Laguna Beach city beaches, 2 mi north.
Beach · Laguna Beach · 6.4 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. From June 15 to September 10, dogs are allowed on the beach only before 9:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. The rest of the year they are allowed at any time. Dogs are prohibited every day at Thousand Steps Beach.
Park · Laguna Niguel · 2.7 mi off I-5
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Laguna Niguel Regional Park, less than a mile away.
Park · Laguna Niguel · 2.1 mi off I-5
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Coto de Caza · 2.6 mi off I-5
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: O'Neill Regional Park, less than a mile away.
Park · Trabuco Canyon · 5.8 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not permitted on trails in the wilderness areas (Arroyo Trabuco Wilderness, Vedanta Wilderness, Tijeras Creek and Eagle Grove area). They are allowed in the campground, on all paved roads and on the Mesa, Arroyo Mesa, Twisted Tire and Pawfoot trails (Pawfoot within the campground only).
Park · Lake Forest · 4.6 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Laguna Beach · 7.6 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on paved areas only. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on the beach or in the backcountry. Dogs are not allowed in Deer Canyon, Lower Moro, and Upper Moro Campgrounds.
Park · Laguna Beach · 2.3 mi off I-5
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Crystal Cove State Park, less than a mile away.
Park · Lake Forest · 3.4 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Foothill Ranch · 4.7 mi off I-5
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Barker Ranch Dog Park, less than a mile away.
Beach · Corona Del Mar · 8.7 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed before 10 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m. Dogs not allowed on the beach or any beachfront sidewalk between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., including the ocean front beaches and bay front beaches. Park unit operated by City of Newport Beach. Check website at https://www.newportbeachca.gov/how-do-i-/find/beach-information for more information.
Beach · Newport Beach · 8.7 mi off I-5
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Corona del Mar State Beach, less than a mile away.
Lodging · Irvine · at the freeway
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.
Park · Irvine · 0.4 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Irvine · 4.4 mi off I-5
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Silverado · 5 mi off I-5
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: William R. Mason Regional Park, 2 mi south.
Park · Orange · 5.3 mi off I-5
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Orange · 4.8 mi off I-5
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Lodging · Santa Ana · 2.4 mi off I-5
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.
Lodging · Santa Ana · 2.4 mi off I-5
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · Newport Beach · 6.7 mi off I-5
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Lodging · Santa Ana · 2.4 mi off I-5
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.
Lodging · Santa Ana · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · Costa Mesa · 9.1 mi off I-5
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Orange · 6.3 mi off I-5
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Santa Ana · 3.5 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Fountain Valley · 5.2 mi off I-5
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Lodging · Santa Ana · at the freeway
Yes, under the Red Roof Inn brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; up to 80 lb each; first pet stays free.
Lodging · Orange · 0.8 mi off I-5
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.
Lodging · Orange · 0.8 mi off I-5
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.
Park · Anaheim · 8.3 mi off I-5
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Anaheim · 4.9 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Orange · 1.5 mi off I-5
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.
Lodging · Anaheim · 0.8 mi off I-5
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.
Lodging · Anaheim · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · Anaheim · 0.3 mi off I-5
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.
Lodging · Anaheim · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · Anaheim · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · Anaheim · 1 mi off I-5
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.
Lodging · Anaheim · 1.1 mi off I-5
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.
Lodging · Anaheim · 0.3 mi off I-5
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.
Park · Anaheim · 0.9 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Brea · 8.2 mi off I-5
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Anaheim · 1.2 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Placentia · 6.3 mi off I-5
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Fullerton · 6 mi off I-5
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Anaheim · 1.7 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Buena Park · 1 mi off I-5
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · Buena Park · 2.3 mi off I-5
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Los Angeles County miles 116–205
Lodging · La Palma · 1.5 mi off I-5
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.
Park · Long Beach · 6 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Long Beach · 6.1 mi off I-5
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: El Dorado Park Dog Park, less than a mile away.
Park · Long Beach · 9.5 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Cerritos · 2.9 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed but must always be on a leash, and owners must clean up after them.
