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San Luis Obispo Dog Friendly Places

San Luis Obispo is such a dog friendly city! Rated #2 in the nation for most dog friendly place to visit in 2025!

San Luis Obispo dog owners and dog visitors enjoy San Luis Obispo parks and walking trails, off-leash dog parks, nearby  beaches, dog-friendly restaurants, and dog friendly hotels for Central Coast visitors.

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San Luis Obispo Dog Parks

El Chorro Dog Park

Laguna Lake Dog Park

Laguna Lake Dog Park

San Luis Obispo dog park

El Chorro Dog Park

State Hwy 1 @, Dairy Creek Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

El Chorro Dog Park (across from Cuesta College)  is currently the best off-leash dog park in San Luis Obispo, California. 

Pros: Natural surroundings, well fenced and shaded.

Cons: No grass (only bark).

Directions to El Chorro Dog Park in San Luis Obispo

Laguna Lake Dog Park

Laguna Lake Dog Park

Laguna Lake Dog Park

San Luis Obispo Dog Park

Laguna Lake Dog Park

 504 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 

Laguna Lake dog park is currently in final phases of construction and will open in Spring 2025. The surrounding park is an excellent area for leashed dog play and walks. Beware the water in Laguna Lake however, it is not safe for dog or human swimming or contact.

Directions to Laguna Lake Dog Park in San Luis Obispo

North/SOUTH SLO County Dog Parks

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North San Luis Obispo County Dog Parks

  • Heilmann Dog Park – Atascadero google map
  • Vineyard Dog Park – Templeton  google map
  • Norma Rose Dog Park – Cayucos google map

South San Luis Obispo County Dog Park

  • Nipomo Dog Park – Nipomo google map

San Luis Obispo Dog Friendly CITY Parks

Meadow Park

Sinsheimer Park

Sinsheimer Park

Dog friendly park San Luis Obispo

Beautiful dog friendly (on-leash) park to take a mile loop walk and lots of large grass areas for play.

Directions to Meadow Park 

in San Luis Obispo

Sinsheimer Park

Sinsheimer Park

Sinsheimer Park

Dog friendly San Luis Obispo park

Well maintained very large park with walking paths for leashed dogs. Especially good with children as there is an exceptional playground.

Directions to Sinsheimer Park

in San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo Dog Walking Trails

San Luis Obispo dog friendly hike

Johnson Ranch, San Luis Obispo

Extensive trail system for long dog hikes. Easy walking trails, can gain elevation or flat depending on route. Can be very hot in summer, little shade. 

Directions to Johnson Ranch Open Space trailhead for dog friendly hiking in San Luis Obispo.

Railroad Trail, San Luis Obispo

For a flatter, more casual walk, stroll San Luis Obispo’s 2.5-mile out-and-back Railroad Trail. This trail goes by Sinsheimer park, so it makes a great option for dog training and exercise sessions.

Islay Hill Open Space

A few great options for dog friendly hikes in San Luis Obispo including Islay Hill Open Space.

Terrace Hill

In San Luis Obispo, there several mountain trails including Terrace Hill for dog friendly hikes.

Reservoir Canyon

Reservoir Canyon  has a great trail system with shade in areas. Directions to Reservoir Canyon for dog friendly hiking trail.

Cerro San Luis Obispo

Cerro San Luis Obispo has a good trail for hiking with your dog. Cerro San Luis trailmap for dog hiking in San Luis Obispo.

San Luis Obispo Dog - Caring for dogs in San Luis Obispo homes and out doors

San Luis Obispo Dog - Caring for dogs in San Luis Obispo homes and out doors

San Luis Obispo Dog - Caring for dogs in San Luis Obispo homes and out doors

San Luis Obispo Dog - Caring for dogs in San Luis Obispo homes and out doors

San Luis Obispo Dog - Caring for dogs in San Luis Obispo homes and out doors

San Luis Obispo Dog - Caring for dogs in San Luis Obispo homes and out doors

San Luis Obispo Dog friendly Beaches

Dog Beaches - Leashed and Off-Leash

Most beaches in San Luis Obispo county allow dogs on leash. Dogs enjoy the beaches near the rock in Morro Bay and on the long beaches of Pismo Beach, but the favorites among San Luis Obispo Dog owners are in Avila. 


