Dog Friendly Activities in Venice, CA

There are 7 dog friendly activities in Venice. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Venice.

Pet Friendly Westminster Dog Park
Westminster Dog Park Dogs are welcome to play and socialize off-leash at the small Westminster Dog Park in Venice, CA! The recreation area features a separate space for small dogs. Please note that the park is closed every Tuesday from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for regular maintenance. See Details
Pet Friendly Venice Beach Walking Tour with Rescue Dogs
Venice Beach Walking Tour with Rescue Dogs 'Venice Beach Walking Tour with Rescue Dogs' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Ryan. Bohemian Venice Beach is the perfect setting to lend a hand to dogs in need and get them seen by the public for adoption. Start off with a leisurely stroll through the canals, as your host tells you about the dogs and local residences. Then, your pack will make your way to the famous Venice Beach sign and the boardwalk. Don't forget to let Ryan know that you're bringing your dog along before reserving a spot on the walk. The experience lasts 2 hours and can accommodate up to 8 guests ages 2 and up. Rates start at $28 per person. See Details
Walking Photography Tour of Venice Beach for a Group of Four 'Walking Photography Tour of Venice Beach for a Group of Four' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Barbara. This experience is a guided tour of Venice Beach, which could include unique sights like famous Muscle Beach, Dogtown's Skate Park, murals, famous movie locations and studios, historic landmarks, exciting street performers and more. Dogs are welcome to join the tour on a leash. The experience lasts 2 hours and can accommodate up to 15 guests ages 10 and up. Feel free to message me about days that aren't listed as I'm probably available. Rates start at $100 per group. See Details
Exclusive Venice Beach Photography Tour 'Exclusive Venice Beach Photography Tour' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Josh. Take a stroll with your pooch as you are guided to all of the most iconic spots in the area. Your host will help you capture the best angles for photographs at each location. You and Fido will see sights such as the Venice Sign, the skatepark, the strand, Muscle Beach, the Venice Pier, and more then ending with sunset at the beach. The experience lasts 2 hours and can accommodate up to 10 guests ages 18 and up. Rates start at $44 per person. See Details
Santa Monica / Venice Instagram Shooting 'Santa Monica / Venice Instagram Shooting' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Tutku. If you don't mind using your own car, Fido is welcome to come along on this photoshoot where your host will take photos of you with either their iPhone 11 Pro, or with your phone/camera. Capture West Coast memories at locations such as Santa Monica Pier, Route 66 sign, Venice sign, boardwalk and canals, and more. The experience lasts 2 hours and can accommodate up to 4 guests ages 2 and up. Rates start at $60 per person. See Details
L.A. Photography Masterclass 'L.A. Photography Masterclass' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Josh. Your well-behaved pooch is welcome to join you at this deep dive into photography session. Your host will design the session around your level and the type of photography you want to do. You will discuss equipment, light, composition, lens choice and working with talent. You will also look at masters work to gain an understanding of how to see the world specifically for the purpose of creating unique images in your own style. The experience lasts 4 hours and can accommodate up to 2 guests ages 18 and up. Rates start at $275 per person. See Details
The Santa Monica Venice Tour 'The Santa Monica Venice Tour' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Taranjit. You and your pooch will take a customized walking tour of the Venice area, visiting sights such as the Venice sign, boardwalk, Venice Canals, Muscle Beach, Santa Monica Pier, 3rd Street Promenade, and other famous landmarks and hidden gems. Your host is happy to be your photographer throughout the day so that you can get some great photos with Fido at each stop. Please contact host prior to booking to notify them that you will be bringing a pup. The experience lasts 4.5 hours and can accommodate 5 guests ages 21 and up. Since the host recommends the best places to eat and drink, please have your valid IDs along. Rates start at $125 per person. See Details
