Dog-Friendly Santa Monica
Santa Monica is an easy city to explore with a dog: patios on Main Street and Ocean Avenue, coffee in Ocean Park and four fenced or open city dog parks. We list 35 dog-friendly restaurants and bars, 11 cafés and 4 dog parks in Santa Monica, each with a source that says dogs are welcome. 4 of them serve something made for dogs, like Blue Plate Taco, Solidarity, The Surfing Fox and more.
35 restaurants & bars11 cafés4 dog parksUpdated October 2026
Dog-friendly restaurants and bars in Santa Monica
35 restaurants & bars · Open the Santa Monica restaurants & bars page-
1212 Santa Monica
American · 1212 3rd Street Promenade
New American restaurant and bar on the Third Street Promenade with a dog-friendly patio; reviewers say staff bring water bowls.
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Art's Table
American · 1002 Montana Ave
Montana Avenue bistro with a mostly covered sidewalk patio, including a turf section, where dogs are welcome.
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Ashland Hill
Pub · 2807 Main St
Dog treats called Pupper Bites, and house rules for dogs: no barking, no biting, no begging.
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Blue Plate Taco
Mexican · 1515 Ocean Ave
Baja-style taco spot across from the beach where dogs can join you on the ocean-view patio; BringFido says it also has a dog menu.
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Breakfast by Salt's Cure
Breakfast · 714 Montana Ave
Breakfast and brunch spot on Montana Avenue listed in the city's business directory as dog-allowed, with outdoor seating.
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Cha Cha Chicken
Caribbean · 1906 Ocean Ave
Colorful Caribbean chicken shack near the beach with dog-friendly outdoor seating.
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Coast at Shutters on the Beach
Seafood · 1 Pico Blvd
Beachfront restaurant at the Shutters hotel where dogs can join you on the outdoor patio; water bowls are available.
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Earth, Wind & Flour
Pizza · 2222 Wilshire Blvd
Family pizza and pasta spot on Wilshire with a dog-friendly patio.
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Ghisallo
Pizza · 1622 Ocean Park Blvd
Neighborhood pizza restaurant in Ocean Park with a large dog-friendly patio in back.
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Grey Block Pizza
Pizza · 1811 Pico Blvd
Neighborhood pizza shop on Pico with outside tables that have room for dogs.
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Heavy Handed
Burger · 2912 Main St
Order at the window, then eat at the outdoor tables. It can get busy.
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Hot Dog on a Stick
Fast food · 1633 Ocean Front Walk
The original beachside corn-dog stand by the pier; the city's directory lists it as dog-allowed with outdoor seating.
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Jinky's Cafe
Breakfast · 1447 2nd St
Southwestern-leaning breakfast and lunch café downtown; dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio.
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Le Great Outdoor
2525 Michigan Ave
Open-air grill at Bergamot Station.
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Library Alehouse
Pub · 2911 Main St
Craft-beer pub on Main Street whose back patio has dog-friendly, well-spaced seating.
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Locanda del Lago
Italian · 231 Arizona Ave
Northern Italian restaurant on the Third Street Promenade corner with outdoor tables that welcome dogs.
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M Street Kitchen
American · 2000 Main St
Main Street restaurant with partly covered, heated outdoor seating that welcomes dogs.
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Perry's Cafe & Rentals
American · 2400 Ocean Front Walk
Beach café and bike-rental stand on the boardwalk with outdoor tables where dogs are welcome.
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RED O
Mexican · 1541 Ocean Ave
Upscale Mexican restaurant on Ocean Avenue; dogs can join you at its outdoor tables.
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Rosti Tuscan Kitchen
Italian · 931 Montana Ave
Tuscan kitchen on Montana Avenue; dogs are welcome on the patio and staff bring them water.
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Snug Harbor
Diner · 2323 Wilshire Blvd
Classic breakfast diner with two levels of covered outdoor seating where dogs are welcome.
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Solidarity
Polish · 1414 Lincoln Blvd
Family-run Polish restaurant whose courtyard welcomes dogs and hosts a 'Yappy Hour' every other Thursday with a special menu for dogs.
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Spumoni
Italian · 713 Montana Ave
Casual Italian restaurant on Montana Avenue with outdoor tables where dogs are welcome.
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Sugar Palm
Californian · 1819 Ocean Ave
Poolside terrace at the Viceroy hotel. Keep your dog leashed near the pool and fire pit.
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Swingers Santa Monica
American · 802 Broadway
Retro diner on Broadway where you may bring your dog to the outdoor patio.
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Tallula's
Mexican · 118 Entrada Dr
Partly covered patio a short walk from the beach. Valet parking only.
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The Albright
Seafood · 258 Santa Monica Pier
Seafood restaurant on the Santa Monica Pier with a large covered outdoor seating area where dogs are welcome and water bowls are set out.
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The Cloverfield
American · 3300 Airport Ave
Restaurant by Santa Monica Airport with a big dog-friendly patio; reviewers say pups get a treat.
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The Courtyard Kitchen
Breakfast · 1211 Montana Ave
Montana Avenue café with a sunny courtyard where dogs are welcome; a popular stop after a neighborhood walk.