Park · Long Beach · 8.2 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Long Beach · 6.9 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Norwalk · 1.9 mi off I-5
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · Long Beach · 9.7 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Long Beach · 7.2 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Santa Fe Springs · 0.6 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash, and owners must clean up after them.
Park · Whittier · 3.4 mi off I-5
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Lodging · Commerce · at the freeway
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.
Park · Los Angeles · 6.3 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only outside the fence area. Dogs are not allowed inside the fence or inside the Towers.
Park · Los Angeles · 8.7 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on the paved road. Dogs not allowed on the trails.
Park · Los Angeles · 2.3 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Los Angeles · 1.3 mi off I-5
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.
Eat and drink · Los Angeles · 1 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Well-behaved dogs on a leash, by your side, outside only; no dogs for inside seating unless service animals.
Park · Los Angeles · 0.6 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be leashed at all times.
Park · Pasadena · 9.4 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Pasadena · 6 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Pasadena · 8.9 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Pasadena · 6.9 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Los Angeles · 2.7 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Pasadena · 7.7 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Pasadena · 6.3 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Pasadena · 6.8 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Pasadena · 8.9 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Pasadena · 6.9 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Pasadena · 5.5 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Pasadena · 5.2 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Pasadena · 7.9 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Pasadena · 6.7 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Pasadena · 5.9 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Pasadena · 7.1 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Pasadena · 7.4 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Los Angeles · 0.5 mi off I-5
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Los Angeles · 4.4 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Pasadena · 5.5 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Los Angeles · 1.1 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Los Angeles · 4.6 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Los Angeles · 2.8 mi off I-5
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.
Park · Los Angeles · at the freeway
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Glendale · 0.7 mi off I-5
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.
Park · Los Angeles · 5.5 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Burbank · 2.6 mi off I-5
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.
Park · Sun Valley · 3.8 mi off I-5
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Whitnall Off-Leash Dog Park, 1 mi north.
Lodging · 0.3 mi off I-5
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.
Park · Los Angeles · 2.1 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · North Hollywood · 1.2 mi off I-5
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.
Park · Encino · 7.2 mi off I-5
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Los Angeles · 6.6 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Newhall · 3.8 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Park unit operated by Los Angeles County. Check website at https://parks.lacounty.gov/placerita-canyon-state-park for more information.
Park · Chatsworth · 7.7 mi off I-5
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Placerita Canyon State Park, 2 mi south.
Lodging · Stevenson Ranch · at the freeway
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.
Park · Santa Clarita · 4.3 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Santa Clarita · 3.6 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Castaic · 2.2 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed in water. Note: Park unit operated by Los Angeles County. Check website at https://parks.lacounty.gov/castaic-lake-state-recreation-area/ for more information.
Campground · 0.6 mi off I-5
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Campground · 0.9 mi off I-5
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Lebec · 0.4 mi off I-5
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Kern County miles 205–292
Rest area · Lebec · 3.5 mi. N. of Gorman · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Rest area · Lebec · 3.5 mi. N. of Gorman · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Park · Lebec · at the freeway
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Roadside stop · Lebec · Laval Rd (SE corner of Dennis McCarthy & Laval, west of I-5) · at the freeway
No. Dogs are not allowed inside: California's Retail Food Code bars live animals from food facilities except service animals and a few other cases. This location lists dine-in and drive-thru service, with no outdoor seating listed, so plan on the drive-thru with a dog along.
Nearest dog stop: Fort Tejon State Historic Park, 9 mi south.
Lodging · Lebec · at the freeway
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.
Park · Bakersfield · 8.5 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Bakersfield · 9.6 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Bakersfield · at the freeway
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.
Park · Buttonwillow · 2.2 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed in the visitor center area on a 6-foot or shorter leash. Dogs are not allowed on the reserve during the Auto Safari tours, even if only staying in the vehicle.
Rest area · Buttonwillow · 2 mi. N. of Rte. 58 Interchange · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Rest area · Buttonwillow · 2 mi. N. of Rte. 58 Interchange · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Roadside stop · Lost Hills · Exit 278 · 0.3 mi off I-5
Yes: dog park on site.
