BRING YOUR PUP

DOG-FRIENDLY LOCATIONS

Pasadena locals are passionate about their pets, so it’s no surprise that dogs are welcome to join their owners on vacation here.

STAY

Many local hotels cater to pets and their owners with special amenities and services, commonly covered by a nominal pet fee or security deposit for cleaning costs. There are petfriendly properties in every category, from budget motels to luxurious resorts. No matter where you choose to stay, as a courtesy to other guests, dogs should never be left in a guest room unattended.

On the higher end, The Langham Huntington, Pasadena (1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave.) is all about pampering your pet with their Doggie Program. For a $135 fee on top of the going hotel rate, your room will be outfitted with a pink porcelain dog bowl, a plush dog bed pillow, and the hotel’s Doggie Newsletter, which doubles as a guide to the property and city with your pup in tow. The Langham also offers comprehensive menus of Doggie Spa Services and gourmet In-Room Doggie Dining—plus, acres of picturesque grounds to run around on.

Sheraton Pasadena Hotel (303 Cordova St.) charges $35 for dogs up to 40 pounds and provides beds, food, and water bowls. If you’re traveling with more than one pup, Hyatt Place Pasadena (399 E. Green St.) allows up to two dogs per room, with 50 pounds as the maximum weight for one dog and a combined weight of 75 pounds for two. The fee is $75 for stays of six nights or less, or $125 for stays that are a week or longer. The Westin Pasadena is another great option for two-dog families, allowing up to two dogs no more than 40 pounds each and providing beds and bowls—even better, there’s no fee as long as there’s no damage.

In the budget category, Hotel Le Rêve Pasadena (3321 E. Colorado Blvd.) charges a fee of $37.50 per night per pet. The Route 66 classic Saga Motor Hotel (1633 E. Colorado Blvd.) allows one dog no more than 35 pounds for a $35 fee covering two nights; it’s an additional $15 per night thereafter. Another pupfriendly choice, Super 8 by Wyndham Pasadena (2863 E. Colorado Blvd.) charges an extra fee of $20 per night and places those traveling with pets in smoking rooms.

Coffee and Plants

EAT

Given the prevalence of alfresco dining options and inviting patios, many Pasadena eateries and watering holes welcome dogs in their outdoor seating environments. Start your morning at Coffee and Plants (62 W. Union St.), which serves plant-based coffee like the Rose Bowl Latte. Lavender & Honey (1383 E. Washington Blvd.) is another great café for sipping artisanal coffees and teas on their lovely patio. Other mustvisit spots include friendly-staffed My Place Café (2057 N. Los Robles Ave.) and community-minded Jones Coffee Roasters (693 S. Raymond Ave. and 1006 Mission St., South Pasadena).

My Vegan Restaurant (633 S. Arroyo Pkwy., #3) caters to plant-based diets and provides pet owners with a few outside tables and water bowls upon request. Equally health-conscious and nutritious True Food Kitchen (168 W. Colorado Blvd.) is “friendly to friendly dogs.” Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery (40 W. Green St.), housed in the former horse stable of the Pasadena Fire Department, serves classic American regional food with a warm family vibe.

Lucky Baldwin’s (17 S. Raymond Ave.), one of the top-five Belgian beer bars in the U.S., serves British-style pub fare. The pub’s large outdoor patio is perfect for pups, as is the one at the church-like Congregation Ale House (300 S. Raymond Ave.). Another dog-welcoming pub, Stone Brewing Tap Room (220 S. Raymond Ave.) at the Del Mar Station complex, even sells dog treats. La Grande Orange (260 S. Raymond Ave.) is a bustling culinary campus also with train ties and includes LGO Cafe, Luggage Room Pizzeria, and the Otis Bar.

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

PLAY

Pasadena’s pedestrian-friendliness is well-suited to dog walkers, whether it’s strolling through Old Pasadena, scouting for public art, or exploring the architectural landmarks on Millionaire’s Row. Grab a walking tour map from the Pasadena Visitors Center (300 E. Green St.) to plan your route. If you and your dog want to get off the urban grid, hit the trails of Eaton Canyon (1801-1945 Veranada Ave., Altadena) for a scenic hike immersed in Mother Nature. You

Playhouse Village Park

can also explore sprawling Arlington Garden (275 Arlington Dr.), a climateappropriate habitat garden with a citrus and oak grove, pine forest, olive allée, and more.

For a social experience, bring your pup to a dog park. Experience the new Playhouse Village Park (701 E. Union St.), which hosts outdoor music concerts and offers a separate off-leash dog run for small and large dogs. The South Pawsadena Dog Park (650 Stoney Dr., South Pasadena) is also worth a visit for the adorable name alone and is popular with locals for being well-lit after dark. Alice Frost Kennedy Dog Park (3026 E. Orange Grove Blvd.) is within the seven-acre Vina Vieja Park and has two separate areas for big and small dogs.

When your canine gets hungry, head to The Dog Bakery (36 W. Colorado Blvd.) in Old Pasadena. Here you’ll find the cutest, all-natural baked treats for dogs—the menu includes carrot cake, cookies, and wheatfree paw cakes along with jerky and other biscuits. The bakery is also stocked with dog toys, collars, and seasonal goods. Then spoil your pup at Roch & Gertrude (10 S. Mentor Ave.), a relaxed pet spa offering grooming services, massages, and aromatherapy. If you need to go petfree for a while, I Dig My Dog (2160 E. Foothill Blvd.) has daycare, grooming, and cage-free boarding in a spacious 32,000-square-foot facility complete with a bone-shaped swimming pool. BowHaus (2457 E. Colorado Blvd.) and Healthy Spot (614 E. Colorado Blvd.) also offer excellent daycare, grooming services, nutritious treats, and pet supplies. Finally, the Shelter Shop at Pasadena Humane (361 S. Raymond Ave.) is a sweet spot for dog toys and accessories—plus, you’ll get a fuzzy feeling for giving back to the animal shelter’s vital community work.