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.
MilaDood
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
PLAYTIME
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,
Post.
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.