San Diego Pets: Dogs Cats and More

San Diego Dog Parks

San Diego dog owners love taking their dogs to leash-free San Diego dog parks, where mutts and purebreds of every size can sniff, play together, and even swim. Remember to pick up after your puppies!

Dog Beach in Ocean Beach

Located at the foot of OB’s Voltaire Street Ocean Beach’s Dog Beach is hands-down the best leash-free spot for dogs in San Diego. Dogs have 24-hour access to the sand and the sea.

Fiesta Island Dog Park

Located in San Diego’s Mission Bay Park San Diego dogs love swimming in Mission Bay off Fiesta Island, and dog owners enjoy scenic vistas of Sea World and Point Loma.

Balboa Park (leash-free at the following locations)

Nate's Point in Balboa Park; Balboa Dive at El Prado, south of the Cabrillo Bridge Morley Field in Balboa Park; northwest of the tennis courts

Cadman Community Park in Clairemont

Located at 4280 Avati Drive
Adjacent to Clairemont’s Cadman Recreation Center, Cadman Community Park offers family-friendly entertainment for San Diego dogs and dog owners.

Capehart Park in North Pacific Beach

Located at the corner of Felspar and Soledad Mountain Road
Capheart Park in North Pacific Beach offers two fenced, grassy pens for San Diego dogs to play leash-free 24 hours a day.

Doyle Community Park in University City

Located at 8175 Regents Road
Doyle Community Park offers two parks: a space for all dogs, and a separate fenced area for small dogs to play leash-free, so they won’t be overwhelmed by those German Shepherd triplets.

Kearny Mesa Community Park

Located at 3170 Armstrong Street
The Kearny Mesa Community Park is open until 10pm every day, and includes a water station for dogs (and people).

Dusty Rhodes Neighborhood Park in Point Loma

Located on Sunset Cliffs Boulevard between Nimitz and West Point Loma
Keep an eye on Point Loma’s Dusty Rhodes Neighborhood Park – it might be expanded to five acres.

Rancho Bernardo Park

Located at 18448 West Bernardo Drive
Adjacent to Rancho Bernardo Community Park, the leash-free Rancho Bernardo Dog Park is over 2.5 acres.

Torrey Highlands Park in Del Mar

Located on Landsdale Drive off Del Mar Heights Road
Del Mar’s Torrey Highlands Park offers San Diego dogs plenty of room to roam.

Grape Street Park in South Park

Located at Grape Street and Granada Avenue
Five acres of grass at South Park’s Grape Street Park (east pf Balboa Park) are open to San Diego dogs and dog owners during daylight hours.

Maddox Neighborhood Park in Mira Mesa

Located at 7815 Flanders Street
Mira Mesa’s Maddox Neighborhood Park is small, but convenient for Mira Mesa residents, and dogs love its grassy leash-free field.

San Diego Pet Friendly Restaurants

Dogs love dining out in San Diego, too! These pet-friendly San Diego restaurants allow dogs on leashes in their patio areas. We recommend calling each restaurant before brining your dog, as pet-friendly dining policies can be subject to change.

Board & Brew in Del Mar

1212 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, 858.481.1021
Relax with your pup at this laid-back North County coastal hangout.

Terra Restaurant in Hillcrest

The dog-friendly patio at Terra in Hillcrest even offers a Puppy Menu.
Terra Restaurant in Hillcrest Website

Kemo Sabe in Hillcrest

Delicious Pacific Rim-inspired cuisine, and a pet-friendly patio besides.
Kemo Sabe in Hillcrest Website

Doggie Café in Linda Vista

It’s no surprise the Doggie Café at the San Diego Humane Society is dog-friendly.

Nine-Ten in La Jolla

This La Jolla Cove restaurant is paw-perfect.
Nine-Ten in La Jolla Website

Moondoggie’s in Pacific Beach

The spacious outdoor patio makes for a great date with you and your pup – we recommend mid and late afternoon for people watching and mellow crowds.
Moondoggie's in Pacific Beach Website

Trattoria La Strada in Downtown San Diego

Italian food and a patio for San Diego puppies.
Trattoria La Strada Website

San Diego Veterinary Emergency Care & Animal Hospitals

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Vca Emergency Animal Hospital

(619) 299-2400
2317 Hotel Cir S Ste A, San Diego
Vca Emergency Animal Hospital Website

ABC Veterinary Hospitals

(858) 278-1825
8020 Ronson Rd, San Diego

Animal Emergency

(619) 298-6644
5610 Kearny Mesa Rd, San Diego

Animal ER of San Diego

(858) 569-0600
5610 Kearny Mesa Rd, San Diego

Emergency Animal Hospital & Pet Referral Center

(619) 299-2400
2317 Hotel Circle South, Mission Valley

Veterinary Specialty Hospital

(858) 875-7500
10435 Sorrento Valley Rd, San Diego
Veterinary Specialty Hospital Website

Cat & Dog Emergency

(619) 427-2881
3438 Bonita Rd, Chula Vista

Pet Emergency & Specialty

(619) 462-4800
5232 Jackson Dr Ste 105, La Mesa
Pet Emergency and Specialty Website

Bonita Pet Hospital

(619) 427-2233
3438 Bonita Rd, Chula Vista

Animal Emergency Clinic

(858) 748-7387
12775 Poway Rd. Poway

North County Emergency Animal Clinic

(760) 724-7444
1925 Vista Way, Vista

San Diego Pet Boutiques & Bakeries

Even if you don’t think San Diego pets should wear rhinestone collars (or tutus, or leather jackets), you’ll certainly find some pet toys, fresh-baked pet treats, or other goodies for your dog or cat at these San Diego pet boutiques.

San Diego Humane Society in Linda Vista

5500 Gaines St
(619) 299-7012
The San Diego Humane Society gift shop is the best place to shop for your pets; the gifts and pet supplied are adorable, and all proceeds go towards rescuing San Diego’s homeless pets.

The Original Paw Pleasers in North Park

2525 University Ave
619-293-PAWS (7297)
A full-service dog and cat bakery featuring fresh baked treats, toys and gifts for pampered pets.

Lucky Dog in the Gaslamp Quarter

415 Market Street
619-696-0364
Lucky Dog is a high-class boutique for the ultra-trendy downtown dog.

Tag for Dogs and Cats in Hillcrest

142 University Ave, Suite D
619-497-0180
Formerly Dogma Catma, Tag for Dogs and Cats pet boutique ensures good Karma for your favorite four-legged companions.

PETCO Dog Bar at San Diego PETCO stores

The Dog Bars at PETCO pet stores offer every kind of edible for San Diego pooches.

Pawparazzi in La Mesa Village

8283 La Mesa Blvd
619-464-1744
Fido and fluffy will have a hard time avoiding the paparazzi after shopping at Pawparazzi.

Dexter's Deli in Del Mar

1229 Camino del Mar
858-792-3707
Dexter’s Deli offers healthy eats for happy Del Mar doggies.

World Famous Dog Wash in Ocean Beach

4893 Voltaire St
(619) 225-1000
While the main service at World Famous Dog Wash is – you guessed it – dog washing, it also offers dog clothing, toys and more.

Muttropolis in La Jolla and Solana Beach

7555 Girard Ave, La Jolla
858-459-WOOF (9663)
227 South Cedros, Solana Beach
(858) 755-DOGS (3647)
Muttropolis is a designer pet boutique for the well-dressed San Diego dog.

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