Featured bars/taprooms
Angel City Brewery
Los Angeles
Angel City Brewery is excited to be part of the brewing renaissance of Downtown LA by bringing old-world, small-batch, craft brewing to the new world of the expanding Arts District.
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Bar Jubilee
West Hollywood
Bar Jubilee is the brainchild of the team behind the well-regarded bars Blue Collar and Cold Shoulder.
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Darling Restaurant & Bar
West Hollywood
Darling is a restaurant by celebrated chef Sean Brock that blends upscale live-fire cooking with a hi-fi lounge ambiance. The space features a custom wood-fired grill that infuses seafood, vegetables, and meats with citrus, oak, and almond-wood smoke.
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Dog Haus Biergarten
Claremont
Dog Haus Biergarten in Claremont is a fun, casual spot where you and your pup can kick back outdoors and enjoy inventive eats.
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Employees Only LA
West Hollywood
Employees Only LA is a renowned dog-friendly elevated neighborhood cocktail bar and restaurant in West Hollywood. Recognized as one of the World's 50 Best Bars, Employees Only LA consistently receives praise for its exceptional cocktails, cuisine, and top-notch hospitality.
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Rocco’s WeHo – Mattie’s
West Hollywood
In West Hollywood, Rocco's WeHo stands out as a vibrant dog-friendly bar, welcoming both locals and visitors with furry companions.
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Golden Road Brewing
Los Angeles
Golden Road Brewing, established in 2011, is a renowned craft beer brewery located in Los Angeles County, Southern California. The Pub at Golden Road, situated near Griffith Park in Atwater Village, provides a welcoming atmosphere for patrons of all ages.
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Cerritos
In Cerritos, Los Angeles County, Southern California, dog owners can delight in the pet-friendly ambiance of Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar. With a cold...
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Valencia
In Valencia, Los Angeles County, Southern California, visitors can indulge in a delightful dining experience at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar. This...
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West Covina
In West Covina, Los Angeles County, Southern California, visitors can find the renowned Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, a beloved establishment that offers...
Read moreSaddle Ranch Chop House
West Hollywood
Saddle Ranch Chop House is a destination restaurant where guests stay long after their plates have been cleared to enjoy a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience.
Read moreSaint Felix
West Hollywood
Saint Felix in West Hollywood, Los Angeles County, Southern California, is a sophisticated bar and restaurant offering a positive alternative in the local nightlife scene.
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Torrance
Strand Brewing Co. is a dog-friendly bar and taproom in Torrance in California’s Southern California that welcomes well-behaved dogs, also offering dog-friendly dining.
Read moreThe Abbey Food & Bar
West Hollywood
The Abbey Food & Bar welcomes patrons to savor a specialty cocktail on the patio alongside their furry companions. Renowned as a world-famous gay bar, The Abbey offers a vibrant atmosphere where celebrities, locals, and tourists converge.
Read moreVintage Enoteca
Los Angeles
Located in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, Vintage Enoteca is not just your average wine bar - it's a haven for wine enthusiasts and dog lovers alike.
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Roll, stroll and sniff: California’s most wheelchair-accessible dog-friendly beaches
Sand is where good intentions go to get stuck. A boardwalk ends, the dunes begin, and suddenly a wheelchair, a walker or a 14-year-old dog with stiff hips is parked at the edge of the very thing you drove out…
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Cinco de Mayo with your dog: California’s best patios
Cinco de Mayo is one of California’s great outdoor holidays. The first week of May delivers reliably warm weather from San Diego to Sacramento, patio season hits full stride, and the margaritas flow. And if you have a dog? You’re…
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Best dog-friendly trails in California
California has more dog-friendly trails than any reasonable person could hike in a lifetime. We've narrowed it down to ten picks that deliver the best combination of scenery, dog access, and that post-hike feeling of having actually done something with…
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Best dog-friendly hikes in Los Angeles
Los Angeles has more dog-friendly hiking trails than any city in California, and most of them are good. Looking beyond LA? See the best dog-friendly trails in California. The problem isn’t finding a trail — it’s finding one that matches…
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New for you: DogTrekker’s ulti-mutt spring event guide
Spring brings a packed calendar of dog-friendly events across California, from fun runs and beach festivals to wine tastings and costume parades. Many raise funds for animal welfare organizations, so you and your pup can play while making a positive…
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Oreo’s Law: What California’s new disaster pet-rescue bill does
California's FOUND Act, signed into law in October 2025, changes how cities handle pets during evacuations. Named for Oreo, a Pomeranian rescued from the Palisades fire, the law requires better planning for animals in disaster zones starting January 2026.
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