Lodging · Lost Hills · 0.3 mi off I-5
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Kings County miles 292–319
Roadside stop · Kettleman City · Hwy 41 (east of I-5) · at the freeway
No. Dogs are not allowed inside: California's Retail Food Code bars live animals from food facilities except service animals and a few other cases. This location lists dine-in and drive-thru service, with no outdoor seating listed, so plan on the drive-thru with a dog along.
Nearest dog stop: Coalinga - Avenal Rest Area (northbound I-5), 11 mi north.
Lodging · Kettleman City · at the freeway
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.
Fresno County miles 319–385
Rest area · Avenal · 1.2 mi. N. of Lassen Ave. · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Rest area · Avenal · 1.2 mi. N. of Lassen Avenue · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Lodging · Coalinga · at the freeway
Yes. The hotel's current site lists pet-friendly rooms but does not publish pet fees or limits; ask when booking.
Campground · Coalinga · at the freeway
Yes: dog park on site; no pet fee.
Lodging · Coalinga · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · Firebaugh · at the freeway
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.
Merced County miles 385–417
Rest area · Firebaugh · 0.7 mi. N. of Fresno Co. Line · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Rest area · Firebaugh · 0.7 mi. N. of Fresno Co. Line · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Park · Los Banos · 6 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are off leash only inside the fenced area, and owners must carry a leash. Dogs need a current license tag, vaccinations and a collar. Potentially dangerous or vicious dogs, unaltered dogs and puppies under four months are barred. No more than three dogs per person aged 14 or older, and dogs may not be left unattended. No children under 6. Human and dog food are prohibited. There are separate small-dog and mixed-dog areas.
Park · Los Banos · 9.3 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be under the owner's control at all times and on a leash of 10 feet at most, unless they are actively engaged in hunting. Check the area's entry rules and lands pass requirement before you visit.
Lodging · Los Banos · 2 mi off I-5
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · Gustine · 6.2 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground.
Lodging · Gustine · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · Santa Nella · at the freeway
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.
Roadside stop · Santa Nella · Exit 407 · at the freeway
Yes: dog park on site.
Park · Santa Nella · 2.6 mi off I-5
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.
Nearest dog stop: Love's Travel Stop #441, Santa Nella, 2 mi south.
Stanislaus County miles 417–445
Park · Hilmar-Irwin · 8.4 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground.
Roadside stop · Patterson · Exit 434 (Sperry Ave) · at the freeway
Yes: dog park on site.
Rest area · Tracy · 0.9 mi. S. of San Joaquin Co. Line · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Rest area · Tracy · 0.9 mi. S. of San Joaquin Co. Line · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
San Joaquin County miles 445–495
Park · Ripon · 8.8 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are welcome at the park but not allowed on trails, in the river, on beaches, and must always be on a leash.
Park · Lathrop · at the freeway
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Lathrop · 1.1 mi off I-5
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Stockton · 1 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Stockton · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · Stockton · at the freeway
Yes, under the Red Roof Inn brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; up to 80 lb each; first pet stays free.
Lodging · Stockton · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · Stockton · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · Stockton · 2.3 mi off I-5
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.
Park · Stockton · at the freeway
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Stockton · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · Stockton · 0.5 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Stockton · 0.6 mi off I-5
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Lodi · 5.8 mi off I-5
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Trail · Lodi · 4.3 mi off I-5
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Lodging · Lodi · at the freeway
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.
Beach · Lodi · 3.7 mi off I-5
No. The city's list of items not allowed in the Lodi Lake Beach area includes dogs or other animals which do not provide a service.
Nearest dog stop: Lodi Lake Park, less than a mile away.
Trail · Lodi · 3.7 mi off I-5
No. The city's trails page says no dogs are allowed on the 1-mile Nature Trail loop in Lodi Lake Park.
Nearest dog stop: Lodi Lake Park, less than a mile away.
