Dog-Friendly Places

HUNTINGTON BEACH DOESN’T WANT YOU TO LEAVE YOUR BEST FRIEND AT HOME ANYMORE THAN YOU DO

The Big 4 Hotels

Huntington Beach’s four oceanfront hotels all have a reputation for pampering their guests, even the furry ones. The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel offers pet beds, feeding bowls, and a selection of treats for pets under 75 pounds. The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa has many dog amenities as well, including a dogfriendly map of the property, yet limits dogs to 50 pounds or under (service dogs excluded). The Kimpton Shorebreak Resort partnered with Wag!, giving guests access to its premium pet services (including pet walking) during their stay. Paséa Hotel & Spa offers a “Very Important Pet Package” that includes a waived pet fee, a keepsake dog collar, leash, and toy, and the keys to its 1,100-square-foot dog park.

Bark City

At this dog daycare and boarding facility, your pup will be loved and socialized. Bark City boasts a unique indoor and outdoor environment with a splash pool and more than 5,000 square feet of outdoor play space. 8541 Edison Dr., Huntington Beach, 714-536-6191, barkcityhb.com

Best Friend Dog Park

A safe place for your furry friend to romp off-leash, the dog park in Huntington Beach Central Park has separate areas for pups of all sizes and drinking stations supplied with fresh water. 18200 Edwards St., Huntington Beach, hbdogpark.com

DIRTY DOG WASH

If your pupster needs a quick touch up, you can wash the dog yourself (shampoo and conditioner provided) or let professionals do it. 504 Main St., Huntington Beach, 714-960-7002, dirtydogwash.com

DOG BEACH

Discover 1.5 miles of heavenly shoreline here, where dogs can frolic off leash in the sand and surf, and might even make some new doggie friends. Pacific Coast Hwy. between Goldenwest St. and Seapoint St., dogbeach.org

PARK BENCH CAFE

Tucked inside Huntington Central Park, the dog-friendly cafe caters to the canine crowd (and their owners) with such tongue-wagging favorites as Peanut Butter Bone. 7732 Goldenwest St., 714- 842-0775, parkbenchcafe.com

PAWS CHATEAU

Give your dog a taste of the good life at this cage-free doggie day camp, featuring shuttle service, penthouse suites for overnight stays, and a complete spa for pampered pooches. 7680 Talbert Ave., pawschateau.com

TOP DOG BARKERY, BATH, AND BOUTIQUE

Who doesn’t love a good pun? The “barkery” at Pacific City serves tasty homemade dog cupcakes and cookies, and offers “barkday” parties, “muttrimonial” ceremonies, doggy daycare, and a self-dog wash. 180 5th St., 714-960-3647, barkerytopdogbarkery.net