Solstice Canyon Bring your leashed pup out for some exercise on this mild hike, which affords breathtaking ocean views. Solstice Canyon in Malibu, CA, features several options for easy, moderate, or strenuous hikes through coastal sage scrub and riparian plant communities. Visitors can enjoy a picnic, a shady stroll along the Solstice Canyon Trail, a challenging climb up the Rising Sun Trail or a stop at the perennial waterfall! See Details
Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park Your pup is welcome to join you while hiking the trails of Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park in Encino, CA! The pet-friendly recreation area is contiguous with the 20,000-acre urban wilderness park called the “Big Wild.” The park is accessible from the San Fernando Valley at San Vincente Mountain Park and West Los Angeles at the end of Westridge Road. See Details
Travel Town Museum at Griffith Park Located in Griffith Park, in Los Angeles, CA, Travel Town Museum is dog friendly! Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners as they explore and learn about locomotives, freight cars and cabooses, passenger cars, interurbans and motorcars. Dog owners must clean up after their pets during their visit. Donations are accepted for admission, and parking is available on the property during operational hours. See Details
Lake Hollywood Park The pet-friendly Lake Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA, is where the locals bring their dogs for playtime and socialization under the Hollywood sign. There are signs stating that dogs should be kept on a leash, and rangers do visit to enforce these rules. See Details
Runyon Canyon Park Runyon Canyon Park is a 160-acre, dog-friendly city park near Hollywood and the Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles, CA. The park features a 90-acre off-leash dog park with an abundance of hiking trails. Although Fido does not need to be kept on a leash, owners must clean up after their pets. Baggie stations are located throughout the park. See Details
Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden The Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden (MEMBG) is a 7-acre public garden in Los Angeles, CA! Leashed dogs are welcome at this pet-friendly location on the beautiful campus of UCLA. This garden maintains one of the most important living botanical collections in the United States, with plant specimens worldwide. See Details
Hollyridge Trail at Griffith Park Hollyridge Trail is one of the many paths in Griffith Park that leads to the iconic Hollywood sign. Hike with your favorite furry friend along this pet-friendly 3.5-mile trail in Los Angeles, CA. You'll make your way to the summit of Mount Lee, which features gorgeous views of the sign and the city below. See Details
Syncopated Brewing Co. Syncopated Brewing Co. is a pet-friendly small-batch craft brewery in Lakewood, CA that welcomes leashed pups inside and at outdoor tables. Stop by and check out their selection of delicious craft beers! They also have a rotating food truck schedule, which can be found on the events section of their website. See Details
Mount Hollywood Trail at Griffith Park Mount Hollywood Trail is an easy, dog-friendly, 3-mile hike in Griffith Park in Los Angeles, CA. While you and your leashed pup hike this trail, you will see breathtaking views of the Hollywood sign and the Los Angeles Basin. You will also enjoy the scenery as you look at the San Gabriels or the ocean. The trail can be accessed by parking at the Griffith Observatory or the Ferndell Trail in Los Feliz. See Details
Arts District Dog Park Arts District Dog Park is a small, private, non-profit recreation area in Los Angeles, CA, where pups can play! The park features separate areas for small or timid dogs, a dog water fountain, benches, trees for shade, and more. See Details
Forrestal Reserve With some of the best remaining native wildlife habitat and hiking trails, the 155-acre dog-friendly Forrestal Reserve in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, is critical to the Peninsula's natural environment! While walking with your leashed pup, keep an eye out for fossils, rock layers, native flowers and breathtaking views. See Details
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area in Los Angeles, CA, is dog friendly! Fido can join you on the five miles of trails at the park. The recreation area is also home to lawns, landscaped areas, picnic sites, playgrounds, a fishing lake, and a lotus pond. Dogs must be leashed and under the complete control of the owner. Please note an entrance fee may apply. See Details
Lower Canyonback Trail Spend a few hours with Fido on the Lower Canyonback Trail in Los Angeles, CA. This pet-friendly 4.2-mile hike ascends Canyonback Ridge. Enjoy beautiful views of west LA, Santa Monica Bay, the Santa Monica Mountains and the Getty Museum. See Details
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