Park · Lodi · 3.7 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Off-leash dogs are allowed only in the dog area on the west side of the park, from sunrise to sunset and under voice control. The city's list of areas off-limits to dogs includes the Nature Area at Lodi Lake, aquatics areas, playgrounds, shelter and picnic areas and admission-fee areas. The city's trails page says dogs are allowed on leash on the West Trail.
Trail · Lodi · 3.7 mi off I-5
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Lodging · Lodi · 3 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions: up to 2 pets per room; $100 per stay. Dogs only (the policy is headed canines only), in a limited number of canine-friendly rooms that must be reserved in advance through the hotel's reservation department. Two dogs at most. Dogs must be crated or removed from the room during housekeeping.
Sacramento County miles 495–530
Park · Walnut Grove · 3.3 mi off I-5
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Elk Grove Park Dog Park, 8 mi north.
Park · Walnut Grove · 3.3 mi off I-5
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Elk Grove Park Dog Park, 8 mi north.
Park · Galt · 0.8 mi off I-5
No. Dogs (except service animals) are not allowed on trails or within Preserve boundaries.
Nearest dog stop: Elk Grove Park Dog Park, 7 mi north.
Park · Elk Grove · 5.7 mi off I-5
Yes. This is a dog park.
Park · Elk Grove · 6.3 mi off I-5
Yes. This is a dog park.
Park · Elk Grove · 3.8 mi off I-5
Yes. This is a dog park.
Park · Elk Grove · 2.5 mi off I-5
Yes. This is a dog park.
Park · Elk Grove · at the freeway
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Laguna Community Park Dog Park, 1 mi north.
Park · Elk Grove · 3.7 mi off I-5
Yes. This is a dog park.
Lodging · Elk Grove · at the freeway
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.
Park · Sacramento · 4.5 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Sacramento · at the freeway
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Sacramento · 0.6 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Eat and drink · Sacramento · 1.7 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Well-behaved dogs on a leash, on the outdoor patio only.
Park · Sacramento · 5.9 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · West Sacramento · 2.1 mi off I-5
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · Sacramento · at the freeway
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Sacramento · 0.6 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be leashed, and owners must remove all droppings.
Park · Sacramento · 1.3 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Sacramento · 2.2 mi off I-5
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · West Sacramento · 2.7 mi off I-5
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.
Park · Sacramento · 0.5 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Only service animals permitted on grounds and on guided tours of mansion.
Park · Sacramento · 0.7 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in Capitol Park. Service animals are permitted inside Capitol building.
Park · Sacramento · 1.9 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Only service animals allowed inside the museum and in exterior display areas.
Park · Sacramento · 2 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Only service animals are allowed inside Sutter’s Fort. Dogs are allowed on the park grounds surrounding the fort.
Lodging · Sacramento · 0.3 mi off I-5
Yes, under the Kimpton Hotels brand policy: no limit on the number of pets; no weight limit; no pet fee.
Park · Sacramento · at the freeway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in exterior portions. Only service animals permitted in interior spaces.
Park · Sacramento · at the freeway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in exterior portions of railroad displays only. Services animals are allowed in the Museum and on excursion trains.
Park · Sacramento · 1.1 mi off I-5
No. Park closed indefinitely; no public access.
Nearest dog stop: California State Railroad Museum Point of Interest, less than a mile away.
Park · Sacramento · 6.5 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Sacramento · 5.4 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Carmichael · 8.7 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Sacramento · 9.3 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Sacramento · 2.1 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Carmichael · 9.1 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Lodging · Sacramento · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · Sacramento · 2.6 mi off I-5
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.
Lodging · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · Sacramento · at the freeway
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.
Park · Sacramento · at the freeway
Yes, on leash.
Park · West Sacramento · 0.5 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on the site when it is open to the public (this site is not commonly open yet, but is opened for planning and special event activities).
Park · Carmichael · 9.6 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Carmichael · 9.6 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Sacramento · 0.4 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · 2.4 mi off I-5
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.
Park · Sacramento · 0.5 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Sacramento · 1 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Sacramento · 0.7 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Sacramento · 2 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Elverta · 8.1 mi off I-5
Yes, on leash.
