San Diego beckons with beaches, blue skies, sunshine and year-round temperate weather. America’s Finest City is also very pet friendly. The Southern California destination is home to many different restaurants, hiking trails, attractions, dog parks and dog beaches that welcome furry friends. Read more about how to spend a day in this Southern California city in this post. From an iconic, historic hotel to a contemporary hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter, here are nine pet-friendly hotels in San Diego.
As always, be sure to contact each individual property to inquire about specific pet policies. Read more about hotel and airline pet policies here.
The best pet-friendly San Diego hotels:
- Hotel del Coronado
- The Dana on Mission Bay
- The Lodge at Torrey Pines
- Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
- Loews Coronado Bay Resort
- Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego
- Motel 6
- La Quinta
- Best Western
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Historic and iconic Hotel del Coronado (“The Del” to locals) sits right on the beach in idyllic Coronado Island. The beachside hotel is easy to spot with its striking red roof and rotunda. Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplain and past presidents have all visited, and pet owners can stay with their dogs and cats. Guests receive a welcome amenity upon request with a bowl and a bag of treats. Owners can walk along nearby Ocean Boulevard to Dog Beach, located one mile north of the resort. Pets on leashes are permitted at two on-property restaurants: Sun Deck and Beach + Taco Shack so you can enjoy a meal with your pet in tow.
- Maximum of 2 pets per guest room
- Weight limit: 40 pounds
- Pet fees: $125 per stay; $200 per stay for Beach Village at The Del
- Hotel may have breed restrictions
Located adjacent to Mission Bay Aquatic Park, The Dana on Mission Bay offers plenty of waterfront areas where can walk with your dog. At check in, the staff will provide your dog with treats and waste bags upon request. All dogs receive the following Pet Perks in the Dana for Dogs Arrival Kit. This includes a “Pet in Room” privacy sign, custom keepsake water bowl, disposable bags and a list dog-friendly restaurants, parks, attractions and pet hospitals. Dogs are welcome to dine with their owners outdoors at the on-site Firefly Eatery + Bar. Dogs get treats and a fresh bowl of water at this restaurant that serves Southern California fare.
- Maximum of 2 pets per room
- Pet fee: $40 per night
- Weight limit: 80 pounds per pet
Overlooking the blue Pacific Ocean and renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course, The Lodge at Torrey Pines offers luxury rooms paired with stunning Southern California scenery. The dog-friendly property includes two restaurants and lounges, a full-service spa and fitness center in addition to a pool with cabanas. The hotel is set on lush green grounds right beside the ocean and provides a stunning setting where you’ll love strolling with your dog. La Jolla is just a short drive away and is a stunning place to spend time with your dog outside.
- Weight limit: A maximum of one dog weighing 50 pounds or less, or two smaller dogs with a combined weight of 75 pounds or less
- Pet fees: $75
Luxe and pet-friendly Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is located on a green lush, 10-acre garden and features Hacienda-style lodging. The hotel’s furry guests all receive a plush in-room bed and locally made peanut butter treats. The hotel offers four restaurants, a pool, a nine-acre garden where you can check out board games and a 7,000- square-foot spa that sits on 10 acres. Estancia’s dog menu features items like grilled chicken, steak tartare, bacon and eggs, steamed rice and veggies and an assortment of organic treats. The on-site bars sometimes host Yappy Hours for furry friends. The hotel also is located less than nine miles from dog-friendly Del Mar North Beach where dogs can run on the beach leash free. The hotel offers four restaurants, a pool, a nine-acre garden where you can check out board games and a 7,000- square-foot spa that sits on 10 acres.
- No size, weight or breed restrictions or requirements
- Pet fee: $150
Located in the lively Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego, Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego welcomes dogs with many amenities. Dogs receive food and water bowls and dog beds. Guests can ask for waste bags at the front desk and are given a tag they can hang on a door letting others know a pet or pets are inside. You also might see a “Director of Pet Relations”—a dog or cat that can be seen wandering around the hotel. The hotel also features a rooftop bar and pool, a nightly wine hour that may welcome your pet and loaner public bikes.
- No pet fee
- No size, weight limits
- No limits on the number of pets you can bring
Loews Coronado Bay Resort sits right on the Coronado Bay and offers stunning waterfront and city vistas. The pet-friendly hotel welcomes furry friends with many plush amenities. This hotel offers gourmet room service menus for cats and dogs. Furry guests also can look forward to pet perks like specialized bedding, leashes, collars, litter boxes, litter and pooper scooper. The hotel supplies useful amenities such as dog-walking route maps, pet placemats, water bowls, treats and doggie pick-up bags. Cats and dogs can enjoy treats including rawhide bones, catnip, and scratch poles. Guest amenities include three heated pools, four different lounges and restaurant options, spa and fitness center, bike and water sport rentals and a complimentary shuttle that takes guests to popular nearby attractions Silver Strand Beach and downtown Coronado Village.
- Maximum of 2 pet per room
- Weight limit: maximum of 40 pounds each
- Pet fee: $150 per stay
Budget-friendly chain Motel 6 has a variety of locations in San Diego and accept pets for no additional fee. Many locations in the area feature pools. Dog owners can look forward to plush beds, free coffee in the mornings and an in-room flat-panel TV.
- Maximum of 2 pets per room
- No pet fee
- Weight limit: animals must have a combined weight of 150 pounds or less
Affordable La Quinta chain has multiple locations in the San Diego metro area that are nearby top attractions. Many properties will have dog walking areas and waste bags available. Guests can look forward to free breakfast and WiFi in addition to spacious rooms outfitted with pillow-top beds, flatscreen TVs and in-room microwaves. Many La Quinta’s also feature outdoor pools.
- Maximum of 2 pets per room
- Some properties may charge a hotel fee: $20 per night, maximum of $40 per stay per room
- Some properties have weight limits
Affordable and pet-friendly Best Western hotel chain allows pets at the majority of its locations. Best Western offers spacious rooms outfitted with a flat-panel TV, a coffeemaker and a desk. Guests also can look forward to complimentary WiFi and a continental breakfast.
- Maximum of 2 pets per room
- Weight limit: 80 pounds per animal
- Pet fee: a maximum charge of $30 per day for each room, a maximum charge per week of $150
- A refundable damage deposit of up to $150 per stay may be required
If you’re looking for other ideas for what to do in San Diego, be sure to check out our blog. Discover more about San Diego like where to take your dog swimming when you’re in town and what to do in other pet-friendly cities across the country.
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