Pet Friendly San Francisco

Enjoy the Dog Days of Summer With Canine Companions in Pet-Friendly San Francisco Photo of MilaDood at The Kimpton courtesy of

The city where dogs reportedly outnumber children is also one of the best urban destinations to visit with four-legged companions. This year San Francisco was ranked the best city for dogs in the country, and canines visiting with their humans will find the city's famously warm welcome extends to them. There are a plethora of pet-friendly hotels, restaurants, parks, and beaches to enjoy while taking in San Francisco's iconic sights, public art, and spectacular scenery Pet-Friendly Hotels Canines are spoiled for choice when it comes to accommodations in San Francisco. There are over 65 pet-friendly properties bookable at www.sftravel.com.

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In the heart of Union Square, Hotel

The Spectacular Studios were conceived

Nikko San Francisco is one of the

with unique permanent tent structures

original pet-friendly luxury hotels in the

where guests can venture out to a

city. The hotel provides dog beds, food

private, peaceful extension of their room

and water bowls, floor mats and treats at

while staying safe and secluded away

check-in. Its outdoor Pet Terrace features

from the hustle and bustle of the city.

an off-leash dog run with a custom-

The beveled tent structures feature

made cable car doghouse and play dates

overhead heat lamps and geometric

with the hotel's canine residents: Canine

design, with modern lines and a large,

Operating Officer Buster and Pawblic

eye-catching window with triangular

Relations Manager Beau. For destination

panes. The W's P.A.W. (Pets Are

inspiration, guests can purchase the

Welcome) program provides a custom

hotel's 49Dogs coffee table book

pet bed, food and water bowl with floor

showcasing the iconic San Francisco

mat, pet-in-room door sign, W pet tag,

sights and hidden treasures through the

clean-up bags, and more.

eyes of 49 local dogs and one cat named Nikko.

Some of the city's poshest private patios for dogs and their humans are found at W San Francisco, where five “Spectacular Studio” suites are outfitted with private patio structures designed by Skylab Architecture and custom-made

by LIT Workshop. Part of Skylab's Gold Fever design, which draws inspiration from San Francisco's remarkable region and rich history, the expansion of the newly renovated guestrooms will delight pet parents who can use the stylish tent structures for lounging in modern comfort while keeping their fur babies happy, safe and entertained.

W San Francisco

Formerly headquartered in San

exclusive items from local favorite pet

Francisco, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

retailer, George, as well as pet walking

has long welcomed pets. Its new San

and guidance via its Social Hosts on pet-

Francisco property, The Kimpton Alton

friendly restaurants and bars, pet

in Fisherman's Wharf, provides doggie

massages and doggie spas.

perks like accommodations with no pet fee (or size or breed requirements),

Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel Union

loaner pet beds and bowls and easy

Square “is not just dog friendly, we are

access to dog walkers via the brand's

dog obsessed.” The hotel caters to all

recently launched partnership with

dogs, and its “Pineapple Pup Package”

WAG!. Special to Alton, pups are gifted

saves 50% on the daily pet fee when

with Alton bandanas at check-in, and

booked directly through the hotel using

pet owners can peruse an assortment of

the promo code PUP.

creative dog wear available for purchase by the local boutique, The Foggy Dog, in

The package includes a water bowl,

the hotel's bodega. In celebration of

Staypineapple treat tin with treats, a dog

August's National Dog Month, the hotel

waste bag dispenser with bags and a

is offering “The Foggy Dog” package

dog bed for use during the stay. The

bookable from Aug. 1 through Sept. 30,

hotel also provides doggie door hangers

2022.

to let staff know a dog is in the guestroom – so you can leave your pet in

The “Grande Dame” of Nob Hill,

the room if needed.

Fairmont San Francisco, offers petfriendly in-room dining menu items and a concierge team knowledgeable on pet-friendly businesses as well as the best nearby parks, hikes and trails to explore.

San Francisco's newest hotel, the newly renovated Beacon Grand in Union Square (formerly Sir Francis Drake), features a curated San Francisco “Beacon Finds” in-room gift menu that includes Bruce the Frenchie at Staypineapple

PET-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS AND

Scoma's on Pier 47 in Fisherman's

BARS

Wharf is a San Francisco classic. The pierto-plate seafood restaurant added two

San Francisco's renowned culinary and

outdoor dining areas that are dog

drinks scene is even more welcoming to

friendly.

dogs now that outdoor dining has become a mainstay. More than 1,000

New Belgium Brewing Taproom and

restaurants opened in-street dining or

Restaurant San Francisco is 100% dog

“parklets” during the pandemic, and the

friendly and offers a cultural beer and

boon in outdoor dining is here to stay.

dining experience with a world-class

While not all parklets are pet-friendly,

beer menu and globally inspired

there are more choices than ever.

seasonal cuisine.

Chef Tyler Florence's Wayfare Tavern is

A dog-friendly community gathering

a San Francisco hotspot featuring

space in the heart of Mission Bay, SPARK

authentic American dishes inspired by

SOCIAL SF is a food truck park,

local cuisine at the turn of the 20th

beer/sangria garden and event space

century. It welcomes pets to its parklet.

open seven days a week.

Palm House in San Francisco, otherwise

Independent San Francisco brewery Fort

known as 'Pawm House', has a new pup-

Point Beer Company has a pet-friendly

centric Bark Bar where four-leggeds can

outpost at the landmark Ferry Building.

enjoy some quality time on the restaurant's patio.

Beau & Buster enjoying the dog run at Hotel Nikko

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The nearly 1,500-acre Presidio of San

Within the 49-square-mile playground

Francisco, part of the Golden Gate

that is San Francisco, there are pet-

National Recreation Area, offers 24 miles

friendly parks, beaches and

of trails, dog-friendly beaches, including

neighborhoods to explore.

Baker Beach and Crissy Field, and stunning views of the Golden Gate

Many of San Francisco's parks have off-

Bridge and Marin Headlands. With the

leash areas. For pet parents looking for

opening of the 14-acre Presidio Tunnel

enclosed dog parks, two stand out. The

Tops on July 17, visitors can now walk

largest fenced dog park in the city is the

from Crissy Field to the historic Main

Golden Gate Park Dog Training Area,

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located in the 1,017-acre Golden Gate Park. It reopened in early 2021 following

There are over 1,000 murals found

a $2.4 million renovation and overlooks

throughout San Francisco, including

the park's Bison paddock.

more than 200 in the Mission District.

Hundreds of walls and fences

The other is in San Francisco's newest

throughout the Mission are adorned with

city park in Russian Hill. The 4.5-acre

colorful works of art featuring themes

Francisco Park features an enclosed dog

ranging from cultural heritage to social-

park along Bay Street.

political statements. Enjoy a stroll through Balmy Alley and Clarion Alley for an up-close experience.

Clarion Alley in the Mission District. Photo courtesy of San Francisco Travel.