Olde Port Beach in Avila allows dogs off leash at all times of day, and is San Luis Obispo Dog caretakers favorite for off-leash play.  Avila Beach also allows dogs off leash, before 10 am and after 5 pm.

San Luis Obispo dog friendly beach

San Luis Obispo dog friendly  beach

San Luis Obispo Dog friendly Restaurants

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San Luis Obispo Dog Friendly Restaurants

San Luis Obispo has great restaurants where you can dine with your dog. Here are some of our favorite's:


Upscale Dining

  • Novo serves gourmet dishes and offers charming outdoor seating by San Luis Creek in downtown - highly recommended for their ambiance and service.
  • Luna Red offers inventive dishes and outdoor seating by Mission Plaza downtown - local favorite for special occasions (try their bacon wrapped figs) with delicious upscale food but sometimes lacking in service quality on the patio.


Casual Dining

  • Milestone Tavern is a good place to go if you're looking for patio dining with craft drinks and the usual bar food. They even feature a dog-friendly menu, and have karaoke nights, if your pup is so inclined.
  • If you're looking for a local and very casual dog friendly lunch favorite, you can't go wrong with High St. Deli, but be sure to order online before you go so you can easily pick up your lunch to eat on the patio. Local tip: They discount the sandwiches after 4:20 pm.
  • Firestone Grill in San Luis Obispo allows dogs on their huge (and often busy) patio, and has good pub grub (best deal on a huge basket of fries in town), but you'll need a helper to order inside as there is no table service
  • Del Monte Cafe has casual dog friendly outdoor seating near the railroad station in San Luis Obispo and is a good option for breakfast or early lunch with your well behaved dog.
  • Bon Temps Creole Cafe (try the jambalaya) is another great dog friendly restaurant choice for breakfast in the San Luis Obispo train station area, and often has music on weekends.
  • My Thai near the railroad station has exceptional Thai food (and lunch special), and is a lovely dog friendly restaurant option in good weather.
  •  SLO Brew Rock, might be the most pet friendly brewery on the central coast. You can grab a quality beer and some pub grub at their dog friendly dining tables at  855 Aerovista Place in San Luis Obispo, California.
     

Coffee

  • For dog friendly coffee in San Luis Obispo try Starbucks on Broad (huge dog friendly patio), Joebella on Higuera, or Sally Lou's on Osos St, which also offer's delicious local sourced food (although you may need a helper to order inside if their outside window is closed).


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San Luis Obispo Dog Friendly hotels

Hotel San Luis Obispo

Best Western Plus Royal Oak

Hotel San Luis Obispo

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Hotel San Luis  Obispo is a highly rated dog friendly hotel, they charge $90 per dog for the stay. Hotel San Luis Obispo guests receive 10% off concierge services.  

San Luis Creek Lodge

Best Western Plus Royal Oak

Hotel San Luis Obispo

san luis obispo dog friendly hotel

San Luis Creek Lodge is a top recommended dog friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo, California. Dogs visiting San Luis Creek Lodge receive 10% off day services.

Best Western Plus Royal Oak

Best Western Plus Royal Oak

Best Western Plus Royal Oak

dog friendly hotel san luis obispo

Best Western Plus Royal Oak in San Luis Obispo accepts dogs. Don't forget to book a Canine Concierge so you can enjoy a night on the town without leaving your dog alone!

Embassy Suites by Hilton

Embassy Suites by Hilton

Best Western Plus Royal Oak

dog friendly hotel san luis obispo

Embassy Suites by Hilton is a San Luis Obispo dog friendly hotel. Hilton rewards members and guests receive 10% off concierge services while visiting San Luis Obispo.

Hampton Inn and Suites

Embassy Suites by Hilton

Airbnb and VRBO Rentals

san luis obispo dog friendly hotel

Hampton Inn and Suites is convenient to the 101 in San Luis Obispo, California and accepts well behaved dogs.

Airbnb and VRBO Rentals

Embassy Suites by Hilton

Airbnb and VRBO Rentals

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There are numerous dog friendly house rentals in San Luis Obispo available via Airbnb dog friendly property rentals and VRBO dog friendly house rental.

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