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Here’s what to do with your pup while you’re there.
Dog-friendly Activities
Cruise Mission Bay on aHydroBikeand take your dog along for a free ride.
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For a workout with sea breezes and fun for your best friend, you’ll both love it.
Life vests for dogs of all sizes are free with your rental.
Hike the northern shores ofSan Dieguito Lagoonfor a 5.5-mile out-and-back with your dog.
The trail ends at North Beach, where dogs can play off-leash between Labor Day and June 15.
Otherdog-friendly hikingspots are also available in the San Diego area.
Paddle around Mission Bay on a kayak or stand-up paddleboard with your dog.
Let your dog run and play inNate’s Point, located on the West Mesa of Balboa Park.
The park is completely fenced with amenities that include a drinking fountain and picnic tables.
It’s open 24 hours a day.
More leash-free parks are listedhere.
Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash at all times.
Each area fits up to four people and two dogs.
There’s a designated Pet Relief Area, watering station, and paw-cooling artificial turf.
Dog-friendly Hotels
Many San Diego hotels aredog-friendly, giving pooches and their humans lots of choices.
Ask about amenities, pet fees, and size limits when booking.
Here are some hotels that will welcome your dog along with you in various San Diego neighborhoods.
Amenities include a dog bowl, treats, and a pet-friendly room service menu.
There’s a pet charge and 50-pound maximum.
There’s no extra charge and no weight limit.
Mission Bay & Beaches:
San Diego Mission Bay Resortis located near dog-friendly beaches and activities.
There’s a pet deposit and maximum weight of 75 pounds per dog, with two permitted.
Paradise Pointwelcomes pups with no weight restrictions.
There’s a non-refundable pet fee.
And that makes traveling and eating out with your pets fun and easy.
ThePradoat Balboa Park also welcomes dogs to its patio tables.
Of course, theRegal Beaglewould be a place to dine with your pet on the patio, too.
In Mission Bay,Backyard Kitchen & Tapallows dogs on its patio.
The open-air patio at theLazy Dogalso (naturally) welcomes dogs and features happy hour and weekend brunch.
