Hotels
Need to find a place to stay with Fido in Jacksonville, FL?
No problem.
There are
72 pet friendly
hotels in Jacksonville, FL.
You'll find information on all the most popular pet friendly hotels,
vacation rentals, bed & breakfasts, and campgrounds
in Jacksonville, FL below.
Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel is pet friendly! Two dogs up to 50 lbs are welcome for no additional fee. Dogs cannot be left unattended at any time. Only dogs allowed.
Riverdale Inn welcomes two pets up to 20 lbs for an additional fee of $20 per pet, per night. Pets cannot be left unattended in rooms.
Pets are allowed at this 1-bedroom Airbnb rental in Jacksonville. Please contact Jason for more details on the pet fee, weight limit, and any other restrictions.
Dogs are allowed at Pecan Park RV Resort & Flea Market, but they must be kept on a leash when outside your vehicle. For pet fees and restrictions, please call (904) 751-6770.
Restaurants
Don't leave Fido in the hotel room when it's time for dinner. There are
57 dog friendly restaurants in Jacksonville, FL!
A handful of our favorite sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, bars, and other eateries in Jacksonville, FL that welcome Fido to join at an outdoor table are listed below. Bon appetit!
Self-proclaimed as Jacksonville's elegant, yet casual dining experience, The Brick Restaurant serves up high quality food indoors and out, which means that outdoor patrons can bring Fido along for dinner. The varied menu includes seared ahi tuna, jumbo lump crab cakes, kale Caesar salad, wagyu burgers, BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, fish tacos, maple glazed salmon, rack of lamb, and slow roasted prime rib.
Located in the historic San Marco neighborhood, Taverna serves Italian and Spanish influenced cuisine in a rustic setting with outdoor tables that welcome dogs. Menu features sauteed mussels and clams, parmesan truffle fries, roasted pear salad, margherita pizza, housemade ravioli, smoked short rib, and Sicilian's fisherman's stew.
Harpoon Louie's offers excellent wings and burgers and has an outside patio where locals love to bring their dogs. Opens at 11am daily.
Activities
Get out and play! There are
14 dog friendly
activities in Jacksonville, FL.
You'll find information on our favorite dog parks, beaches, hiking trails, tours,
stores, and lots of other "animal attractions" below.
Locals rave about this fenced off-leash dog park, which includes benches, pavilions, plenty of waste disposal stations, doggie drinking fountains and separate small dog area.
This vetrinary facility includes a beautiful 9-acre off-leash dog park with wooded hillsides, agility course, doggie swimming pools, and more. Membership required.
Riverside Arts Market is dog friendly.
Home to dog-friendly restaurants, an outdoor amphitheater, and a future (2017) beer garden, Unity Plaza is a great place for the community to gather.
Events
When you want to really spoil your dog, or just meet other dog owners in Jacksonville, FL who are as crazy about their pets are you are, there's no better place to bring Fido than a dog event. You'll find information on some of our favorite
annual dog events in Jacksonville, FL
below.
OCT
22
Bring Fido to this fun event featuring a pet expo, giveaways, music by Party Solution Entertainment, and the BIGGEST doggie Halloween costume contest! You must register your dog by 3 p.m. for the costume contest, limited space is available. Costume contest will take place around 3:30 p.m. •
Yappy Hour is a FREE dog happy hour for pups, their parents and dog lovers hosted by Jacksonville Landing. Please make sure your pup is up-to-date on their shots and have the appropriate identification tags.
NOV
4
Bring Fido to this fun event that includes a 5k and a 1 mile fun walk with pets! All proceeds will go towards the AVS Charitable Fund. Other event activities include pet adoptions, pet photo booth and a pet costume contest!
NOV
26
Bring Fido and come celebrate the holiday season! The Landing Courtyard will be decorated for the holiday season with Christmas Trees and ornaments-a-plenty. Live entertainment by Party Solution Entertainment on the Coca-Cola Riverfront Stage.
• Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest:
Deck your dog out in the cutest ugly sweater that you can find! The uglier, the cuter.
• Santa Photos:
He’s back and jollier than ever! Get your Christmas card photo taken with Santa! Donate $10 to Friends of Jacksonville Animals, Inc. which benefits the animal care protective services of Jacksonville.
• Please make sure your pup is up-to-date on their shots and have the appropriate identification tags.
Interested in being a Yappy Hour 🐾 vendor? Please email
[email protected] for more information.
Services
When traveling with dogs, one thing is certain. Poop happens. Luckily, there
are 49 pet
services in Jacksonville, FL
that can help you out with poop bags (or anything else you may need). You'll find
information on the most popular pet stores, pet sitters, trainers, groomers, and other
pet businesses in Jacksonville, FL below.
PETCO is a leading retailer of premium pet food and supplies with more than 850 stores in 49 states. At this location, you'll find more than 10,000 high-quality pet products, as well as professional dog training, pet photography, and a full-service grooming salon.
Need to attend an important business meeting, go to a wedding, or even just have a romantic dinner without Fido when you're in Jacksonville? If your plans will require you to be apart for a few hours, but you don't want to leave Fido unattended in the hotel room, our partners at Rover.com can help! They have dozens of responsible dog sitters in Jacksonville who can visit your dog in the hotel room, take him for a walk, or even watch him overnight in their own home, if needed. Prices vary by sitter, but generally start at $15/night. You can find the perfect dog sitter for your pooch by browsing local profiles on Rover.com and reading the reviews left by other dog owners. Some of the sitters have even pledged to donate a portion of their fee to help save homeless pets!
First Coast No More Homeless Pets offers free and low-cost spay/neuter and pet healthcare.
Happy Hound Dog Resorts offers Dog Boarding, Grooming, Training and Daycare. This location at 4603 Shirley Avenue features state of the art Dog Care Management. A great staff of animal lovers with extensive training in understanding dog behavior allow us to offer dog care like no one else in Jacksonville. A Groomer with over 20 years of experience grooming, a Trainer with over 30 years of dog training experience.
Come in and experience the difference, with basic obedience, intermediate obedience, a puppy class or the only class of its kind "Kids and K9" class, you are sure to enjoy the 5,000 square feet of rubber flooring for training, the 1500 square foot customer lounge, free wi-fi and staff willing to help and answer all your canine questions.
You deserve better, Jacksonville deserves better and now you have a better solution for your loved canine. Come see us at Happy Hound Dog Resorts where a happy hound is a tired hound.
Green Dog Spa provides bathing for dogs and cats, pet daycare, and boarding. They also offer food, collars treats and other goodies for sale.
Green Dog Spa hosts special events and educational seminars to enhance the bond between you and your pet.
PetSmart's accredited pet training instructors can help you achieve positive, consistent behavior from Fido. Classes are available for Puppies, Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced dogs. Click-A-Trick, Private Education, and Personal Training Camp may also be available. Visit your local PetSmart for more information on class times and prices.
We are your nationwide pet transportation specialists, providing comfort, safety and expedited delivery anywhere inside the continental United States. USDA certified, licensed and insured. Your precious pet is our precious cargo!
Traveler Photos
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Molly Fire Dog
Submitted Aug 26, 2017
Molly Fire Dog
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Molly Fire Dog
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Leigh
Submitted Oct 29, 2016
Leigh
Submitted Oct 29, 2016
Loving the beach
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Jacksonville, FL.
Our lab Giovanni loves the beach and jumping into the waves. This is at Carrabelle FL but so far he likes Jax Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach the best - better waves.
Richard Boatright
Submitted Sep 17, 2016
Richard Boatright
Submitted Sep 17, 2016
Lord Max
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My Service Dobbie
Mark M
Submitted Jun 11, 2016
Mark M
Submitted Jun 11, 2016
Enjoying the Day
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Jacksonville, FL.
Always a great day at Ed Austin Dog Park
Anonymous
Submitted Mar 27, 2016
Anonymous
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