Dog-Friendly Los Angeles

Updated: March 10, 2009

If there's one thing Angelenos love more than the prospect of fame and the perfect tan, it's our furry four-legged companions. Check out our guide to L.A.'s best pet-friendly hotels, cafes, shops and parks. Fido will thank you.

On this page:Eat, Shop, Play, Stay.

Eat

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Abbotts Habit
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    1401 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

    Enjoy a super-charged cup of coffee while the pooch nibbles on specialty biscuits.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Cat N' Fiddle Pub & Restaurant
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    6530 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)

    Eat, drink and be merry at this dog-friendly British pub, where servers gladly provide a water bowl for the pooch.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Toast Bakery Cafe
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    8221 W Third St, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (map)

    This dog-friendly joint provides complimentary doggie treats and water bowls for your four-legged friend.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended The Back Door Bakery & Cafe
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    1710 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (map)

    Chow down at this outdoor eatery after a romp at the nearby Silver Lake dog park.

Shop

  1. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Catts & Doggs Pet Boutique
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    2833 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (map)

    Animal lovers with the love (and cash) to spare who frequent this cute pet boutique have forgotten all about those huge chain pet stores. If you're shopping for a pet of your own, look in the front window for the list of animals up for adoption.

  2. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Dog Pet Boutique
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    346 N. La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (map)

    This bright pink West Hollywood boutique offers one-of-a-kind items to spoil your pooch in style.

  3. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Bark N Bitches
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    505 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

    On a street where almost every shop owner has a pooch for protection, this amiable Fairfax ode to man's best friend boasts the goods to reward them.

  4. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Fifi & Romeo Boutique Inc
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    7282 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

    Big dog fans beware: This froufrou boutique is strictly tiny canine territory. Cashmere sweaters and faux fur-trimmed wool coats are just a few of the decadent goods made for pint-sized pooches.

  5. 9 3 Star Rating: Average Elaine's Pet Depot
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    2919 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403 (map)

    From local-made dog delights to more well-known favorites, the selection of canine goodies will make an impression on even the most persnickety pet lover.

  6. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Healthy Spot
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    1110 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

    It's all in the name: From organic and all natural dog foods and treats to green pet products, this spacious Santa Monica spot extends the holistic lifestyle to our four-legged friends.

Play

  1. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Runyon Canyon Park
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    Franklin and Fuller Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)

    Fido runs free at this wildly popular park for hikers and canines of all shapes and sizes. The 134-acre main drag is a wide path snaking along the canyon floor, gradually ascending to the scenic point called Cloud's Rest.

  2. 12 Griffith Park & Southern Railroad
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    4400 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (map)

    Take a hike along the scenic trails of Griffith Park and then gather the kids and canines for this fun miniature train ride that's been a generational favorite ever since it first opened to the public in 1948.

  3. 13 Huntington Beach Best Friend Dog Park
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    Edwards St, Huntington Beach, CA 92605 (map)

    Take a stroll with your pooch along the waterline at this swell Huntington Beach dog park that boasts a doggy "Walk of Fame" with more than 850 paw prints.

  4. 14 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Chateau Marmutt
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    8128 W Third St, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (map)

    Drop the pup off for an hour, or a day, at this high-end doggie day care where friendly pooches can frolic and play. (Just keep in mind that your furry friend must be spayed or neutered. After all, dogs will be dogs.)

  5. 15 Westminster Off-Leash Dog Park
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    1234 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

    Rex runs free at this Westside pooch park featuring absorbent wood chips, shady trees and picnic benches perfect for human socializing.

Stay

  1. 16 3 Star Rating: Average Custom Hotel
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    8639 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045 (map)

    Looking for a boutiquey hotel experience but need to stay near the aiport? Whether you're coming from or heading to LAX, this towering hotel is an urbane option for dog-loving city slickers. The one-time $75 fee is good for any pooch weighing up to 40 pounds. While there might not be any special canine treats, the hotel is adjacent to a Ralphs supermarket should Fido have a case of the midnight munchies.

  2. 17 4 Star Rating: Recommended Loews Hotels-Santa Monica Bch
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    1700 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

    Just a hop, fetch and a jump away from the ocean, this airy Santa Monica haven has a pet policy that's as laidback as its serene scene. For just $25 each, you can bring up to two of your four-legged friends, any size, no questions asked. Because humans aren't the only ones who deserve a beachside getaway.

  3. 18 3.5 Star Rating: Average On Sunset
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    11461 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049 (map)

    Hidden behind lush foliage where the 405 and Sunset meet, this under-the-radar pet-friendly oasis spans seven scenic acres. Each of the 161 guestrooms comes with all the amenities you'd expect from a place called Luxe, and pooches under 50 pounds are welcome to enjoy the digs for a $150 cleaning fee that's good for the entire stay.

  4. 19 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Raffles L'Ermitage Beverly Hills
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    9291 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (map)

    This tucked-away Beverly Hills hotel might be where Hollywood's power players lunch, lounge and, of course, move and shake, but it's also where pooches can get some A-list pampering of their own. There are beds, toys and treats for furry guests, as well as just-for-pets room service menu and customizable gift baskets. All that's required of Fifi is to be 35 pounds or less (hey, this is L.A. after all); $150 fee for the entire stay.

  5. 20 3.5 Star Rating: Average The Standard Downtown LA
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    550 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (map)

    There's no canine (or feline) discrimination at downtown's coolest hotel. For a $100 non-refundable deposit, pets of all shapes and sizes are welcome--trust, your 60-pound chihuahua will not be turned away. You and Rocky can kick back on the mezzanine, lounge in the lobby and simply dig the scene, provided no food is being served. (Who needs the rooftop, anyway?)

  6. 21 3.5 Star Rating: Average W Los Angeles - Westwood
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    930 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (map)

    Pets are always welcome at Westwood's witty, whimsical and hot-wired hangout. (Provided they're 40 pounds or less.) Dogs, cats, even birds are allowed for $25 per night and treated to individual bedding, food and water bowls, toys and turndown snacks. The concierge can also provide walking, grooming and sitting services, as well as special extras such as birthday cakes, designer leash-and-collar sets and gourmet meals. Woof!