Canines are in every single place in SF. You see them brunching at fancy eating places, driving in backpacks on bicycles, frolicking within the surf of our many seashores, peeking out of pricy purses, posing for pictures atop vistas, and usually dwelling their greatest lives. In truth, when you really feel such as you see far more canines than children, you’re proper—you do. That’s ‘trigger there are legitimately extra canines than kids in San Francisco. As of some years in the past, that quantity was round 118,000 minors in comparison with wherever between 120,000 and 500,000 canines (and let’s be actual, as of 2020, there are undoubtedly fewer kiddos and far more doggos). So it’s no shock that SF has numerous nice locations for pooches of all sizes and styles (together with their human counterparts) to actually thrive. Listed here are a few of our favourite parks, seashores, bars, eating places, and boats on which to take our four-legged, three-legged, and generally even two-legged fur infants.

Lakeshore
Should you stay in SF and have a canine companion, then Fort Funston is already in your radar however contemplating this seashore with 200-foot excessive sandy bluffs and every kind of mountain climbing trails (which vary from straightforward to legit strenuous—particularly when you go all the way in which right down to the water) might be probably the greatest canine parks in all the nation, it clearly must be included on this record. Even when you don’t really feel like breaking a sweat, it’s value it simply to hold on the bluffs and watch the cling gliders soar within the sky. Canines are allowed off-leash however should be underneath voice management (and consider you could stumble upon horses).

Presidio
Crissy Area has just about every thing a canine (or human) might need: a waterfront path with views of just about every thing that makes SF iconic, grassy areas, seashores with waters which might be calm sufficient for swimming, and picnic areas with charcoal grills. For probably the most half, canines are allowed off-leash, so long as they’re underneath voice management, however simply maintain a watch out for indicators since there are some protected wildlife areas all through.

Bernal Heights/Mission
El Rio ought to be on everybody’s record of locations to hang around simply because it’s acquired a terrific vibe, invests in social change, native arts, and music, and underserved communities, and permits pets in each the indoor bar and the spacious out of doors backyard. Have in mind, pets shouldn’t attend bigger events the place there might be loud music, huge crowds, and normal chaos, however most canine homeowners wouldn’t wish to put their furry greatest buddy by way of that form of mayhem anyway.

Ocean Seaside isn’t San Francisco’s most scenic seashore (though it does have expansive stretches of sand, crashing waves, and fairly stellar sunsets—it simply occurs to face extraordinarily stiff competitors ‘reason for bluffs and bridges and all of that stuff loads of different seashores have), however what your canine doesn’t care about? Views. You recognize what your canine does care about? These expansive stretches of sand and water, that are excellent for frolicking, digging, lounging, and normal dog-meets-beach merriment. OB additionally tends to be the least crowded seashore (not simply due to the shortage of “views” but in addition as a result of it’s 3.5-miles lengthy), and your pup is free to roam nearly all of it off-leash (save for Stairwell 21 to Sloat Blvd) year-round.

Decrease Haight
The bartenders at this well-known beer bar are notoriously surly (know you order, have your money prepared, and so on.), however how surly can anybody in a bar that enables canines actually be? (We don’t advocate you attempt to discover out, however you get the gist.) Should you love beer, you’ll love Toronado as a result of it has over 40 beers on faucet, together with many which might be standard however elusive. There’s additionally a superb jukebox, out of doors seating, and never solely are you able to carry your canine (indoors and out), you may also carry scorching canines (as in sausages) from Berliner Berliner proper subsequent door—or no matter meals strikes your fancy! Toronado can get actually crowded on weekend nights, so when you’re planning on heading there on a Friday or Saturday and wish to be inside, you’re higher off leaving any furry buddies at residence.

Golden Gate Park/Ocean Seaside
When the solar is shining, Park Chalet’s again garden is the proper place to chill, drink a beer, and eat some fish tacos. It’s additionally a preferred place to carry canines because the garden space is spacious and has a brilliant laid-back vibe. (Good to know: It is usually a very fashionable place to carry kids, so in case your canine isn’t down with toddlers, you’ll wish to maintain a detailed eye on them.) There are tables on the garden, but when one isn’t obtainable, you’re additionally welcome to place down a picnic blanket or simply discover a spot on the grass. Go on the weekend in the summertime, and there’s a superb likelihood you’ll additionally have the ability to take pleasure in some stay music.

Mission
A soccer area, tennis courts, a basketball court docket, expansive inexperienced lawns, a kids’s playground, superb individuals watching, and never one however two off-leash canine play areas… For sure, there’s a cause Dolores Park is one in every of SF’s hottest inexperienced areas, particularly on a sunny Saturday or Sunday. The off-leash play areas are on the slope of the south aspect and the flatter (normally much less crowded) a part of the north aspect by the soccer area. Have in mind, none of it’s fenced in, and Dolores Park is surrounded by fairly traffic-heavy streets, so that you’ll wish to both maintain your canine shut or ensure that your voice management instructions are dialed in.

Cole Valley
You’ll be able to all the time carry your well-behaved canine to take a seat exterior with you at this standard French-inspired bistro that pulls lengthy traces for brunch, however when you carry Fifi or Fido to dinner on the again patio on Monday evening, you’ll additionally rating $10 off a bottle of wine for you and countless treats for them.

Sea Cliff
Okay, in case your canine is admittedly into views (otherwise you’re actually into pictures of your canine with nice views within the background), then head to Lands Finish, which permits canines to be off-leash year-round. The winding path alongside the rocky cliffs overlooking the ocean is a bit slim in elements and very steep in others, so that you’ll wish to be sure that your pup is pleasant or tremendous good with voice management, but it surely’s one of the crucial lovely city hikes you’ll discover on the town with numerous cool stops alongside the way in which, together with turn-of-the-century gun emplacements, views of shipwrecks, and the ruins of Sutro Baths. There’s additionally a “hidden” seashore (Mile Rock) the place you’ll be able to each sink your ft/paws into the sand and Pacific Ocean, assuming you’re each okay with a little bit of a steep hike.

What canine isn’t going to like roaming over 1,000 acres of pastoral meadows, winding paths, and wooded groves? Golden Gate Park is a complete no-brainer in terms of human and canine enjoyment as there are seemingly countless areas to discover. Technically, your canine must be on-leash besides when in designated off-leash areas, however when you’re chilling out on a picnic blanket, the probabilities that you simply get referred to as out for letting your pup perform a little sniffing of close by spots is just about zilch. Should you desire to observe the foundations, the 4 off-leash areas within the park are an all-sand canine coaching space within the northwest nook of the park, and play areas within the northeast nook of the park off Stanyan Road, the southeast nook close to Kezar Stadium, and the southwest quadrant.

The San Francisco Bay
Okay, you know the way everytime you’re on a ship, you all of the sudden really feel such as you’re dwelling your greatest life, or at the least a fairly good life? Don’t you assume your canine deserves to know what it’s wish to really feel his ears flap and/or tail wag within the wind whereas hovering throughout the Bay? Excellent news: The Blue & Gold Fleet, which runs sightseeing cruises and a ferry service to Sausalito, agrees. You simply must maintain your canine on a leash always.

Bernal Heights
Spend a lazy day consuming hazy IPAs at this brewery and taproom recognized for its progressive beers and use of native elements. The SF location can be recognized for a fairly candy recreation choice, together with Killer Queen, shuffleboard, ping pong, desk soccer, pinball, and extra. Oh, and children and canines are allowed, though the foundations for teenagers appear to be a bit stricter. Test the schedule to see what meals truck is popping up within the car parking zone that day.

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