It’s a new year, a new you, and you need a new bucket list of cool things to do with your furry friend in one of the most dog-friendly cities in the country, San Francisco. Allow us to suggest some awesome places that will help you explore the city throughout the year, make friends and create lifetime memories.
- Naturally, taking a selfie at the Golden Gate Bridge is a must. One of the most iconic places in the city (and country) is a breathtaking spot for a picture with your dog.
- Get a makeover. San Francisco has dozens of dog groomers who will help your pup look and feel her best.
- Go to the Embarcadero and enjoy a one-hour Bay cruise with your best friend.
- Enjoy a fancy Sunday brunch on one of Outerlands sidewalk tables. Pancakes, eggs, and mimosas at a dog-friendly restaurant to celebrate your loyal friendship.
- Run a mile with Fido: Crissy Field for some sand and surf and an easy run, Golden Gate Park for something more difficult, and Twin Peaks if you are really up for a challenge.
- Treat you and your pup to a decadent San Fran shopping day at Union Square.
- Spend a weekend at a pet-friendly hotel. There are numerous accommodations that will fit most any budget and let you and your dog visit San Francisco in comfort.
- Explore some of the coolest dog parks in San Francisco. The city has 28 official off-leash parks where you and your pal can run free and make some new friends.
- Enjoy a sweet treat at Le Marcel Specialty Baking for Dogs.
- Visit a dog-friendly bar and enjoy a cold brew with your pup by your side. The Homestead, Holly Water and Benders are a few of the watering holes that will be happy to see your dog.
- Attend the biggest dog event in San Francisco, the annual DogFest Pet Festival, Carnival & Parade at Duboce Park.
- Frolic on one of the beautiful Bay Area beaches. Baker Beach, Ocean Beach or Crissy Field are just a few of the perfect places to waste away a lazy Sunday.
- Get fit. In San Francisco you can find dog-friendly gyms where you and your friend can get a tough workout in.
- Hop in a convertible. San Francisco is the perfect city for a driving tour. Your dog will love the wind in its face and the thrill of the famous steep streets as you do some unique sightseeing.
- Bust a move. For Hard French, El Rio turns its heated patio into a dog-friendly daytime disco dance floor, a perfect dating scene for humans who have dogs.
- Get healthy and bond with your pet with some Doga (Dog Yoga).
- Need to get out of the city? Take a day (or a weekend) and make the short drive to Napa Valley, where there are a number of dog-friendly (and wine-filled) spots for you to wet your whistle and have fun with Fido.
- Finally, be prepared for any special San Francisco occasion with your pup with the right outfit, toy or leash. We’ve got you covered there!
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