Park · Sacramento · 0.9 mi off I-5
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Rest area · Sacramento · 6.1 miles south of Woodland · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Yolo County miles 530–559
Park · Davis · 8.1 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a leash. Owners must clean up, and a dog that is off leash or disruptive will be asked to leave.
Lodging · Woodland · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · Woodland · 1.2 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Concession operated. Only service animals permitted on property.
Lodging · Woodland · at the freeway
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.
Rest area · Dunnigan · 0.5 mi. N. of Dunnigan · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Rest area · Dunnigan · 0.5 mi. N. of Dunnigan · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Colusa County miles 559–593
Lodging · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Roadside stop · Williams · Exit 578 (Hwy 20) · 0.3 mi off I-5
Yes: dog park on site.
Park · Colusa · 8 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot, paved roadway, campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on trails or day-use areas.
Rest area · Maxwell · 2 mi. S. of Maxwell · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Rest area · Maxwell · 2 mi. S. of Maxwell · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Glenn County miles 593–622
Lodging · Willows · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Rest area · Willows · 2 mi. S. of Artois · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Rest area · Willows · 2 mi. S. of Artois · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Tehama County miles 622–662
Roadside stop · Corning · Exit 630 · at the freeway
Yes: dog park on site.
Park · Corning · 6 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot, paved roadway and campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on trails.
Rest area · Corning · 1.3 mi. N. of Corning Road · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Rest area · Corning · 1.3 mi. N. of Corning Road · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Campground · 1.3 mi off I-5
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Campground · 1.1 mi off I-5
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Lodging · Red Bluff · 0.3 mi off I-5
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.
Park · Red Bluff · 0.5 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on a leash in picnic area and parking lots.
Rest area · Red Bluff · 4.4 mi. N. of Red Bluff · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Rest area · Red Bluff · 4.4 mi. N. of Red Bluff · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Shasta County miles 662–727
Lodging · Anderson · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · Redding · 2.2 mi off I-5
No. Pets are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Shasta State Historic Park, 7 mi north.
Lodging · Redding · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · Redding · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · Redding · 1.4 mi off I-5
Yes, under the Red Roof Inn brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; up to 80 lb each; first pet stays free.
Lodging · Redding · 1.7 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Only select rooms are pet-friendly. The hotel's pet page does not give a fee, a limit on the number or size of pets, or a leash rule.
Park · Redding · 6.8 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot and paved roadway.
Lodging · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Rest area · Shasta Lake · 15 mi. N. of Redding, Shasta County · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Campground · at the freeway
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Campground · at the freeway
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Campground · 0.7 mi off I-5
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Campground · 0.7 mi off I-5
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Campground · 0.3 mi off I-5
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Rest area · Shasta Lake · 0.9 mi. N. of Lakehead O.C. · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Campground · 0.3 mi off I-5
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Castella · 0.3 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot, paved roadway, campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on trails or day-use areas.
Siskiyou County miles 727–796
Campground · Dunsmuir · 0.3 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per site; up to $25 per pet per night. In lodging, only some caboose units take pets.
Campground · Mount Shasta · 2.4 mi off I-5
Yes, with restrictions: on a leash no longer than 10 feet; up to 2 pets per site; up to $35 per night. No pets on the beach or in resort buildings and amenity areas.
Lodging · Mount Shasta · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · Mount Shasta · 0.3 mi off I-5
Yes: on leash; up to 2 pets per room; $25 per room per night.
Campground · 3 mi off I-5
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Lodging · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Rest area · Weed · 6 mi. N. of Weed · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Rest area · Weed · 6. Mi. N. of Weed · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Lodging · Yreka · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · Yreka · at the freeway
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.
Park · Montague · 5 mi off I-5
Yes.
Rest area · Hornbrook · 2.5 mi. N. of Rte. 96 · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Rest areas come from Caltrans's Safety Roadside Rest Areas data; some close temporarily for maintenance. Chain hotels marked as brand policy have not yet confirmed their own pet policy, so call ahead. Stops checked through November 1, 2026.