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The Curious Palate
American · 395 Santa Monica Pl
Market-style restaurant at Santa Monica Place with a shaded patio where dogs are welcome and water bowls are provided.
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The Surfing Fox
American · 120 Colorado Ave
Coastal California restaurant by the pier with a dog-friendly patio and a dedicated canine menu with protein bowls and frozen treats.
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True Food Kitchen
American · 395 Santa Monica Pl #172
Health-focused restaurant at Santa Monica Place with a large patio that welcomes dogs; DogTrekker says staff offer water bowls.
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Tsukiji Sushi Sen
Japanese · 2915 Main St
Small Main Street sushi bar with a couple of sidewalk tables where dogs may join you.
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Upper West Restaurant & Bar
American · 3321 Pico Blvd
Neighborhood restaurant and bar on Pico Boulevard that the city's business directory tags as dog-allowed, with outdoor seating.
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Ye Olde King's Head
Pub · 116 Santa Monica Blvd
British pub a block from the beach; BringFido lists about twenty outdoor tables where dogs may sit with you.
Dog-friendly cafés in Santa Monica
11 cafés · Open the Santa Monica cafés page-
Amai Coffee
1701 Pico Blvd
Coffee shop that the City of Santa Monica's business directory lists as dogs allowed.
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Café Lovi
1912 Broadway
Small café serving coffee, sandwiches, challah and pastries; the city's directory lists it as dog-allowed with outdoor seating.
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Cora's Coffee Shoppe
1802 Ocean Ave
Small café on Ocean Avenue. Leashed dogs join you on the outdoor patio, and they wait outside while you order.
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Dogtown Coffee
2003 Main St
Coffee and breakfast on Main Street with a small outdoor courtyard where leashed dogs are welcome.
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Huckleberry Bakery & Cafe
1014 Wilshire Blvd
Popular bakery-café for breakfast, lunch and pastries; the city's directory tags it as dog-allowed with outdoor seating.
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Interactive Cafe
215 Broadway
Casual downtown café near the beach with four outdoor tables where dogs are welcome.
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Kafe K
2209 Main St, Ste B
Leashed dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables.
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Kreation Kafe
1023 Montana Ave
Organic café and juice bar on Montana Avenue whose covered outdoor area welcomes dogs.
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Love Coffee Bar
1732 Ocean Park Blvd
Coffee bar with outdoor benches. The City of Santa Monica's business directory lists it as dogs allowed.
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Philz Coffee
525 Santa Monica Blvd
Bay Area coffee chain's downtown Santa Monica shop with a few outdoor tables where dogs can sit with you.
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Urth Caffé
2327 Main St
Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area on Main Street.
Dog parks in Santa Monica
4 dog parks · Open the Santa Monica dog parks page-
Airport Park Dog Park
3201 Airport Ave
In Airport Park next to Santa Monica Airport, with room for up to 45 dogs and separate areas for big and small dogs. Closed Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30–11:30 a.m. for maintenance.
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Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park
633 Kensington Rd
Room for up to 45 dogs, with separate areas for big and small dogs. Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30–11:30 a.m. for maintenance. Your dog needs a Santa Monica license or a permit.
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Memorial Park Dog Run
1401 Olympic Blvd
A small run north of the tennis courts, for up to 10 dogs, with no separate small-dog area. Closed Thursdays 9:30–11:30 a.m. for maintenance.
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Pacific Street Dog Park
2190 Main St
A small dog park at Pacific Street and Main Street in Ocean Park, with room for up to 20 dogs. Closed Wednesdays 9:30–11:30 a.m. for maintenance.
Main Street and Ocean Park
Most of the dog-friendly patios on our list are on or near Main Street, between Pico Boulevard and the Venice line, where a walk can end at Pacific Street Dog Park. Ocean Avenue and the hotels facing the beach have a few more, and Pico Boulevard and Montana Avenue have cafés.
Santa Monica's dog parks
The City of Santa Monica runs the dog parks at Joslyn Park, Airport Park, Memorial Park and Pacific Street. Your dog needs a Santa Monica license; visitors can buy a permit at the Santa Monica Animal Shelter with proof of a license and rabies vaccination from home. Each park closes for a couple of hours one or two mornings a week for maintenance, so check the park's page before you go.
Dog-friendly Santa Monica: frequently asked questions
Is Santa Monica dog-friendly?
Yes. Our list has 50 places in Santa Monica where dogs are welcome: 35 restaurants & bars, 11 cafés, and 4 dog parks. Each one has a source that says dogs are allowed.
Which restaurants in Santa Monica allow dogs?
Blue Plate Taco, Solidarity, The Surfing Fox, Ashland Hill, 1212 Santa Monica and more welcome dogs, according to our sources. The list has 35 in all. California law lets restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, so most dogs sit outside.
Are there dog-friendly cafés in Santa Monica?
Yes, 11 on our list, including Cora's Coffee Shoppe, Dogtown Coffee, Interactive Cafe, Kafe K and more.
Where can my dog run off leash in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica has 4 dog parks on our list: Airport Park Dog Park, Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park, Memorial Park Dog Run, and Pacific Street Dog Park. Of these, 3 are fenced.