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There are 21 dog friendly activities in Santa Monica. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Santa Monica . Dog Park at Airport Park. Santa Monica, CA. Dog Run at Memorial Park.
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Run and See Santa Monica Pier Landmarks is a popular tour...
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This small fenced-in space in Santa Monica, CA, where pups...
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Santa Monica Pier and Boardwalk is pet friendly! This...
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- Get Coffee at Dogtown Coffee
- Visit The Original Muscle Beach
- Stroll Along Palisades Park
- Play at Tongva Park
- Visit The Santa Monica Pier
- Window Shop on The 3rd Street Promenade
- Eat Delicious Caribbean Food
- Walk to Venice Beach
- Go to A Drive in Movie
- Visit The Farmers’ Market
If you check out Dogtown Coffee on Google maps or Yelp, you’ll be inundated with positive reviews alongside photos of cute pups and coffee – the perfect combo! So imagine my surprise when I walked in and was greeted by walls of skateboards and long-haired surfers. Dogtown actually has nothing to do with dogs (but don’t worry, they’re still dog-frie...
When people think of Muscle Beach, they usually think of the one located on Venice Beach. But the original Muscle Beach is in, you guessed it – Santa Monica. 18 years before Muscle Beach Venice ever existed, there was the OG Muscle Beach. It was the birthplace of the United States physical fitness boom, which started in 1934 with a slew of gymnasti...
This oceanside park is nestled between the beach and Ocean Avenue. It runs the length of Santa Monica’s northern coast, and includes 1.6 miles of grass covered lawns, palm and eucalyptus lined paths, and incredible ocean and mountain views. Walking the length of the park is a must when visiting the area. You’ll not only get those epic postcard wort...
If you had visited this 6.2 acre ocean-adjacent lot just a few years ago, you’d have found a boring old parking lot. Luckily, the Santa Monica community came together to transform asphalt into grass, and today, Tongva Park is truly an urban oasis. Named for the indigenous Tongva people, who lived in the Los Angeles area for thousands of years, Tong...
With a carousel, an arcade, an amusement park, a trapeze school, restaurants and a summer outdoor concert series, the Santa Monica Pier offers a wide range of activities for the whole family. The Santa Monica Pier celebrated its Centennial on September 9, 2009, making it one of California’s oldest pleasure piers. Perched over the Pacific, the 110-y...
Walk east of the Santa Monica Pier, and you’ll stumble onto the 3rd Street Promenade: an open-air, car-free pedestrian esplanade that houses over 80 retailers and numerous restaurants and bars. It’s a shopping paradise! The 3rd Street Promenade is always alive with the movement of street performers, tourists, locals, diners, and more. There are scu...
If you’re walking around Santa Monica there’s no chance you’ll miss the brightly colored, eye-popping Cha Cha Chicken. This Caribbean food and Latin fusion haven serves up no fuss delicious food in a relaxed, open-air setting. The vibe is always right there, with reggae music and island themes. Plus, the beach is just a block away! Cha Cha Chicken ...
I grew up California Dreamin’ with scenes of Zack, Kelly, Slater and the gang spending the summer at the beach club, and Brenda and Donna sunbathing at the beach. Sadly, real life isn’t a 90s sitcom dream come true, but Venice beach gets you close! The walk from Santa Monica to Venice beach is lined with sky high palm trees, sandy beaches, and plen...
Nothing screams old school Americana like a classic drive-in movie! And what’s not to like? You get to watch a movie on the big screen in the very city where movies are made and spend more time outdoors. Plus, no one will judge you when you roll up in pajamas and stuff your face with popcorn. Al fresco screenings usually start to pop up across the ...
The Santa Monica Farmers’ Market is famous throughout Los Angeles for their top-notch selection and amazing vendors. You can find everything there, from fresh fruits, to meat and dairy, and plants and flowers. It’s a great way to sample fresh, local California produce direct from the source – you get to buy produce directly from the farm where it w...
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If you're traveling with a four-legged friend, Santa Monica, California, is a paradise for pets and their humans. From sandy beaches to parks, this city is ready for tail-wagging fun. Here's why it's a top pick for canine companions.
- Ashland Hill – 2807 Main Street, Santa Monica. This Santa Monica beachside biergarten boasts tasty food and pet friendly facilities. The airy wine and beer bar occupies a spacious reclaimed-wood covered patio surrounded by citrus trees.
- Urth Caffé – 2327 Main Street, Santa Monica. Established in 2004 in Santa Monica as the fourth in this California chain, Urth is famous for its health-conscious breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu.
- Rosti Tuscan Kitchen – 931 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica. Rosti started as a love affair with the smell of fresh herbs and feel of hand-picked garden vegetables.
- The Albright – 258 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica. The Albright is a Santa Monica institution! Located on the Santa Monica Pier since 1977, their menu features seafood like grilled oysters, Dungeness crab, lobster, shrimp po’boys, poke, beer-battered fish tacos, and paella.
Oct 28, 2022 · Coined as “Silicon Beach” in recent years due to the influx of startups (watch out, Bay Area), Santa Monica is famous for its spectacular Pier, Muscle Beach (established way back in the 1930s), lively 3rd Street Promenade, and head-tiltin’ views of the Pacific Ocean. Is Santa Monica dog-friendly? ARF, yes!
Jul 5, 2022 · Clearly, residents in Santa Monica and LA County love their dogs. Thankfully, there are tons of fun activities to do with our beloved dogs in Santa Monica. So, if you’re on vacation or just need a short break, here are a few dog-friendly things to do in Santa Monica this summer. Hit the Beach.
