Dog Friendly Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara is pet friendly! If you need help to decide where to stay, play, or eat with Fido, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s the scoop on our favorite pet friendly hotels, dog friendly activities, and restaurants that allow dogs in Santa Barbara.

Places to Stay with Your Dog

Motel 6 Santa Barbara CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara CA - Beach is pet friendly! Two pets with a combined weight up to 150 lbs for no additional fee. Both dogs and cats are allowed but… Full pet policy & more

Secluded Treetop Getaway

This 1-bedroom cottage in Santa Barbara is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are allowed for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request, but… Full pet policy & more

Secret Garden Inn and Cottages

Secret Garden Inn and Cottages welcomes one pet up to 40 lbs for an additional fee of $20 per night. Guests traveling with pets are accepted in rooms… Full pet policy & more

Fremont Campground

Pets of any size are allowed at Fremont Campground for no additional fee. Dogs must be leashed at all times.
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Places to Eat with Your Dog

Things to Do with Your Dog

Douglas Family Preserve

Douglas Family Preserve is one of two off-leash dog parks in Santa Barbara, CA. This 70-acre property features hiking trails, as well as a beach where… Full details & more

Arroyo Burro Beach (Hendry's Beach)

Arroyo Burro Beach, also known as Hendry's Beach, is a dog-friendly, off-leash beach in Santa Barbara, CA, located below the Douglas Family Preserve.… Full details & more

Santa Barbara City College Trails

Take Fido on a stroll on the Santa Barbara City College Trails in Santa Barbara, CA. From the east to the west side of the college, there's a dog-friendly… Full details & more

Sunset Kidd Sailing Cruises

Dogs love to sail too! Bring your furry friend along anytime for any of our daily cruises that depart from beautiful Santa Barbara Harbor. Enjoy a… Full details & more
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Pet Services

PETCO Santa Barbara - Central

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… Full details & more

The Pets Pal - Santa Barbara

The Pets Pal specializes in pet care at your home. Whether you are out of town and need your hamster fed, dog walked or cat's litter box cleaned, The… Full details & more

St. Francis Pet Clinic

Since 1981 St. Francis Pet Clinic has been providing progressive, compassionate, and comprehensive high quality veterinary care with an emphasis… Full details & more

dioji

Dioji offers a tropical refuge where your dog can play and swim with friends all day and drift off into divine slumber each night, without being caged… Full details & more
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Traveler Photos

We dug up 186 pictures of dogs in Santa Barbara.

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