If you’re in San Francisco and looking for the perfect day out with your dog, Rover has you covered. We talked to our community of dog people in the Bay Area to get their recommendations for the best dog-friendly activities SF has to offer. This complete route includes a fabulous dog walk, dog park, and dog-friendly restaurant. Your dog is ready for this! Read on for all the details you need.
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Total Distance: 2.8 miles / 56 minutes total walking time
Start your day at rororiri, a pet boutique featuring over-the-top custom pet outfits. This is the perfect place to get your furry family member a special outfit that fits his or her personality!
Next, continue to spoil your dog with an all-natural, gourmet treat such as a “pup-pastry” at Le Marcel Bakery for Dogs.
Head North on Octavia Street and take your first left onto Union Street. Walk two blocks and the destination will be on your right.
Now you’re ready to get walking to Chrissy Field, which is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Head west on Union Street and take your first right on Fillmore. Walk several blocks until you’ve reached Cervantes Blvd, where you’ll take a left. Follow the road until you’ve reached near Marina Blvd and take a right on Cervantes/Scott and a left on the San Francisco Bay Trail. Turn right toward Crissy Field East Beach.
In addition to the beautiful views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Crissy Field offers San Francisco’s urban dwellers and their beloved pets an outdoor getaway minutes from the bustling city.
Finish out your day with a bite to eat on the patio at Delarosa, where you can enjoy Roman pizzas, antipasti, and creative cocktails. Head out of Crissy Field onto Richardson Avenue until you reach Chestnut Street where you’ll veer left onto the street. Stay on Chestnut Street for four blocks until you reach the restaurant.
Dog's Day Out: San Francisco
rororiri
Address: 2764 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
rororiri is a pet boutique dedicated to all our furry babies who show us unconditional love, affection, and loyalty. Each rororiri creation is designed to enrich your love for your furry baby.
Contact: (415) 529-1835
Hours:
- Sat-Sun: 11am-7pm
Why we love it:
rororiri is the perfect place to get your furry family member a special outfit that fits his/her personality.
Le Marcel Bakery for Dogs
Address: 2066 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Doggy sweet shop hand-baking creative, all-natural treats in pooch-friendly digs with a patio.
Contact Info: (415) 440-2498
Hours:
- Tues-Sun: 11am-7pm
- Closed Monday
Why we love it:
Le Marcel is the perfect place to spoil your furry family member with a gourmet treat ranging from cookies to ‘pup-pastries’. They happily take special orders for birthdays or other occasions and also have a ‘paw-tio’ available to rent.
Crissy Field
Address: 1199 E Beach San Francisco, CA
Description: Crissy Field, a former U.S. Army airfield, is now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco. Historically part of the Presidio of San Francisco, Crissy Field closed as an airfield after 1974.
Contact Info: (415) 561-4323
Hours:
- Daily, 24 hours
Why we love it:
In addition to the beautiful views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Crissy Field offers San Francisco’s urban dwellers and their beloved pets an outdoor getaway minutes from the bustling city.
“Dogs are allowed in most areas of the park and are allowed off-leash in some areas, as outlined on the park’s dog walking map.
Delarosa
Address: 2175 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Bustling, modern eatery offering Roman pizzas, antipasti, creative cocktails & communal tables.
Contact Info: (415) 673-7100
Hours:
- Mon-Wed: 11:30am-11pm
- Thurs-Fri: 11:30am-12am
- Sat: 11am-12am
- Sun: 11am-11pm
Why we love it:
After working up an appetite, grab an outdoor seat at Delarosa where you’ll likely be accompanied by other dogs enjoying the people watching!
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